Coaches

Francisco Ruiz

Francisco Ruiz is an (ITF) International Federation High Performance Coach which is the highest ranking certification offered to coaches. A respectable accomplishment and a gratifying journey, Francisco strives to share the knowledge gained to train nationally and world-recognized players. Francisco has also been the traveling coach for many ATP and WTA professionals, where he picked up the subtle nuance that he takes to the courts, furthering his already accomplished training technique. He served as the Director of the Mexico City Multicultural Exchange Program and was the first Latino to be on the USTA NorCal Board of Directors in 2006. In 2004, he was awarded the Diversity Leadership award for his outstanding coaching, and in 2010 he was presented with the prestigious Trailblazer award for his lifelong service in the minority tennis community. Francisco has been coaching throughout the Bay Area for over 31 years and has established a branch academy in Mountain View (we serve the entire South Bay Area – San Jose, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, etc.) the home for some of the top ranked players in Northern California. His interests include his family, teaching his two sons tennis, and attending the US Open every year.

Bilingual: English – Spanish

Christian Rivera

Coach Christian Rivera is a highly skilled tennis coach with over six years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. He has an extensive background as both a coach and a player, having competed in international tournaments. His coaching journey includes working as a private coach at Altos del Retiro in Bogotá, Colombia, and as an assistant and head coach at Gonzalez Tennis Academy in Germany, where he trained beginners to advanced players.

Coach Christian also trained junior players at Gomez Tennis Academy in Naples, Florida, where he worked with some of the Top 100 ITF-ranked juniors, helping them refine their skills for high-level competition. Additionally, he has experience as a private trainer for a high-level Chilean player, accompanying them on the Cosat tour across South America. His coaching career also includes time at Manchester Athletic Club in Boston, USA, where he played against international players and supported the development of new talent.

Coach Christian is known for his disciplined and supportive coaching style, with key skills in high-performance training, fast learning, and effective communication. Fluent in Spanish with proficiency in English and basic German, he brings a global perspective to his coaching approach.

Jorge Ballesteros

Professional in: Personalized sports training fitness and physical preparation for the athlete.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE :
Extensive experience in the Sports area, individual and group tennis field classes, physical preparation and fitness training, security of sports venues, administration and sales, in the care of new users such as amateurs or trained,
in the optimal planning of classes and training in fitness trends, sale of products and services,
Skills in time management, in order to optimize the tasks designated for the day, since there is a high degree of responsibility and commitment.
Communication skills, active listening, analytical skills, ability to work in a team, dynamic and proactive profile and good management of interpersonal relationships. It is important to highlight that there is a great desire for continuous learning and acceptance of changes, as well as adaptation to new challenges in order to obtain continuous improvement as an employee and as a person; providing well-being to the company as I advance in my professional and personal achievements.

DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT: Superior Polytechnic of Colombia
Congress: Development of Individual and Group Classes in field tennis.
Seminar: Babolat on stringing and new string technologies, stringing techniques.
ITF: level 1 Colombian tennis federation. high performance center of bogotá
Seminar: Methodology for high diagnostic performance and injury prevention.
SEMINAR: Colombian Tennis Federation sale and promotion of training programs in sports and health.

Eliecer Cifuentes

Professional in: Personalized sports training fitness and physical preparation for the athlete.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE :
Extensive experience in the Sports area, individual and group tennis field classes, physical preparation and fitness training, security of sports venues, administration and sales, in the care of new users such as amateurs or trained,
in the optimal planning of classes and training in fitness trends, sale of products and services,
Skills in time management, in order to optimize the tasks designated for the day, since there is a high degree of responsibility and commitment.
Communication skills, active listening, analytical skills, ability to work in a team, dynamic and proactive profile and good management of interpersonal relationships. It is important to highlight that there is a great desire for continuous learning and acceptance of changes, as well as adaptation to new challenges in order to obtain continuous improvement as an employee and as a person; providing well-being to the company as I advance in my professional and personal achievements.

DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT: Superior Polytechnic of Colombia
Congress: Development of Individual and Group Classes in field tennis.
Seminar: Babolat on stringing and new string technologies, stringing techniques.
ITF: level 1 Colombian tennis federation. high performance center of bogotá
Seminar: Methodology for high diagnostic performance and injury prevention.
SEMINAR: Colombian Tennis Federation sale and promotion of training programs in sports and health.

Andres Sanchez

Business administration student with proven experience as a disciplined student athlete in tennis. An open and analytical mentality allows me to face the challenges of the dynamic system nowadays. As an international student I learned to be independent and how to deal with change. The summer jobs gave me insight in the different work settings and gave me the opportunity to develop skills in organizing, planning, and coordinating of work-related obligations. One of my best qualities is that I am a quick learner and I work efficiently in group setting as well as individually.

Felipe

Over 5 years of experience coaching players of all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.

- ITF Coach Certified.

- Worked as a coach at silicon vallley tennis academy, leading private and group sessions for junior players.

- Worked as a hitting partner for several advanced tennis players.

Felipe believes in a holistic approach to coaching. He strives to make tennis not just a sport, but a lifestyle for his players. By working on their technical skills, physical fitness and mental toughness. He helps them develop a winning mentality that they can apply to all aspects of their lives.

His goal is to make players independent in their journey, confident in their abilities, and enjoy the process of learning and competing. Felipe's pupils would testify that they not only improved their game, but also gained a mentor and friend.

Phone: (408) 692-2320

Address: 680 Hubbard Avenue. Santa Clara, CA, 95051

Phone: (408) 692-2320

Address: 680 Hubbard Avenue. Santa Clara, CA, 95051