Romai Ugarte - Tennis Coach

Regio Metropolitana
Chile

Hello, my name is Romai Ugarte,I am 29 years old, I have a Chilean, Venezuelan and Spaniard nationality.Former ATP player and Division 1 college player (USA) and currently a tennis coach with 8 years experience.

Qualifications

Fluent in English, Spanish, and French
Thoroughly and clearly explain all aspects of the game to students, what to do, how to do it, and why
Technical corrections with racquet, footwork and other mechanics
Basic teaching of coordination and strength for tennis
Personal fitness consultations for on-court and in-gym routines
Organize and coordinate practices and match play at all levels
Prepare a player or a team for competition (scouting opponents, match strategy)
Provide tailored recommendations addressing nutrition and lifestyle changes for better overall performance
Customized plans based on individual skills to achieve peak performance
Travel with and manage players while on tour
Perform video analysis and provide feedback to improve the students technique and biomechanics

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Romai direct for more information on his availability and salary requirements
He can be contacted via WhatsApp and / or Email:
WhatsApp: +56978950090
Email: romaiugartecoach@hotmail.com

About Me

Tennis has been part of my life since I was 8 years old. I competed and trained to become a professional tennis player throughout my childhood and teenage years, completing many long days and travels to accomplish my dream.

For the past eight years I have been dedicated to coach and mentor the players I have had the chance to work with. Looking to create situations where they can learn and develop in order for them to achieve their dream, whatever their dream is.

Experience

Tennis Preserve Academy West Palm Beach, FL United States 2023-2025 – Head Coach

Focused on high performance junior development programs, preparing them for college tryouts and
competitions
Organized and coached other junior groups (12-18 years old ) for on-court practices
Organized and coached ladies drills at all levels
Trained new coaches and taught new staffers
Organized varsity high school programs to simulate competitive match play
Taught and trained junior level beginners (4-11 years old)
Scheduled and taught private and semi private lessons with adults and junior players
Shadowed Daria Kopsik and implemented her constumized biomechanics method
Offered personal fitness consultations on how to improve strengh, conditioning, and recovery
Sent three players to NCAA division 1 colleges (Gabriel Piqueras, Kyle Piqueras, Khai Rees)

Mill River Country Club Oyster Bay, NY United States 2023 – Seasonal Head Pro for tennis and pickleball

Organized, taught and trained all player types and levels: ladies, men and juniors for both tennis and
pickleball
Set up weekly clinics for all players with all racquet sports
Provided on-court private and semi private lessons for adults and junior players
Organized social events and set up team matches
Managed club audits
Mentored younger coaches

Lawn Tennis Association / Summa Sports Miami, FL United States 2022-2023 – Assistant Coach and Translator for Guillermo Perez-Roldan

Traveling coach for player Paul Jubb (#180 ATP)
On-court assistant for Perez-Roldan during Jubb’s training blocks
Scheduled Jubb’s worldwide year-long calendar
Planned individual practices for juniors and adults
Ran and analyzed reports regarding all aspects of teaching and coaching
Communicated with parents regarding their child´s progress and discussed plans for improvement
Translated all oral and written materials for LTA staff and directors
Jubb escalated in the ATP ranking from #497 to #196

Jeff Greene & Family Palm Beach, FL United States 2021-2022 – Private Coach

Organized and trained practices for the entire family (father, mother, and three children)
Set up training blocks during travel and excursions
Scheduled and traveled to USTA tournaments with all 3 children
Played and performed at family exhibitions
Analyzed reports and communicated with parents to assist in organizing tennis schedules
Updated parents on the ongoing progress and future plans and goals for the children.

Testimonial

To Whom It May Concern, It is my sincere pleasure to recommend Romai Ugarte for a tennis coaching position. I had the privilege of training with Romai on a weekly to monthly basis for nearly two years, and I can state without hesitation that he is one of the finest instructors and coaches I have encountered in any sport. By way of background, I played competitive high-school tennis in New Jersey, but then spent twelve years away from the sport before relocating to South Florida. Upon returning to tennis, I trained with several well-regarded instructors before meeting Romai. The difference in the level of instruction, professionalism, and intensity was immediate and immeasurable. Romai not only rebuilt my game—he elevated it to a level I did not believe possible for myself as an adult returning to tennis. Under his coaching, I won a men's open singles tournament in Delray Beach and competed in high-performance match play environments such as the Battle of Boca alongside academy and collegiate players. Beyond measurable skill improvement, Romai completely transformed my approach to tennis. He instilled in me a deep appreciation for technical precision, mental focus, and the joy of continuous improvement. Perhaps even more impressive is Romai's ability to coach across skill levels and ages. After extensive 1-on-1 training, I eventually reached a level where I could participate in his junior clinics-sharing the court with top young prospects and rising collegiate players without being overwhelmed. Observing him coach young children, teenagers, adults, and competitive juniors reinforced what I experienced personally: Romai adapts his teaching style incredibly well, communicates with clarity and passion, and motivates players with genuine care and energy. His influence extends well beyond skill development— he builds confidence, discipline, and a lasting love of the sport. As a lifelong multisport athlete, including playing collegiate football, I have worked with many coaches over the years. I can confidently say that Romai is one of the very best. He helped me become not only the strongest tennis player I could be, but also a more dedicated and thoughtful student of the game. Remarkably, he also inspired my wife-who had never played an organized sport in her life-to start tennis with him and fall in love with the game. That speaks volumes about his ability to connect with athletes at all levels. Romai brings elite-level knowledge, extraordinary coaching skill, and a passion for player development that is rare in this sport. Any tennis academy, club, or high-performance program would be fortunate to have him. I recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation. If needed, I would be happy to provide additional insight by phone or email. +1 (609)-760-3510 mhbass10@gmail.com. Sincerely, Michael Bass

Michael Bass/ Former Student

Testimonial

When our boys, Maxwell and Lucas, first came to the academy, they could barely play tennis. After just one year of training with Coach Romai, not only did they start winning tournaments, but more importantly they fell in love with tennis. Coach Romai has a unique ability to create an atmosphere where kids genuinely want to learn, improve, and enjoy the game. His patience, passion, and positive energy made every practice something our boys looked forward to. He didn’t just teach them how to hit the ball, he taught them how to believe in themselves, stay motivated, and find joy in the process. Over time, he became more than a coach, he became part of our family. We’re deeply grateful for everything he’s done, and we miss him very much.

Viktor Linkov/Dad of former students

Testimonial

It’s very difficult to put into words a testimonial for a coach that you still find it hard to train without him. There is no one like him. He is an elite coach and an incredible person. Someone I will always be grateful for. He pushed me harder than anyone else. But he did it with purpose. My name is Roman I am 16 years old. From the beginning he understood me not just as a tennis player but as a person, as a teenage boy. He figured out how I learned, how to keep me focused, motivated and bring out my best. He didn’t just teach me how to hit the ball better he helped me find the confidence to believe that I could compete with anyone. “Rome….Are you ready my buddy? Vamos nene……. “. Every time I showed up for my private and I heard those words I knew I’d walk off the court a better player and a stronger person than when I arrived From conditioning to technique he is on another level. He brings out intensity, discipline, and heart not just because he asks for it, but because he matches it. He’s working just as hard as you are in the lesson. When I would play points with him it felt like I was playing in a final. However, it didn’t feel like pressure because I was playing with a coach that believed in me. He’s the kind of coach who makes you want to give your all because you know he’s giving you his. He tough because he not just building a champion on the tennis court but a champion in life. Every training session with him taught me something new not just about tennis, but about effort, attitude, and resilience. Sometimes I would get stuck on perfection, he would tell me “Give it to me ugly!” When I would get frustrated, he didn’t make me feel bad—he helped me figure out what was going wrong and how to fix it. He always did it with patience and positivity. My serve got stronger. I began winning matches I never thought I could win, but even more importantly, I started enjoying the sport again. I fractured my arm earlier this year and was out for 4 months. It was very hard for me emotionally. I trained hard to come back and during the summer camp I had a match with a very challenging opponent who was very confident and had a higher UTR than me. Romai watched most of the match. I was winning and before he left he told me this “I don’t care if you win or lose all I care about is that you left your heart on this court …………You went home with your shoes and your bag but you left your heart on this court” I repeat those words to myself often now. It helped me win that match. I just want everyone to know how lucky they are to be trained by him. He’s more than a coach. He’s one of the most important people I’ve ever had in my life. Romai changes people, not just their game but their confidence, attitude and the way they see themselves.

Roman/Former Student

Testimonial

Romai is a great coach. I’ve worked with him for about 2 years. Everyday I showed up to practice, he brought so much intensity and love for the sport. I’ve grown to have a good relationship with him on and off the court.

Juan Hernández/Former Student