Mahdi Taheri is the founder and director of:

• ICM Sport Academy – An international tennis and pickleball academy with official branches in Dubai, Canada, and the United States, delivering world-class training for all ages and abilities
• Billionaires Tennis – A global luxury brand offering exclusive, high-performance tennis experiences to elite individuals and five-star hotels
• Taheri Tennis Academy – A legacy Canadian academy known for excellence in professional coaching and youth development

With over 20 years of experience as a professional tennis coach, referee, mentor, and former national-level player, Mahdi Taheri has earned global recognition in the world of elite tennis development.

He has trained more than 15,000 athletes ranging from 4 to 70 years old, built and operated 16 tennis academies in Canada, and mentored dozens of assistant and head coaches under the Canadian and international systems. Through the expansion of ICM Sport Academy into Dubai, Canada, and the United States, he has created one of the most respected international tennis ecosystems in the world.

• 🏅 Former national tennis player with over 10 years of competition
• 🌍 Founder of ICM Sport Academy – Operating in Dubai, Canada, and the USA
• 🇨🇦 Founder of ICM Tennis Canada – 16 official locations
• 👑 Founder of Billionaires Tennis – Luxury brand for elite global clients
• 👨‍👦‍👦 Trained over 15,000 students between ages 4 to 70
• 🧠 Former Head Coach of a National Wheelchair Tennis Team (adaptive athletes)
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentored dozens of assistant and certified coaches
• 🎯 Creator of international tennis development programs focused on holistic training and inclusive access

• PhD in Physical Education (2014–2018)
• Master of Science in Motor Behavior (2012–2014)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management of Physical Education (2008–2012)

• 🎾 Tennis Club Pro 2 – Tennis Canada
• 🎾 Tennis Club Pro 1 – Tennis Canada
• 🎾 Certified Tennis Instructor – Tennis Professionals Association (TPA)
• 🎾 ITF Level 1 Coaching Certificate – International Tennis Federation
• 🧠 Certificate in Sports Nutrition & Weight Control
• 🛡️ Safe Sport Compliant – Tennis Canada
• 👦 Commit to Kids Certification – Canadian Centre for Child Protection
• ✅ Ethics in Coaching | Respect in Sport | Welcoming All Abilities
• ✅ Kids Tennis & Quality Standards for Youth Development
• 🧾 ISO Certifications:
• ISO 10015:1999 – Training Quality Management (Taheri Tennis Academy)
• ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001:2004 – Environmental Management
• OHSAS 18001:2007 – Occupational Health and Safety
• 🧠 Participant – 3rd International Sport Scientific Conference of Asian Universities
• 🎾 ITF Play Tennis Course – Drills, Rallies & Progressive Games
• 🏅 Q&A – Tennis and the Olympic Games

Tennis is not just my profession — it’s my identity.

I was born into a tennis dynasty. My father was one of the most respected tennis coaches of his generation. My mother, siblings, uncles, and cousins — we were all raised in the rhythm of tennis.

I grew up falling asleep to the sound of tennis balls at night, and waking up to the same rhythm echoing across the court every morning. Tennis has never been just a sport for me — it lives in my skin, in my bones, and in my heart.

Tennis is not business. It is love.

The moments I spend on the court with my students are the most meaningful of my life. Watching them grow, compete, and succeed — this is the greatest joy I know.