Favorite player: Tony Roche, Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras, Stefan Edberg
Oder Hobbys: Photography, museum + opera, travelling
I am a tennis coach, traveling coach, private coach, sparring partner, and physiotherapist. Studied in the Netherlands. I am a licensed physiotherapist, officially registered to practice in the Netherlands. I speak English, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish and taking German lessons.
I have worked as a tennis coach in the USA, Europe, the Middle East.
I worked at the Spencer Tennis Academy in Essen and I came back to Düsseldorf.
As a traveling coach, I traveled to more than 30 countries and attended more than 30 tournaments per year.
As a traveling tennis coach/physiotherapist/sparring partner, I have supported players at a wide range of tournaments, from ITF Grade 4-5 junior events, helping novice players earn their first points, to prestigious junior tournaments like the Eddie Herr and Nike Junior Tour in Bradenton, Florida. I have coached players like Fanny Stollar and Mate Valkusz, who won the Eddie Herr Tennis Championships and Nike Junior Tour in 2012.
I have served as a sparring partner at major events such as the US Open, Queens, Dubai Open, and Wimbledon, where I sparred with Camila Giorgi.
Oliver Golding (US Open Boys Champion) I helped him with his preparation for Wimbledon when he received a wild card for the main draw.
I have worked at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (NBTA) and the Chris Evert Tennis Academy, where I sparred with Vince Spadea (he reached highest-ranking ATP 18 worldwide).
Additionally, I worked as a sparring partner for Novak Djokovic in Dubai before he left to the Australian Open in 2013.
I’ve sparred with numerous other players throughout my career.
As a physio worked at the Lincoln Rugby FC in UK, worked at the Basketball School Los Estudiantes in Madrid, Spain. I have also worked at the Paralympic Center in Madrid. Overall, I worked with patients with Musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries, psychogeriatric with mobility problems and COPD patients.
As a coach at this academy, my goal is to guide each student in their learning process, providing them with the tools and support they need to find their playing style and improve consistently. My focus is on the development process. I believe that tennis, like any sport, should be an enriching experience for the players, allowing them to enjoy both the journey and the achievements. I don’t just want to improve their technical skills but also help them develop a positive mindset. Additionally, I aim for the players to become more autonomous, making decisions for themselves on the court, understanding their performance, and trusting their abilities. With this approach, I want them to grow both technically and mentally, learning to face challenges and pressure effectively during the tournaments at the international, national or club level.