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Hello, I’m Luis Perez. I began playing tennis at 7 and reached an ATP ranking of 571. While competing, I coached young talents like Ernesto Escobedo and was a hitting partner for top players such as Verdasco, Feliciano Lopez, Nadal, Jankovic, and Taylor Fritz.
I also studied Business Management at Fullerton, California, which allowed me to blend American training techniques with those from Spain, where I’ve lived most of my life.
I’m here on SportsProsConnect to find a coaching role where I can apply my experience and dedication to developing skilled, competitive players.
Qualifications
Certifications:
- National Coach, Level 3 RPT (Registry of Tennis Professionals)
- Level 1 Instructor, Royal Spanish Tennis Federation
- Level 1 ITF Tennis Coach
- Master’s in Coaching, NLP, and Emotional Intelligence, D’Arte Human Business School
- Associate Degree in Business Administration, Fullerton College
I honed my tennis skills at the Chamartín Tennis Club in Madrid, training under the guidance of top players like Pato Clavet and growing up alongside Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez. Beyond tennis, I’m passionate about personal growth, hitting the gym, and spending time in nature.
I also enjoy reading books on psychology, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and investing, always looking for ways to expand my knowledge and improve both personally and professionally.
Experience
Professional Tennis Experience and Coaching Career
2001
•Achieved my first ATP singles point.
2002–2009
•Balanced roles as a coach and player, competing in national and ATP tournaments, as well as team competitions in Spain, France, and Germany.
•Consistently ranked within Spain’s national top 50.
•Reached my highest ATP ranking of 571 in 2007.
•Served as a coach at Club de Tenis Chamartín, training players of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on competitive development.
•Worked as a sparring partner at the Madrid Masters, training with notable players like Ernests Gulbis, Rafael Nadal, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Tommy Robredo, Feliciano López, Fernando Verdasco, and Justine Henin.
•Gained insights from top coaches including Richi Sánchez, Pato Álvarez, and Pepo Clavet, immersing myself in the Spanish coaching methodology.
2009–2012
•Studied for an Associate Degree in Business Management at Fullerton College, California, while continuing to play in Men’s Open tournaments, Futures, and Challengers.
•Ranked #1 in Men’s Open for Southern California; reached quarterfinals in Futures and qualified in the Calabasas Challenger.
•Supported junior players like Ernesto Escobedo and Taylor Fritz as a hitting partner, following the Bill Scanlon methodology (former ATP top 10).
•Assisted as a coach, gaining extensive experience in the tactical and mental aspects of the sport.
•Sparred for two weeks with Jelena Jankovic, then ranked #1 in the world, under coach Richi Sánchez and physical trainer Miguel Maeso.
2012–2018
•Coached ATP players including Jaime Pulgar (ATP top 300) and Javier Pulgar (ATP top 600), and worked occasionally with Daniel Muñoz de la Nava (ATP top 100).
•Frequently sparred with Fernando Verdasco (ATP top 10), as my brother, Sergio Pérez, served as his coach for three years.
2018–2019
•Completed a Master’s in Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, and NLP at Darte Human Business School.
2021–2024
•Served as a coach at Punteromano, focusing on player development and performance enhancement.
•Gained insights from observing and learning from the training routines—both physical and technical—of top players including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Denis Shapovalov, and Roman Safiullin.
2024–Present
•Now working as a coach at ASP High-Performance Tennis Academy in Mijas, Estepona.
