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 would highlight his constant commitment to education, always seeking opportunities to continue growing and sharing knowledge, successfully bridging the high-performance environment with management, and transferring the expertise accumulated throughout his career as a tennis coach into the field of coach education.
Juanma Esparcia is, without a doubt, one of the great figures in tennis — an exceptional coach. But above achievements and titles, above everything else, he is A GREAT HUMAN BEING.
He has always given me excellent advice, not only during training sessions but also in the middle of competition. That has been key in helping me break barriers and continue improving consistently.
