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Highly accomplished Director of Tennis and Operations Manager with extensive international experience in elite tennis coaching and academy management. As the son of Grand Slam winner Andres Gimeno, I have upheld a distinguished tennis legacy, coaching world-class players such as Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Alex Corretja, and Marcel Granollers. With over 20 years of experience in Spain, the USA, and the UAE, I have a proven ability to lead high-performance coaching teams, organize international tournaments, and foster talent development from junior to professional levels.
Qualifications
- National Coach – Spanish Tennis Federation
- Certified Tennis Director – RPT / ICI
- System 9 Course Certified
- Child Protection Supervisor (Level 3)
- Risk Assessment Supervisor (Level 3)
Tennis Director & Operations Manager
CF Tennis Academy, Dubai, UAE
2011 – Present
•Spearheaded the development of competitive tennis programs across 20+ venues in the UAE, managing a team of 60 coaches and thousands of students.
•Established CF Tennis Academy as the leading tennis academy in the region, organizing prestigious tournaments such as the “Road to Roland Garros” series, with top players from across the GCC.
•Directed and coordinated different departments for the prestigious Dubai Duty Free tennis championships ATP 500, WTA 500, and WTA 1000 events, overseeing various aspects including the Ball Kid Program, Kids’ Day events, hitting partners, and special needs programs, sponsored by Lacoste and Dubai Duty Free.
•Managed media, sponsor tennis tournaments , and player engagement activities during international tennis events.
•Led continuous professional development (CPD) programs for academy coaches, ensuring high standards of coaching and player development.
•Presented seminars on competition etiquette, parental support in tennis, and international tournament procedures.
Skills & Expertise:
- High-Performance Tennis Coaching
- Academy Management & Operations
- Tournament Organization & Directorship
- International Tennis Circuit Experience
- Coach Development & Education
- Player Development (Junior to ATP/WTA level)
- Sponsorship & Media Coordination
- Event Management (WTA & ATP Events)
- Child Protection & Risk Assessment
Languages:
- English: Fluent
- Spanish: Native
- Catalan: Native
Experience
• Spearheaded the development of competitive tennis programs across 20+ venues in the UAE, managing a team of 60 coaches and thousands of students.
•Established CF Tennis Academy as the leading tennis academy in the region, organizing prestigious tournaments such as the “Road to Roland Garros” series, with top players from across the GCC.
•Directed and coordinated different departments for the prestigious Dubai Duty Free tennis championships ATP 500, WTA 500, and WTA 1000 events, overseeing various aspects including the Ball Kid Program, Kids’ Day events, hitting partners, and special needs programs, sponsored by Lacoste and Dubai Duty Free.
•Managed media, sponsor tennis tournaments , and player engagement activities during international tennis events.
•Led continuous professional development (CPD) programs for academy coaches, ensuring high standards of coaching and player development.
•Presented seminars on competition etiquette, parental support in tennis, and international tournament procedures.
