Carl Maes

Carl Maes is best known for coaching the former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters for over a decade. Carl was also Academy Director of the Kim Clijsters Academy for 6 years. The academy trained international junior and professional players from 62 different countries. 

Several professional players like Elise Mertens, Sorana Cirstea, Kimmer Coppejans, were under his supervision at the academy and even Kei Nishikori was training there for a few weeks. Carl has extensive experience in both working on and off court for international academies as well as governing bodies. 

Carl holds a master degree in Sport Science, worked for the LTA as head of women’s but also led the 2006 Belgium Fed Cup team to the final.  He is currently living in Spain with his family and works as a self- employed tennis consultant.