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High Performance & Leadership – Officially awarded as -Germany’s Best Tennis Coach of the Year- by the German Tennis Federation (DTB) and the Federal Tennis Coaching Organization (VDT). For over 20 years, passion, enthusiasm, and deep professionalism have driven my career in elite sports and athletic leadership.
🎾Core Expertise & Coaching SpectrumAll Performance Levels: Expert training tailored for beginners, advanced players, juniors, and world-class ATP/WTA athletes.Talent Development: Specialized in scouting new talents and designing customized, periodized training cycles.Coach Education: Conducting advanced workshops to train and upskill coaching staff.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships & HospitalityB2B Collaborations: Proven track record working with national tennis associations, clubs, and sports tourism organizations.Premium Hospitality: Established long-term partnerships with tour operators and luxury 4- and 5-star hotels to deliver premium sporting experiences.
🏆 Tournament Direction & Event ManagementProfessional Tournaments: Served as Tournament Director for the Porsche Cup in Ingolstadt and high-profile ITF tournaments in the Canary Islands.Group Travel: Organizing large-scale tennis and sports holidays for clubs, families, couples, and singles with up to 120 participants.
🚀 Entrepreneurial BackgroundFounder & Director: Built the Tennis College Fuerteventura from scratch 20 years ago and managed it successfully to this day.Driven by recent structural changes in my region, I am now seeking a new high-impact challenge to bring my leadership and elite coaching expertise to a forward-thinking organization.
Qualifications
- Coach of the Year: Officially honored by the German Tennis Federation (DTB).
- Elite Player: Competed in the 1st and 2nd German Bundesliga.
- Ranked Athlete: Former ranked player in the DTB and regional federations.
- Industry Expert: Tennis expert for 20 years at Germany’s largest tennis portal (tennisredaktion.de).
- DTB Coach (Germany)
- PTR Professional
- ITF Academy Certified
- ITF World Tennis Tour – Player Education
- ÖTLV Coach (Austria)
- Padel Tennis Instructor TCF
- Cardio Tennis Professional USA/ DTB
- Mental Coach TCF (Mental Practice & Training)
- TCF Sports Manager
- Degree: Sports and Economics studies at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.
- Official Partner: Partner Coach for the BTV Tennis Federation & Tennis Association.
- Global Network: Active cooperation with federations, clubs, coaches, players, textile companies, clubs, luxury resorts, and touring professionals.
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Tennis & Fun (On-court philosophy)
Coaching times & fees
I am very open to constructive and good offers to achieve common goals, world wide!
I can be contacted on WhatsApp or by email:
- WhatsApp: +491601804340
- Email: joerglinden@hotmail.com
Further information
Associations and Memberships:: e.g.
- PTR
- VDT
- DTB,
- BTV
- TCF
- ÖTLV
About Me
- Officially awarded as “Best Tennis Coach in Germany” from the German Tennis Federation & Association of Tennis Coaches (DTB/VDT)
Being officially awarded “Best Tennis Coach in Germany” by the German Tennis Federation (DTB) and the Association of German Tennis Teachers (VDT) is not a laurels-to-rest-on achievement for me. It is my daily drive to professionalize tennis at every single level. Following the successful establishment of the Tennis College Fuerteventura, and due to structural changes in my current region, I am seeking a new, long-term challenge. I am eager to bring my extensive expertise as a high-performance coach, international tournament director, and tennis entrepreneur to your prestigious organization.
My background in sports science (Ruhr University Bochum), combined with an elite licensing portfolio (DTB-License High Performance, PTR Professional, ITF Academy Certified, ETA Diploma, ÖTV License Austria, and Certified Mental Coach TCF), forms the foundation of my comprehensive athletic concept. As a former ranked player and competitor in the highest German League, I understand the game from a professional perspective—and I bridge theory and practice by still actively competing in the second-highest league in my age category. My coaching methodology seamlessly connects young tennis players up to pro players:
- Club & Academy Integration: From the Heidelberg Ball School for kids to innovative Fast-Learning courses for beginners and targeted training for league teams. My main focus lies in the seamless integration of members and players of all skill levels to cultivate a vibrant, thriving club culture.
- High Performance & Pros: I possess years of proven experience in training and touring with ATP, WTA, and ITF professionals. My experiences includes coaching Orange Bowl winners, regional champions, and a close collaboration with elite athletes such as Dr. Marlene Weingärtner (former WTA No. 36, 78times Grand Slam player, German No. 1 ).
Furthermore, my operational, athletic, and commercial strength sets me apart as an entrepreneur and executive manager:
- Outstanding Promotion Record: Throughout my career, I have driven over 60 team promotions for juniors and adults into the highest divisions. In the past three years alone, 17 teams at my current club successfully advanced into top leagues and recreational divisions.
- International Event Management & Tourism: As the former Tournament Director and Organizer of ITF Tournaments in Spain, as well as major national events (e.g., Porsche Zentrum Cup), I master tournament operations on a global scale. Additionally, I design and run premium tennis camps for teams, families, couples, and singles, partnering with elite 4- and 5-star resorts (including RIU, Barceló, Kempinski, and the Atlantis Group).
- Federation & Education: Serving as a coach educator and workshop leader, I work closely with national tennis federations and always remain at the cutting edge of modern sports science.
Outside of my coaching career, I am a competitive tennis player competing in Germany’s highest league for my age group. I stay active through hobby football and golf, and dedicate my spare time to volunteering for animal welfare—a passion I share with my 20-year-old daughter, who is studying veterinary medicine. I operate fluently in German, English, and Spanish.”
I am looking for a long-term, synergistic partnership to sustainably position your academy or club at the very top. I look forward to the opportunity of a personal or virtual interview to discuss how I can add value to your team.
- Sustainably strengthen recreational sports and pass on the joy of tennis.
- Professionalize high-performance sports and guide talents directly toward top national and international levels.
- Challenge and encourage children, young people, and adults alike.
- ATP & WTA Professionals: Coached top athletes such as Uli P. (ATP 33), Patrick Bauer (ATP 48), and established an exclusive cooperation with Dr. Marlene Weingärtner (WTA 36, former No. 1 in Germany).
- International Top Youth & State Titles: Trained and guided Paul Wallmeier (U10 No. 1 in Spain), Patricia G. (ITF winner & Romanian U21 national player), Champions Bowl winners, as well as numerous winners of state titles.
- Team Successes: Achieved over 18 promotions and victories with youth and adult teams into the highest respective leagues, over the past 3 years. Over 75 promotions with teams to the top leagues, as well as experience in grassroots sport throughout my coaching career.
Experience
- Coach of the Year: Officially honored and awarded by the German Tennis Federation (DTB) and the Professional Tennis Coaching Association VDT.
- Versatility & Commitment: Recognized for outstanding training success across all playing levels and exceptional social engagement within the tennis community.
- Professional Education: Comprehensive, certified coaching qualifications tailored to high-performance and club player development
- International coaching licences and training courses
- Federation & Tournament Support: Elite coaching and logistical support for top-ranked association players and teams during competitive tournaments.
- Academy Management: Founder and director of a successful tennis academy catering to all age groups and skill levels.
- Team Leadership: Supervision, scheduling, and strategic coordination of six coaches across multiple club locations.
- Inclusive Training Philosophy: Tailored, passionate coaching for every skill level, from absolute beginners to professional athletes.
- Elite Player Development: On-court and athletic training for ATP/WTA professionals, elite juniors, and Champions Bowl winners.
- Pedagogical Adaptability: Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts into fun, engaging, and age-appropriate instruction for children.
- Coaching Style: Delivering high-energy, challenging lessons infused with humor to boost engagement and retention.
- Workflow Optimization: Coordinating daily operations, schedules, and training pathways for staff, coaches, and students.
- Event Infrastructure: End-to-end organization of high-yield tennis camps and competitive tournaments.
- Administrative Efficiency: Comprehensive lesson scheduling, proactive event promotion, and strategic budget management.
- Facility Oversight: Direct responsibility for the maintenance and quality control of indoor and outdoor courts.
- Train-the-Trainer Programs: Designing and executing training modules to upskill coaching staff and employees.
- Talent Acquisition: Recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring high-potential coaches and junior players.
- Social & Community Engagement: Building inclusive club cultures and fostering community involvement off the court.
- B2B Relationship Management: Building and sustaining strategic alliances with corporate partners, sponsors, and equipment vendors.
- Customer Satisfaction: Maintaining premium hospitality standards to ensure exceptional client retention and satisfaction.
- Trilingual Communication: Fluent and capable of coaching professionally in English, German, and Spanish
Testimonial
I am so happy for you that you have finally arrived! I just want to say thank you for the wonderful time with me! Every second was an adventure into tennis happiness! The expertise you bring with you is unique! I can only learn from you, even though I have been a coach for a very long time! During these days you proved how to deal with tennis students, what a pleasure this profession gives you! Empathy and discipline combined with humour is your recipe for success! So I would just like to say to your students: Be very proud of this Trainer jewel! You can only say: With Jörg Linden, you can find something, namely tennis at its best! Have fun playing at the Linden Academy! Jörg Linden, you know that! Stay healthy! I hope to see you again soon! Ciao Guthy and Great Dirk Guth 🎾 Thanks 🙏🏿
PRO & TENNIS father Dirk Guth -Facebook
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Thanks to Jörg, we were able to noticeably improve our tennis level day by day! In addition to refining our strokes, we were also able to improve our tactical understanding based on catchy rhythm exercises. Jörg is a very experienced tennis instructor and knows how to respond to each individual, from making rough corrections to changing subtleties. But the fun is not neglected either. We would love to come back! Alain
Alain - Tripadvisor - Instagram
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Thanks for a lovely week with Jörg Linden, director and founder of Tennis College Fuerteventura. Very inspirational and instructional tennis coach and great person. He has developed an original and intuitional teaching approach where the rythm, balance and direction of your strokes come naturally, In addition he teaches You to become Your own coach:-) Cheque out his new book coming soon! Great coach! Best wishes Audun
Audun Finnland- Tripadvisor - Homepage
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.. if you love tennis you must absolutely join the private tennis lessons with Jörg. He is the owner of the Tennis College Fuerteventura, in early times aswell professional player. You will improve your technical skills in very few time. Jörg has a sharp eye for mistakes and keeps it simple, always with lots of fun. I learned much more than I had anticipated and I really enjoyed the lessons with him a lot! For me the best tennis coach I ever met. Hope to be back for more lessons, a huge thank to Jör
Claudia - Tripadvisor -
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I have already visited the Tennis College Fuerteventura several times. Jörg the head coach is an excellent coach. The training is built up individually. Small corrections can massively improve your game. Every year I am thrilled that I have improved again after my vacation. Many thanks to Jörg! See you next year! Best regards Tony
Tony- Tripadvisor - Facebook
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Incredible Tennis Teacher Jörg in Fuerteventura and worldwide - I go here just for him and his lessons. I have been already 4 times in Fuerteventura in the last 13 months because of this great teacher I found there. Jörg is a former tennis professional and he is really able to improve your skills already in the first 10 minutes!!! It is really amazing. Usually I ask him and his coaches for at least 2 hours a day for all my holidays. By far the Best Ever Tennis Teachers I had in my life. Likely he lives in Fuerteventura, a nice place to visit! I usually practice in Corralejo but I know he works everywhere.
Andrea Dusi - LinkedIn - Facebook
Address
Montana de la Arena 17 BVillaverde
Europe, USA, Worldwide
Spain
35640
Contact
Email: joerglinden@hotmail.comPhone: 0049(0)1601804340
info@tennisfuerte.info