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Hello! My name is Miguel and I am a 25 year old Tennis Coach from Portugal. Since I can remember, Tennis has been one of the greatest passions of my life. I spent over 13 years competing as a federated player, reaching a career high ranking of National U18 #16. Those years taught me far more than how to play the game. They taught me discipline, resilience, commitment, respect, and the importance of working every day to become a better version of myself. Those lessons continue to shape who I am today, both as a person and as a coach, and they are values I strive to pass on to every player I work with.
My journey into coaching began when I started university. Like many young athletes, balancing higher education with the financial demands of competitive tennis became increasingly difficult, and I reached a point where continuing my playing career at the level I wanted was no longer possible. Rather than stepping away from the sport, I decided to stay involved in a different way by becoming a coach. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. What started as an opportunity to remain connected to tennis quickly became a genuine passion and the career I wanted to pursue.
Throughout my career, I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults in both recreational and competitive environments. These experiences have taught me that successful coaching is not only about technical instruction but also about communication, trust, patience, and creating a positive environment where players feel motivated to challenge themselves and continue progressing. Watching someone gain confidence, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals they once thought impossible is what motivates me every day.
My passion for sport extends beyond coaching. I have also worked in the organisation of international sporting events, coordinating logistics for teams and staff during an international youth football tournament. This experience strengthened my leadership, organisational skills, communication, and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. I am constantly learning, studying new coaching methodologies, and exploring the latest developments in athlete development and sports performance because I believe that a great coach should never stop improving.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Physical Education Teaching – Universidade Lusófona (2025)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports Science – Universidade Lusófona (2022)
• Accredited Coach by the Portuguese Tennis Federation (Level 1)
• Fluent in Portuguese and English
About Me
My passion for tennis began at an early age and was shaped through 13 years of competing as a federated player in Portugal. Those years taught me the importance of discipline, resilience, commitment, continuous improvement and values that continue to define my coaching philosophy today.
After completing my degree in Physical Education and Sports Science and a Master’s Degree in Physical Education Teaching, I dedicated my career to coaching tennis and developing athletes in both recreational and high-performance environments. I have worked with players ranging from complete beginners to nationally and internationally competitive athletes, designing training programmes that combine technical, tactical, physical, and mental development.
I currently coach within a high-performance academy, where I help players prepare for competition and progress through their individual development pathways. My teaching background also allows me to adapt my coaching style to every player, ensuring sessions are engaging, challenging, and suited to their goals.
Throughout my coaching journey, I have had the privilege of working with players competing at different stages of the performance pathway, from promising juniors to professional athletes. At Frederico Marques Tennis Academy, I have been involved in the development and daily training environment of players such as Gonçalo Marques (Career High #1180 ATP), Diogo Marques (Career High #845 ATP), Daniel Domingues (Career High #1631 ATP), Jamilah Snells (Career High #891 WTA), Baylen Brown (Career High #707 WTA Doubles), Tomás Silveira, Portugal’s National U16 #1, as well as several other nationally ranked U14, U16 and ITF Junior players.
I also have the opportunity to work alongside Frederico Marques, one of Portugal’s most respected tennis coaches and the long time coach of João Sousa, the highest ranked Portuguese player in history, who reached a ATP career high of World #28. Learning from his experience and coaching philosophy has been an important part of my own professional development and continues to inspire me to grow as a coach every day.
I created this profile to connect with ambitious players, coaches, and performance teams while pursuing new opportunities in high-performance tennis. My goal is to contribute to the development of competitive athletes, working in professional environments where continuous improvement, discipline, and excellence are the standard.
I am passionate about helping players maximize their potential, preparing them to perform at the highest level through a professional, detail-oriented, and player-centered approach. I am eager to travel, work within competitive tour environments, and be part of a team committed to achieving success on the national and international stage.
Away from the tennis court, I am passionate about sport in general. Alongside tennis, I closely follow soccer and basketball, and I enjoy travelling whenever possible to experience live sporting events. I believe that being surrounded by different sporting environments continues to inspire my coaching and reinforces my passion for performance, competition, and athlete development.
Experience
1. High Performance Tennis Coach – Frederico Marques Tennis Academy | February 2026 – Present
• Full time High Performance Tennis Coach within one of Portugal’s leading high performance tennis academies
• Coach of players from beginner level through to national and international performance pathways
• Coach of Tomás Silveira, national #1 Under-14, Under-16 and part of the National Team
• Coach of Ricardo Ramos, national #1 Seniors and part of the National Team
• Coach of Tinatini Mtvarelishvili, Georgia national #1 Under-14, Under-16, ITF #1531 and part of the Georgia National Team
• Coach of Tiago Valentim, national #1 Under-18 and #8 Seniores
• Preparation of athletes competing within ITF, ATP, and WTA development pathways
• Design and implementation of long term athlete development programmes
• Delivery of technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance training
• On court coaching during tournaments, training camps, and competitive events
• Performance analysis and continuous monitoring of athlete progression
• Collaboration with strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, and performance analysts to maximise player development
2. Tennis Coach – Matchpointeam | September 2025 – February 2026
• Full time coach of competitive and federated tennis players
• Coach of Daniel Sava, national #8 Under-12
• Designed long term athlete development programmes integrating technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance
• Prepared players for regional and national competitions through match analysis and tournament planning
• Provided on court coaching during tournaments and competitive events
• Worked alongside a multidisciplinary coaching team to maximise athlete development
3. Logistics & Transportation Coordinator – Proença a Nova Cup 2025 | April 2025
• Responsible for the planning and execution of transportation logistics for one of Portugal’s largest international youth football tournaments
• Coordinated the transportation of national and international teams, officials, and tournament staff
• Managed transport schedules, airport transfers, accommodation logistics, and operational planning
• Worked directly with transport providers, tournament organisers, and local authorities
• Successfully coordinated the final day logistics for more than 90 players and staff across multiple venues in Lisbon
4. Physical Education Teacher – Master’s Teaching Internship – Escola Básica de Vale Rosal | September 2024 – July 2025
• Planned, delivered, and assessed Physical Education lessons following the Portuguese National Curriculum
• Served as Class Director, coordinating academic and pedagogical responsibilities
• Created and managed the School Sports Padel Project involving more than 80 students aged between 10 and 17
• Coached students during inter school competitions, achieving multiple first place finishes across different age groups
• Developed an inclusion guidance document for Physical Education to support students with special educational needs
5. Tennis Coach – Academia de Ténis de Almada | August 2024 – August 2025
• Coached recreational and developing players across different age groups
• Designed personalised development programmes based on individual objectives
• Delivered technical, tactical, coordination, and movement based training sessions
• Contributed to player retention, academy activities, and club events
• Focused on creating an enjoyable environment while ensuring continuous player progression
6. Physical Education Teacher – Extracurricular Activities – Escola Básica Elias Garcia | January 2023 – February 2024
• Planned and delivered extracurricular sports programmes promoting healthy lifestyles and physical literacy
• Designed inclusive activities adapted to students with different abilities and interests
• Organised and supervised sports clubs and recreational activities
• Promoted teamwork, confidence, and lifelong participation in physical activity
7. Tennis Coach – São João Ténis & Padel | April 2022 – August 2023
• Delivered individual and group coaching sessions for players of all ages and playing levels
• Designed and implemented technical, tactical, and physical development programmes
• Created an engaging and motivating learning environment focused on long term player development
• Built strong coaching foundations through regular on court experience in both individual and group settings