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High Performance Tennis Academy • Italy

Colle Degli Dei
Tennis Academy

A serious training base for ambitious juniors and competitive adults — built around structure, discipline, and long-term development.

Your Training Profile

We are here to perfect every detail of your game

Preview your most relevant programmes, services, and support structure. Built for clarity — not generic promises.

Inside the training environment
Calm · Premium · High standards
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HIGH PERFORMANCE — WHO IT’S FOR

A structured training environment.
Tailored to serious players.

Every programme is built around the player’s level, objectives, physical condition and competitive calendar — whether developing, rebuilding or competing.

Structured weekly rhythm Performance feedback Match-play integration Individual planning
Tour / ITF Base

Professional Tennis Players (ATP & WTA)

For full-time professionals on the ATP/WTA Tours, Challenger, and ITF circuits who need a serious, stable training base.

  • High-performance daily training environment
  • Individualised technical and tactical work
  • Competition-driven intensity and routines
  • Flexible scheduling around tournament weeks
  • Discreet, professional atmosphere focused on results
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Typical focus
Match patterns & point construction
Serve/return + first 4 shots
Tournament prep blocks
Recovery rhythm + load management
U14–U18

Competitive Juniors

For nationally and internationally competing juniors who need structure, accountability and long-term athletic development.

  • Technical foundations with modern biomechanics
  • Tactical development and point construction
  • Physical preparation adapted to growth stages
  • Match exposure and competitive routines
  • Education-compatible training schedules
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Key priorities
Movement quality & footwork base
Repeatable technique under pressure
Competitive habits & routines
Balanced load + recovery education
ITF / National

Professional & High-Level Adult Players

For ITF / national-level players and ambitious adults seeking performance gains, consistency and a serious training rhythm.

  • High-intensity on-court sessions
  • Advanced tactical and match-specific work
  • Individualised physical conditioning
  • Competition preparation blocks
  • Season planning support
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What changes fastest
Shot selection + decision speed
Repeatable patterns for your style
Serve + return efficiency
Fitness built for real match demands
Comeback

Return-to-Performance Program

For players returning from injury or extended breaks, requiring controlled load, confidence rebuilding and progressive intensity.

  • Gradual re-integration on court
  • Load monitoring and recovery management
  • Technical re-calibration
  • Mental confidence rebuilding
  • Medical coordination if applicable
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Controlled progression
Volume → intensity ladder
Movement confidence rebuild
Technical stability under load
Return-to-match readiness checkpoints
1–4 Weeks

Short-Term Training Blocks

Ideal for off-season preparation, pre-tournament blocks or targeted performance phases.

  • 1–4 week intensive blocks
  • Technical and physical focus weeks
  • Match play integration
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Fast performance feedback
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Best use cases
Off-season rebuild
Pre-tournament sharpening
Specific weakness upgrade
High-volume match-play week
Inside the Training Environment
Focus • Rhythm • Professional Standards

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE

An Integrated High-Performance Team

Coaches, performance staff and mental training experts working together to build complete, high-level players.

Team Spotlight

Alberto Castellani

Alberto CASTELLANI

Head Coach & Mental Training Expert

Corrado Favale

Corrado FAVALE

Director & Head Coach

Franco Viu

Franco VIU

Professional Tennis Coach

Luca Emanuele Cecchini

Luca Emanuele CECCHINI

Professional Tennis Coach

Paolo Ciafrei

Paolo CIAFREI

Coaching Staff

Simone Ferrarese

Simone FERRARESE

Coaching Staff

Rocio Galarza

Rocio GALARZA

Coaching Staff

Benedetta Strona

Benedetta STRONA

Performance / Coaching

Marco Arceri

Marco ARCERI

Strength & Conditioning

Aranda Mariano

Aranda MARIANO

Tennis Fitness Coach

Giorgio Caponera

Giorgio CAPONERA

Mental Training

Gabriele Mastrella

Gabriele MASTRELLA

Physiotherapy

Andrea Vinci

Andrea VINCI

Stringing

Italy elevates your training.

The right environment doesn’t distract — it sharpens focus, supports recovery, and helps serious players build better weeks.

A lifestyle that supports performance
Italy culture
Energy. Beauty. Focus.
Italy keeps athletes inspired — without distracting them from the work.
Italy art
Italian food
Culture
Food
Rhythm
Mediterranean rhythm, fresh food options, and a strong sports culture — all supporting recovery, consistency, and motivation.
Why Italy elevates performance
A serious tennis country +
Italy offers deep tennis infrastructure, competitive training standards, and an environment where serious work is respected.
Lifestyle that protects recovery +
Better sleep, calmer daily rhythm, and a natural balance between work and rest allow athletes to train harder without burnout.
Nutrition and food quality +
Fresh ingredients and simple meals support sustained energy levels and efficient recovery.
Consistency week after week +
Stable routines and fewer disruptions allow players to build real momentum.
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Rome between training weeks

Italy isn’t only a serious tennis country — it’s also an inspiring place to reset, explore, and come back sharper. If you’re spending time in Rome, this is a great guide to the best things to do.

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Contact information

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Via Colle Calcagno, 31/11, 00049 Velletri RM, Italy

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