I had the opportunity to get to know and work with Juanma for many of the years during which I served as Director of the Coaching Education and Research Department of the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET), and I can say without hesitation that he is one of those people with whom it is truly a pleasure to work, due to his dedication, commitment, and professionalism in everything he undertakes. I would also highlight two other competencies which, in my view, are essential and clearly distinguish the very best from the rest: humility in everything he does, and a human, supportive, and empathetic approach that truly sets him apart.
I would also emphasize his constant interest in education and learning, always seeking opportunities to continue growing and sharing knowledge, successfully combining the high-performance sports environment with management, and transferring all the expertise gained throughout his career as a tennis coach into the field of coach education.
Fate has allowed us to continue working together and taking on new challenges, and without a doubt, he is one of those travel companions with whom—beyond the results achieved—the journey itself will certainly be worthwhile.
David Sanz Rivas
Former Director of Coaching Education and Research of the RFET
Vice-Rector for Research, Knowledge Transfer and Internationalization at UTAMED
Co-Founder of Evolutennis
I firmly believe that the foundation of excellence lies in nurturing talent from the grassroots level, and Coach Juanma’s efforts are a testament to this philosophy.
He opened my mind and helped me trust myself more, take risks, compete in bigger tournaments, and step out of my comfort zone.
I would like to highlight that I learned a great deal in every sense: technical, tactical, psychological, organizational, and above all, on a personal level. I had finally met someone who loved—and still loves—what he does. In every training session, every conversation, and every piece of advice, he breathed and lived tennis, and above all, he lived to help his players grow both professionally and personally.
