David "Red" Ayme
- Title: Coach
- Since: 1988
- Hometown: Louisiana
David.Ayme@imgworld.com
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Coach Ayme, a WTA/ATP coach, is a rare find in the tennis world. A Louisiana native, Coach Ayme has been around the game his entire life and has been Nick Bollettieri’s right-hand man for the last twenty five years. Upon arrival at the Academy, his value was quickly realized, as many of the top touring professionals wanted to work and travel with him. Ayme has worked with Boris Becker, Marcelo Rios, and, most extensively, for eight years with Tommy Haas.
Ayme’s playing days ended shortly before he came to IMG Academies. He was a four-year letter winner at Nicholls State University where he competed in singles and doubles. His deep desire to coach and help others soon led him to the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Says Ayme, “I was only supposed to come for one year, and now it’s been 23.”




No tennis academy in the world better prepares current or aspiring professionals than the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. With 10 worldwide No. 1-ranked players and countless more ATP and WTA players to its credit, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers completely customized training programs to players competing in Futures, Challengers and ATP- or WTA-level tournaments. All participants of this tennis training camp must have verifiable ATP or WTA points. Upon arrival, players are evaluated and matched with others of a similar skill level.
Lambert has been with the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy for almost thirty-five years. First as a player and then as a coach, Lambert played a major role in the development of the tennis program at IMG Academies. He served as a traveling coach for Monica Seles, Jim Courier, and Tatiana Golovin. Lambert’s playing days were as impressive as his illustrious coaching career. He was a four-year letter winner at the University of Arkansas and went on to a professional career shortly after. He was ranked on the ATP Tour in singles and doubles for three years.
