Davide Spadoni

Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Originally from Italy, Davide Spadoni developed a passion for tennis from an early age. Following his competitive playing years, he chose to dedicate himself to coaching, driven by a desire to deepen his knowledge of the game and explore different coaching philosophies around the world. This journey allowed him to work in diverse international environments, learning from different cultures, coaching methods, and player development systems.

Throughout his career, Davide has built a coaching philosophy based on strong technical foundations, continuous learning, and a player-centred approach. His goal has always been to help players reach their full potential while building confidence, discipline, and a lifelong passion for the game.

As the Founder and Director of Spadoni Tennis Academy, he continues to lead the academy’s vision, combining international coaching standards with a long-term player development pathway. His ambition is to expand the Spadoni Tennis Academy project globally by building international partnerships, sharing the academy’s coaching philosophy, and creating opportunities for players of all ages and levels. Today, he continues to bring the Spadoni Tennis Academy philosophy to players around the world, promoting excellence, innovation, and a modern approach to long-term tennis development.

Qualifications

– First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community

American Safety and Health Institute

– CPR/AED/First Aid

St John Ambulance

– Level 1 Certification

International Tennis Federation

– GreatBase Coaching Certification

GreatBase Tennis

– Adult Course Certification

Professional Tennis Registry – PTR

– 10&Under Certification

Professional Tennis Registry – PTR

– 11-17 Certification

Professional Tennis Registry – PTR

– Kensington and Chelsea College

CELTA Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Grade: 4/5

– I.p.s.a.r. Giacomo Matteotti

High School Diploma Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

Coaching times & fees

Contact Davide for more information on his coaching availability and costing.

Further information

About Me

Davide has always been passionate about sport and enjoyed practising a wide variety of disciplines from an early age before choosing to focus on tennis. After his competitive years, he decided to dedicate himself to his studies, live abroad, and pursue an international coaching career.

Outside of tennis, Davide has a strong interest in history, enjoys travelling and discovering new cultures, and is passionate about Latin dance, especially salsa. He believes that experiencing different cultures and meeting people from around the world has played an important role in shaping both his personal values and his coaching philosophy.

Experience

Originally from Italy, Davide Spadoni began his coaching career at the age of 21, choosing to leave competitive tennis behind and devote himself entirely to coaching and player development.

Driven by a passion for the game and a desire to explore different coaching philosophies, he moved to London in 2009, where he spent several years working with players of all ages and levels.

During his time in the UK, Davide discovered his true professional focus: developing high-performance junior athletes and guiding them toward collegiate and professional tennis.

His coaching approach combines technical excellence, long-term athlete development, and a strong emphasis on building confidence and character both on and off the court.

While in the UK, Davide worked closely with Andy Dowsett, Head of PTR Great Britain and founder of System 9. This collaboration played a pivotal role in shaping Davide’s technical framework, particularly in developing young players aged 4 to 10, strengthening his expertise in progressive, age-specific instruction.

Committed to continuous professional growth, Davide relocated to the United States in 2017 to work alongside renowned coach Steve Smith, founder of Great Base Tennis and a protégé of legendary tennis educators Vic Braden (International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2017) and Dennis Van der Meer.

Throughout his career, Steve Smith has helped players achieve outstanding success at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels.

During this period, Davide also had the opportunity to work with Andy Fitzell, a highly respected ATP and WTA coach, widely recognized within the tennis industry for his extensive experience coaching professional players.

Immersed in a fact-based system rooted in biomechanics and the laws of physics, Davide refined his coaching philosophy, laying the foundation for what would later become the identity of Spadoni Tennis Academy.

Within this environment, Davide worked with some of the country’s most promising young talents, including Victor Lilov, ITF Junior World No. 3, 2021 Wimbledon Boys’ Singles finalist and Orange Bowl U12 champion, as well as George Goldhoff, named Southern California Tennis Association Player of the Year in 2012 and later reaching the ATP Top 100 in doubles.

He was also invited to join Advantage Tennis Academy in Irvine, California, where he contributed to the development of the High-Performance Tennis Program before relocating to Egypt to launch ATA’s second international base.

As Head Coach and Director in Cairo, Davide coached Egypt’s leading professional players, including Sandra Samir, former Egypt No. 1, ITF World No. 2 and WTA No. 342, and Youssef Hossam, former Egypt No. 2, ITF World No. 28 and ATP No. 291. He also mentored many of the region’s most promising junior players.

In 2020, Davide spent a brief period at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, working with elite junior players. Although the COVID-19 pandemic cut this experience short, it represented another important milestone in his international coaching journey.

Later that year, Davide relocated to Dubai where he was appointed to launch and lead the Mouratoglou Tennis Centre Jumeirah. There, he developed the High-Performance Junior Program, playing a key role in raising junior standards and elevating the overall level of youth tennis in the region. He also contributed to the UAE’s growing reputation as an emerging hub for high-performance tennis.

With years of international experience and a proven track record in high-performance coaching, Davide founded and developed Spadoni Tennis Academy in Dubai. Bringing this experience to his coaching, he continues to inspire aspiring players worldwide, combining high-performance methodology with long-term personal development to build athletes capable of succeeding both on and off the court.

Testimonial

Davide has the knowledge and application skills to help players of all levels improve their tennis fundamentals. And he does so with a passion and heart that is much needed and rare to find in the world of tennis teaching.

Andy Fitzell - ATP/WTA Coach

Testimonial

Coach Davide is a great coach on and off court. His professional approach to the game is a big plus for any tennis/sports organization.

HASSAN ELAROUSSY - FORMER EGYPT MEN & JUNIOR #1, TOP #50 ITE JUNIORS, EGYPT DAVIS CUP CAPTAIN EGYPTIAN TENNIS FEDERATION VICE PRESIDENT, ITF JUNIOR COMMITTEE MEMBER

Testimonial

Davide has become a highly respected coach in the world of tennis. It's not often you come across a coach with so much passion and knowledge for the game.

ANDY DOWSETT - FORMER DIRECTOR OF PTR GREAT BRITAIN, FOUNDER OF SYSTEM 9

Testimonial

I recommend coach Davide's work, he focuses on developing kids' fundamentals and building a solid base that can last in time and his approach has an impact on their characters. Discipline, respect and grit are "must have" in this sport if you want to succeed at the highest level and Davide always makes sure these components are part of each lesson.

CLEMENT GOLLIET - STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH: ATP/WTA TENNIS PLAYERS. TENNIS CANADA NATIONAL COACH AND CANADA NATIONAL TEAM COACH

Testimonial

I got to know Davide during his time with us at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Jumeirah. I discovered him then as a passionate coach who is very friendly and professional with his clients. He has been trained with us into a complete coach who can train any level and provide the right specific solutions to make you better as a player or offer you the experience you had wished for on a tennis court.

JOHAN VAN HERK - INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MOURATOGLOU ACADEMY, FORMER #65 ATP PLAYER, BELGIUM DAVIS CUP CAPTAIN

Testimonial

Davide Spadoni is opening his own tennis school in Dubai. Tennis players, young and old, will be fortunate to be part of his new program. His passion to help people is second to none. I was fortunate to have Davide travel to the US from his native Italy to be part of our tennis teaching staff. To make an understatement, he is a dedicated student of the game. His high level of enthusiasm and energy is contagious. With Davide, his students will be assured of him creating and leading a fun, productive and educational environment.

STEVE SMITH - FOUNDER OF THE GREATBASE TENNIS