Meet the Upper Manhattan Team

Mini Athletics Upper Manhattan Franchise Owner, Zani Suttle, is a passionate entrepreneur, educator, and sports enthusiast dedicated to getting kids moving. Her love for sports began with tennis at the age of four, leading to top junior rankings in Georgia, the Southern region, and nationally. Though her dreams of turning professional were impacted by family decisions, she went on to earn a full Division 1 tennis scholarship.

After a decade in the corporate world - gaining experience in advertising, public relations, acting, and event planning for global brands and high-profile projects in New York and Los Angeles - Zani returned to her first love: teaching kids tennis. Known as "Coach Z" in NYC, she quickly built a following, leading to the launch of Super Duper Tennis in 2014 - a program designed to make tennis fun and accessible for all. Since then, she has expanded her impact to thousands of children across NYC and New Jersey, inspiring more kids and families to stay active and healthy.

Zani is a certified USTA coach, Montessori-trained teacher for kids under six, and a Cardio Tennis instructor. She remains committed to fostering confidence, movement, and joy in kids through sports. Most importantly, she’s a proud mom and believes her mission is to inspire the next generation of lifelong movers!