Who We Are

IN HONOR OF SARAH

Sarah Vande Berg picked up her first racquet at the age of six when she attended a summer tennis clinic at Zephyr Park and immediately showed a strong interest and ability. Her father, Todd Vande Berg, was, and still remains an avid tennis player so tennis was a way of life for the Vande berg family. With her Family’s support and her natural athletic talent, Sarah journeyed from novice to seasoned competitor in high school, district championships, state-wide competitions, and USTA tournaments. Throughout all 4 years at Zephyrhills High School, Sarah was the team Captain and was honored as an All-Sunshine Athletic pick.

Sarah’s accomplishments earned her a tennis scholarship to the University of South Carolina Upstate. Sarah chose to be a communications major which suited her outgoing personality. She was a team player on and off the court, often bringing her international teammates home with her for the holidays.

Tragically on October 11th, 2015, Sarah along with three other USC Upstate athletes was killed in a single-vehicle accident. She was just 21 years old and only a few months away from graduating.

Sarah’s passion for tennis and helping others inspired the development of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center. The only tennis center of its kind, SVB carries on Sarah’s legacy of helping young players by providing lessons, leagues, socials, tournaments, and more.

Hello-

We are very excited that you are interested in allowing us to help you with the pursuit of your dreams. Whether these dreams are yours personally, or those of your child, we are excited to help build a customized plan focused on the mental and physical health of the athlete.

Having been involved in the ultra-competitive sports world ourselves for years now, we understand and appreciate the details. It is the minutia that helps create champions. Our staff of world-class coaches also understands this and knows what is needed to build on the foundation of success.

We also know how important it is to take care of the whole person. Not just the practice, but the recovery and mental aspects are equally crucial. We have crafted a support system to cater to the whole athlete and promote a healthy lifestyle that will set our student-athletes up for success in sports and in life.

Our mission is to foster excellence and cultivate a safe and inclusive community where every guest is offered a unique experience and the ability to develop their full potential in sports training and education while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our vision is to become an internationally recognized destination providing overall health, wellness, and sports education in a state-of-the-art facility.

We look forward to hearing from you and having discussions on your individual dreams.

Founders/Owners

Pascal Collard

After successfully serving as a Director of Tennis across Europe, at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy, and, most recently, in Philadelphia at the prestigious Merion Cricket Club, Pascal has returned to Florida to offer his experience in developing student-athletes and the sport stars of tomorrow. Pascal is an innovative thinker, and an extraordinary leader. He prides himself in successfully building tennis clubs/academies, and curriculums by providing strong programming, highly qualified professionals, and excellent customer service.

Gabriella Collard,

Owner/ Operator/ Biofeedback Technician

Andrew Sorrentino

- Coach Andy, co-owner of SVB Tennis and Wellness Center and Director of High Performance at our Academy, boasts an impressive coaching career spanning over 4 decades. His dedication to the sport is underscored by his own achievements as a four-year letter winner at Temple University, where he served as team captain for 3 consecutive years and earned the title of Most Valuable Player during his senior year.

Following his collegiate success, Coach Andy transitioned seamlessly into coaching, where his expertise truly shone. His remarkable journey includes a nine-season tenure as the Head Men’s and Women’s Coach at Temple University, where he made a lasting impact on the collegiate tennis scene. Additionally, his work in Philadelphia with high-performance athletes has paved the way for numerous individuals to pursue D1 Tennis and compete on the prestigious ATP/WTA tours. Coach Andy’s wealth of experience and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset of SVB.