Our Team
Angelica Burac
After cycling through many different sports in her youth, Angelica knew she found something special once she picked up a tennis racket. She grew up playing tennis throughout New York City, and played for her high school varsity team. Upon graduating high school, Angelica picked up coaching as a means of staying connected with the sport. Through her studies at New York University, Angelica majored in Global Public Health and Anthropology, igniting a passion for building sustainable and safe communities. Through Urban Backspin, Angelica hopes to situate tennis within local communities as a way to stay active, stay healthy, and stay connected.
Favorite Tennis Player: Naomi Osaka
Coaching Philosophy: Finding ways for athletes to allow their individual personalities to shine on the court. Tennis is a beautiful sport that has a large capacity for bringing people together, and this can only be done if athletes have the confidence to do so.
Certifications: PTR Certified Professional
Email : angelicaburac@urbanbackspin.com
Julian Morales
During his Varsity Tennis High School season and after many years of recreational tennis with NYJTL, Julian decided to take up coaching tennis. His goal was to share the love of the sport with people who might not have even thought about tennis as an option. After teaching in many different places and communities Julian brings his talents back home along with his shared vision of Urban Backspin to continue to spread the love of tennis.
Favorite Tennis Player: David Ferrer
Coaching Philosophy: Using problem solving and self discovery to allow one to express themselves through the art form that is tennis all while building a family of other characters.
Certifications/trainings: PTR Certified Professional, Cardio Tennis
Email: julianm@urbanbackspin.com