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Tennis Tournament Holiday Italy: Cervia Smash Tennis Tournament 2026 A tennis tournament holiday in Italy is something many players look for, but very few events truly combine competitive match play with a genuine holiday experience. At SportsProsConnect, we’re bringing that idea to life with the Cervia Smash Tennis Tournament 2026, a team-based event designed for […]

Coach Spotlight: Milan Kalaba At SportsProsConnect, we’re always looking to highlight coaches who are not only working at a high level, but who also think deeply about the game. In this edition of Coach Spotlight, we speak with high performance tennis coach Milan Kalaba, whose work focuses on match strategy, decision-making under pressure, and helping […]

10 Years of SportsProsConnect: From Legacy to Global Platform SportsProsConnect has grown into a leading sports coaching jobs platform, connecting coaches, clubs and academies across the world. Last week, I shared on our social channels that it has now been 10 years since I stepped away from my office-based job to step into the unknown. […]

Coach Spotlight: Darja – Developing the Next Generation of Tennis Athletes Darja Mensi is the latest guest in our SportsProsConnect Coach Spotlight series. With nearly a decade of coaching experience and a passion for athletic development in junior tennis, Darja shares her journey from growing up in a coaching family to working with developing players […]

Ali Abbas Tennis Coach – Inspiring Journey from Football to Tennis Coaching Ali Abbas is an Argentinian-born tennis coach originally from Lebanon who has built his career across Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. In this week’s SPC Coach Spotlight, Ali shares his journey into tennis and padel coaching, his tournament experiences, and his ambitions to continue […]

Professionalism in the Tennis Industry Professionalism in tennis coach recruitment is one of the most important issues facing the global racket sports industry today. As the owner of SportsProsConnect, a worldwide tennis coach jobs platform, I see firsthand how standards of communication and behaviour can directly impact careers and club environments. Over the past six […]

Coach Spotlight: Daniel Tannoury Tennis Coach Spotlight interviews highlight SPC members from around the world and share the real journeys behind their coaching careers. In this Tennis Coach Spotlight, we speak with Daniel Tannoury, an ITF Level 1 qualified tennis coach based in Lebanon, whose pathway into the sport began later than most. From discovering […]

Coach Spotlight: Edgar Spungin Tennis Coach & High-Performance Specialist Kicking off 2026, we are delighted to welcome Edgar Spungin tennis coach as our very first Coach Spotlight of the year. Born in Estonia, raised in Spain, and now based in Germany, Edgar brings a truly international perspective to player development, high-performance coaching, and long-term athlete […]

SPORTSPROSCONNECT YEAR IN REVIEW: COMMUNITY, GROWTH & WHAT’S NEXT The SportsProsConnect year in review is a chance to reflect on what has been an incredibly positive and productive year for the platform and our growing global coaching community. As we close out the year, I’d like to wish all our readers, members, and partners a […]

Coach Spotlight: Frederic Niemeyer Tennis Coach & High-Performance Expert This week’s SPC Coach Spotlight features Frederic Niemeyer tennis coach, a highly respected high-performance coach with over 25 years of experience developing players from junior to elite level. Having worked extensively with Tennis Canada and across multiple continents, Frederic brings a global perspective to player development, […]

Coach Spotlight: Cesar Morales – Tennis Coach & Global Consultant This week we feature Cesar Morales tennis coach, known globally for his work in coach education, consulting, and player development. Cesar’s leadership in communication, culture-building, and coach training has shaped programs across multiple continents. How did your journey as Cesar Morales tennis coach begin? It’s […]

SPC Coach Spotlight: Celebrating Our 600th Placement with Coach Diego Choque This week’s SPC Coach Spotlight is a special one, as we celebrate our 600th SPC coach placement.Bolivian coach Diego Choque has officially become the 600th coach placed into an international role through the platform — a milestone we are incredibly proud of. Diego’s journey […]

SPC Coach Spotlight: Keagan Van der Merwe South African tennis coach Keagan Van der Merwe has built a career shaped by family influence, international experience, and a passion for helping players grow on and off the court. From coaching in Austria to developing elite players in Hillcrest, KZN, his journey reflects dedication, curiosity and a […]

Coach Spotlight: Braimoh Musa – From Nigeria’s Junior Circuit to Coaching Across Continents Q: Good morning Braimoh Musa — it’s great to have you as a guest in our new series of “Coach Spotlights.” Please tell our readers a little about you and your career in tennis so far? A: Thank you very much. My […]

Coach Spotlight: Susan Nardi – What Makes a Tennis Pro Stand Out? Following a recent poll in our private SPC Coaches Group, Susan Nardi’s Coach Spotlight was voted the number-one blog coaches wanted to see again. Originally published in March 2017, we’re delighted to repost it here in full, celebrating one of the most timeless […]

Coach Spotlight: Lee Mahony – From ITF Player to National Coach and the Future of Racket Sports Lee Mahony is a former ITF player and Malta National Coach whose career spans Europe and the UK, with fresh insights on padel and pickleball’s rise. An SPC member with a wealth of experience across Europe and the […]

Coach Spotlight: Othmane “OG” Garma This week’s Coach Spotlight features Othmane “OG” Garma, a long-time SPC member and world-travelled tennis coach whose career has taken him from the doubles tour to the Grand Slam stage. Over the past decade, OG has worked with some of the biggest names in tennis — including Sloane Stephens, Monica […]

Coach Spotlight: Joseph Doe-Adjani IntroductionFrom humble beginnings as a ball boy in Accra to coaching Ghana’s National Junior Tennis Team, Joseph Doe-Adjani has dedicated over three decades to developing tennis talent across West Africa. As an SPC member, Joseph is now looking to share his experience and passion on the global stage — connecting cultures […]

Coach Spotlight: Krisjanis Stabins In this edition of our SPC Coach Spotlight Series, we catch up with long-time SPC member Krisjanis Stabins 🇱🇻 — a highly respected Latvian coach whose journey spans from junior European success to coaching elite WTA players and leading his national team. From competing as a teenager to now serving as […]

In this edition of our SPC Coach Spotlight Series, we feature Abdullah, a passionate tennis coach whose journey began on the streets of Pakistan and has taken him all the way to Neom, Saudi Arabia. From humble beginnings and self-motivation to mentoring players across borders, Abdullah’s story reflects dedication, resilience, and a deep love for […]