Joao Silverio - High Performance Tennis Coach

Lisbon
Portugal

I am Joao Silverio, a professional tennis coach with extensive experience training junior and ATP players, having worked at Grand Slam tournaments. As the Owner and Head Coach of JSTA Tennis Academy in China, I am dedicated to developing players of all levels.

A former top-ranked junior in Portugal and ATP-ranked player, I have coached elite athletes, including Gastão Elias (Top 57 ATP). Passionate, detail-oriented, and highly organized, I design personalized training programs to help each player maximize their potential and achieve success both on and off the court.

Qualifications

Certified Elite Professional – USPTA (United States)
Certified Professional Director & Head Professional – RPT International (Spain)
Certified GPTCA – ATP Certified
Certified ESTESS Athletic University – ITF Level 3
Certified International Coaches Institute
Certified Professional Tennis Coaches Association

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Joao direct for more information on his availability and pricing…
He can be contacted via WhatsApp and / or email
WhatsApp: +351919810515
Email: joaopvsilverio@gmail.com

Further information

USPTA (United States)
RPT International (Spain)
GPTCA – ATP Certified

Beyond tennis, I enjoy exploring different cultures, watching sports, going to the cinema, and spending time with friends. Playing video games on my PS5 is also one of my favorite ways to relax.

Experience

Owner & Head Coach – JSTA Tennis Academy, China (2021–Present)

Founded and led one of China’s premier tennis academies, developing junior and professional talent.
Designed and implemented world-class training programs, producing champions in prestigious national tournaments.
Established JSTA as a top-tier institution in Shenzhen, recognized for elite player development.

Tennis Director & Head Coach – Atop International Academy, China (2019–2021)

Managed the high-performance program at the Olympic Sports Center in Fuzhou in collaboration with Nick Saviano High Performance.
Mentored players who achieved ITF top rankings and secured NCAA scholarships.
Strengthened the academy’s reputation as a leading training center for aspiring professionals.

ATP Tour Travel Coach (2012–2019)

Coached professional players, including Gastão Elias (ATP 57), Pedro Sousa (ATP 99), and João Domingues (ATP 150).
Provided coaching support in Grand Slam and ATP tournaments, including the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Focused on match strategy, technical improvements, and mental conditioning.

Coach – Espinho Tennis Academy, Portugal (2010–2012)

Developed junior players, guiding them to their first professional rankings.
Helped athletes secure college scholarships and sponsorships through structured training programs.
Focused on technical, tactical, and mental preparation for competition.

Testimonial

I am very fortunate that Max could meet such a great coach like Joao. He is one of the best coaches I have ever encountered. He has always taken responsibility for Max, patiently taught him, and constantly helped him improve his tennis skills. Even when they faced setbacks, he guided Max to face them head-on and overcome psychological barriers, allowing him to progress step by step. We are extremely grateful to Coach Joao for his support and help. No matter the situation, Max will stand side by side with Joao and strive for higher honors!

Max Wang

Testimonial

Thank you for your excellent coaching advice. No other coach has shown such patience and enthusiasm in teaching students. No matter how many mistakes I made while playing, you calmly explained what I did wrong and demonstrated the correct way to do it.

Adeline

Testimonial

Joao encouraged me to be far more confident when playing and reminded me to keep trying harder. He also emphasized the importance of footwork, even when I felt tired or discouraged. I am very grateful to have him as my tennis coach.

Kevin Yang