ATLANTA, GA – INTENNSE will host the first-ever College Coaches Cup from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 17, ahead of that evening’s Fortune vs. Inferno match at the INTENNSE Arena. The College Coaches Cup continues the league’s effort to deepen its connection with the college tennis community and showcase a new pathway from NCAA tennis to the professional game. INTENNSE previously welcomed college coaches into the arena through the 2025 College Coaches Duel, an event designed to give coaches firsthand exposure to the league’s fast-paced, team-based format and athlete-first mode and position them as key stakeholders in identifying and supporting the next generation of talent.
Fans are encouraged to arrive by 4:30 PM to watch the College Coaches Cup and cheer on the talented professionals, including University of Georgia Men’s Head Coach, Bruno Tiberti and stay for the Fortune vs. Inferno match at 7:00 p.m.
“College coaches are essential to what we’re building at INTENNSE,” said Dave Fish, former Head Coach for the Harvard Men’s Tennis and current member of the INTENNSE Advisory Board. “They know the players, they understand the development journey, and they help shape the future of the sport every single day. As we continue building a real pathway from college tennis into the pro game, it’s important for us to create meaningful ways for coaches to engage with the league and be part of that growth.”
Team breakdown:
Team Fish
Coach: Dave Fish, former Head Coach for the Harvard Men’s Tennis
- Ana Pain, Assistant Coach, Tennis, Lynn University
- Rifanty Kahfiani, Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Elianne Douglas-Miron, Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, Tarleton State University
- Bruno Tiberti, Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis, University of Georgia
- Chase Colton, Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis, Indiana University
- Austin Roebuck, Associate Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, Georgia Tech
Team Lucero
Coach: Marc Lucero, Associate Head Coach, Men’s Tennis, University of Southern California
- Hind Semliali, Assistant Tennis Coach at Morgan State University
- Courtney Vernon, Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Olaya Garrido Rivas, Director of Tennis University of North Alabama
- Calvin Song, Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, Drake University
- Freddy Mesmer, Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Georgetown University
The College Coaches Cup will be broadcast on the INTENNSE YouTube Channel.
For fans attending the evening, early arrival is encouraged to enjoy the inaugural College Coaches Cup before staying for Fortune vs. Inferno at 7:00 p.m.
The 2026 INTENNSE season is underway now at Assembly Studios in Atlanta and runs through Championship Weekend, July 31–August 1.
General admission tickets are on sale. Purchase tickets here.
For partnership information, contact Kevin Wagner at Kevin@intennse.com.
For more information, visit www.intennse.com.
About INTENNSE
INTENNSE is a fast-paced, co-ed team-based format designed to elevate both player performance and fan engagement. Featuring simplified scoring, nonstop action, and an immersive environment, INTENNSE is bringing new energy and a new narrative to the sport of tennis. The league enters the 2026 season with 10-teams all based out of Assembly Studios in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at www.intennse.com.