Juan Manuel Lorenzo - Tennis Coach

Barcelona
Spain

Tennis professional with more than 20 years of experience as a former player and coach. Top 120 ranked in Spain. I worked at well-known international academies such as Chris Evert Academy, Tennis academy Mallorca, and Emilio Sánchez academy.

As a player I participated in many ITF tournaments, national tournaments, and played college for 4 years in the USA. I am passionate preparing athletes to reach their goals, I have developed a strong methodology for my students to reach their best potential. One of my strengths is to coordinate teams and tennis programs of all levels.

Qualifications

Languages:

Spanish native level

English native level

German beginner level

Tennis courses:

Spanish Tennis Federation coach (2003)

RPT, Barcelona (2016)

Spanish high ranked #115

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Inspiring coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and professional habits. Implement values to students for life and sport.

Tennis professional with more than 20 years of experience as a former player and coach. Top 120 ranked in Spain. Worked at well- known International Academies such as Chris Evert Academy Florida, or Emilio Sanchez Academy Barcelona.

As a player enjoyed a tennis career participating at ITF events and national tournaments. 4 years college competition in the USA.

During my player career obtained victories to professional players like:

Rui Machado former 85ATP / Gerard Granollers former 300ATP /
Jose Checa former 295ATP

Also competed to players like:

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez former 50 ATP
Javier Genaro former 270 ATP
Mariusz Fyrstenberg former Top 10 ATP Doubles

My hobbies are soccer, swimming, cinema, go to beach, travel, and play with my daughters.

My favorite players are Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.

SKILLS

Game organization
Training and coaching
Staff development
Athlete safety
Strategic planning
Mentor athletes
Performance improvement

Experience

WORK HISTORY

Nextgen Tennis Bcn Head Coach

Barcelona, Spain 07/2022-Current

Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper technical and tactical instruction.
Prepare athletes for special competitions and tournaments.

Coach ITF players competing at futures international tournaments:

Nika Bidzinashvili (Georgia)
Sana Jain (India)
Lan Ping (China)

Coordinate a group of U12 players program who participate in national events like Rafa Nadal Tour Spain and teams league.

Emilio Sanchez Academy Head Coach Junior Program Barcelona, Spain 08/2016 – 06/2022

Prepared juniors for special competitions and tournaments like
ITF Juniors, Tennis Europe, Marca Tour, or Rafa Nadal Tour.
Specialized juniors player formation coach with Spanish system oriented to develop the 4 main pillars: mental, tactical, technical, physical.
Organized tournament calendars and training plans.
Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship, values and commitment.
Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements. Managed a team of coaches and group sessions by levels.
Developed tennis school programs and summer camps.
Implemented the base stage program: red, orange and green ball and organized groups by age and tennis skill level.
Individual and group lessons of all levels.
Coordinated programs for amateur German and Swiss competitive team leagues.

Evert Tennis Academy – Tennis Coach Boca Raton, Florida, United States 09/2009 – 06/2011

Tennis tutor for under 18 players.
Coached players in the actual top 100 WTA like Madison Keys, Ajla Tomljanovic, and the Australian Open 2021 finalist, Jennifer Brady.
Expanded professional knowledge and expertise through annual coaches’ clinic participation.
Managed budget for competitions programs.
Hitting partner for ITF/ATP/WTA players
Private or group lessons.

Catalonian Tennis Federation – Assistant Tennis Coach

Barcelona, Spain. 01/2003 – 06/2004

Trainer after school programs and summer camps.
Coached kids and adult lessons.
Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.

Testimonial

I have worked together with Juan many times. He really knows how to teach and help his students. He is one of the coaches I have learned thing about tennis. He has a great understanding of how to develop programs.

Mr. Damian / Head coach / Bruguera, Hong Kong

Testimonial

I practiced with Juan for one week and I learned many things about technique and tactics that helped me to win the IBP series tournament in Barcelona. The training was very intense and funny at the same time. I can't wait to go back to Spain and train with him!

Ms. Carolina P. / Best under 11 in Italy

Testimonial

Juan is one of the best coaches there is. He intills a great work ethic and a professionalism in his students! He trainied my son Adam and made a huge difference in his game, and more important his mentallity. My son played division I in the states, Juan gave him the tools to succed.

Ms. Robin K. / Adam's mom/ Student