About
High-performance tennis coach with 10 years of international experience across Europe and
Australia, coaching and mentoring top ITF junior and professional players. He is recognised
for his strong expertise in biomechanics, physical conditioning, and sports psychology.
His coaching philosophy blends discipline, innovation, and a player-centered approach, with a
clear focus on long-term development and peak performance under pressure, both on and
off the court. He designs personalised, high-intensity training programs tailored to each
athlete’s needs, fostering consistency, resilience, and competitive excellence.
Areas of Expertise
Biomechanics
By using biomechanical principles players can optimize stroke efficiency and reduce injury risk. His approach emphasizes movement quality, energy transfer, and body coordination tailored to each athlete.
Cognitive training
Game sports are based on quick adaptations to a changing environment, depending on a specific tactical situation.
He integrates cognitive challenges into on-court drills to develop decision-making, focus, and anticipation.
His training sharpens players’ mental speed and enhances tactical awareness under pressure.
Fitness Training
Mind and Body must work as a unit.
The body must be capable of performing under pressure and has to be worked out following individual programs.
His work supports long-term athletic development through structured movement education.
Education
Riccardo, by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, deepened his understanding of biomechanics, motor learning, and physical conditioning—core pillars of his coaching method.
Alongside, his studies in Psychology provide insight into athlete behavior, motivation, and mental resilience, which he applies daily on and off the court. His academic path supports a science-based approach to tennis, combining evidence with practical experience.
Through continuous learning and certifications, he stays aligned with modern coaching standards. Education is not just a background for Riccardo—it’s an active tool he uses to shape smarter, more adaptive athletes.
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (2026)
ITF Tennis Coach Level 2
ITF Padel Coach Level 2
EFA Fitness Coach
Work Experience
Riccardo’s decade-long career has taken him from coaching junior programs in Sydney to elite academies in Europe, most recently at the Rafa Nadal Academy where he tailored science-driven training for players of all levels.
At Global Tennis Team Academy, he combined high-performance tennis and fitness coaching to guide Futures-level juniors through rigorous tournament preparation.
In Italy, his roles at Sunball Tennis and Le Rocce Tennis & Padel Club saw him lead youth and adult programs, develop innovative drills, and manage coaching teams with a focus on service excellence.
As founder of Evolve, he now synthesizes these experiences into a cohesive, research-based methodology that benefits clubs and individual athletes alike.
Each position has sharpened his skills in technical instruction, program design, and leadership, driving his passion for transformative tennis education.
Skills
Professional Racquet Stringer
Video Maker - For video analysis or video resumé
Computing Skills - Office Suite, Photo, Video editing, Website Development, A.I. proficiency
Tennis Gear Specialist
Languages
English - Native Proficiency
Spanish - Full Professional Proficiency
Italian - Native Proficiency
French - Basic
Portuguese - Basic