Education & Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science – Universidade da Maia

* Level 1 Tennis Coaching Certification – Portuguese Tennis Federation (recognized across Europe)

* Currently expanding my expertise through Padel Coaching education 

Playing Background

My experience as a high-level player has given me a deep understanding of technical development, competition preparation, mental resilience, and performance under pressure. Competing nationally and internationally, including on the ITF Tour, has provided insights that I now apply when developing athletes of all levels.

Coaching Experience

I began coaching at Clube de Ténis do Porto, where I worked with players of all ages and competitive levels while accompanying athletes to tournaments throughout Europe. Currently, I coach at Clube da Praia in Póvoa de Varzim, working with high-performance groups that include National Champions, Tennis Europe competitors, and ITF players.

Notable Players Coached

* Luís Bernardo Saraiva – Top 4 Tennis Europe U14

* Tymofii Grytsenko – Top 100 Tennis Europe U16

* Leonor Passos – Portuguese No. 1 in both U14 and U16 categories

* Indra Vergne (USA) – Coached during his first U14 season before representing the United States at the ITF World Junior Finals

Coaching Philosophy

I believe successful coaching combines technical excellence, tactical intelligence, physical preparation, and mental strength. My goal is to create a positive, disciplined, and motivating environment where athletes can maximize their potential while enjoying the development process.

I work with

* High-performance juniors

* National and international competitors

* Adult competitive players

* Recreational players

* Beginners starting their tennis journey

Career Objectives

I am motivated by continuous improvement and international development opportunities. My ambition is to help athletes reach their highest level while continuing to grow as a coach through exposure to elite training environments and international competition.

Key Strength

* High-performance player development

* International tournament experience

* Tennis Europe & ITF athlete preparation

* Technical and tactical coaching

* Physical conditioning integration

* Match preparation and analysis

* Mental performance development

* Multilingual and international coaching environment experience