Alfred Koripamo, was born in Nigeria where he realized his passion for tennis. At one time Alfred was ranked number #1 in the national ranking singles and doubles. He played satellite/ ATP tour for four years with ATP points before being sidelined by an injury. Following his injury, he was led to dedicate his life to developing young and talented players.

Alfred attributes his success as a coach primarily to talent identification. He also understands the mental aspect of tennis and the tactics that are critical for any aspiring athlete to master. Alfred simply pushes players to higher levels than they thought possible.

He has coached national and international top junior ranked players and also as the assistant women's tennis coach at FAMU University, a Division I college tennis program, currently ranked #1 in the MEAC conference. He is involved in day-to-day programs of the academy.