Dario Grinspons - Tennis Coach

Rovigo
Italy

I spent years competing at a high level in Italian tennis, reaching a career-high ranking of 2.5 (11.50-11.99 UTR) in the Italian second category (FITP). Throughout my journey, I had the privilege of training with and learning from top ATP/WTA players and coaches. These experiences, combined with the mentorship of several professional coaches, played a crucial role in shaping my transition from player to coach.

I’ve also had the opportunity to work alongside these experts, gaining invaluable insights that continue to influence my approach to coaching. Traveling to ATP/WTA tournaments as a sparring partner further deepened my understanding of the game and solidified my passion for coaching.

Qualifications

2021- Instructor FITP (Italian Tennis Federation)/ istruttore di primo grado Fitp.

Coaching times & fees

You can contact me via WhatsApp or E-mail.
WhatsApp: +39 3206284624
Email: dariogrinspons@libero.it

About Me

I’m someone who loves to help others grow, both on a mental and personal level. I’m a good listener and always try to understand people’s needs to support them effectively. As a former player, also as a Coach I carry that drive to be the best into my work, constantly striving to improve in everything I do.

Experience

Playing Experience:

As a player I played for years in the second Italian Category (Pro-Semi Pro), reaching at the end of 2023 my best Ranking as a 2.5 FITP (11.50-11.99 UTR).

I had lot of experience’s and opportunities to share trainings and hours of practice with professional players, and also I had the pleasure to have different Former ATP and professional coaches that become Key as a Mentors in my transition as a Tennis Coach.

Experiences as a Coach:

10/2019 – 03/2021 Vavassori Tennis Academy-Italy

Working and learning the methods of the academy, as a Coach in the Academy Team, with kids and competitive players. Also as a sparring for the full-time program athletes like ATP-WTA Players.

10/2021-09/2023 – Tennis Club Badia-Italy

Working as a Head Coach of the club, planning and organising the tennis school program (from 6 y.o. to 18 y.o.), and all the adult courses and private lessons of the club.

10/2023-03/2024 – Cremona – Italy.

Collaborating and learning the methods with the team of Giuseppe Menga and Massimo Ocera (formers ATP players) with large experience as a Pro Tour Coaches. Being also on court with the Pro Players of the programs all with ATP points.

10/2023-08/2025 – Tennis Club Castelmassa-Italy.

Working as a Private Coach, in a more personal approach with a small group of competitive players. And also ran tennis lesson for all the levels and ages, in individual and group courses. Also part of my program was creating tournaments and events for my players, and promoting the activities on social media’s.

08/2025-Present – Yiwu, China.

Working as a High Tennis Performance Coach. Coaching players of all level and age, but with a focus on high-perfomance players and development. Design training sessions, conducting fitness part and supporting players growth through regular assesments, with period feedbacks, video analysis and tournament support).

Extra Experience with Professional Tour:

I had the opportunity to be sparring and hitting partner for many Pro players of the Pro Tour, on ATP/WTA events, for players like : Ernest Gulbis, Alexander Muller, Sebastian Ofner, Bernarda Pera, Erika Andreeva and many others.
I also see from close the world of Itf-Challenger tournaments during the period of 2022-2024, with the opportunity to travelling and being on court as a Sparring Partner with players and friends from the circuit.

Testimonial

DECLARE That Mr. Dario Grinspons collaborated with our Tennis Academy, located in Palazzolo Sull’Oglio (BS), Italy, as a coach, working from October 2019 to March 2021. His roles included: • Coach for children enrolled in the Kids System program, • Coach for the pre-competitive development program, • Sparring partner for full-time athletes.

Mr.V., legal represantive of Vavassori Tennis Academy

Testimonial

DECLARE That Dario Grinspons has worked as tennis coach with our Tennis Club, since October 2021 to September 2023, working about 25 hours per week. His roles included: 1. Managing and organizing all the Tennis Club hours of work and activities inherent Tennis. 2. Coaching our tennis school students (from 6 y.o. to 18 y.o.). 3. Coaching private lessons and adult courses

Mr.V., legal representative of Tennis Club Badia

Testimonial

We confirm that Dario Grinspons was part of our Tennis Coaching Staff from September 2023 to March 2024. Dario collaborated with us three full-time working days per week. Dario Grinspons’s role as a tennis coach involved the following core duties: Menga Ocera Tennis Team • Training under the coaching methodology developed by former ATP players and Head Coaches Giuseppe Menga and Massimo Ocera • Coaching junior competitive players. • Serving as a hitting partner and training companion for ATP athletes on the team.

Mr.M., founder of Menga Ocera Tennis Team

Testimonial

DECLARE That tennis coach Dario Grinspons has worked in our community tennis courts under his own coaching brand, “Project Tennis Grinspons.” From October 2023 to June 2025, working between 30 hours per week. His main activities included: 1. Giving tennis lessons for all levels and age's 2. Running and devolping training oriented for high-level development and competitive players. 3. Creating events and tournaments for his students.

Mr.R. , Mayor of Castelmassa.