About Sergio
A uniquely qualified tennis industry professional whose work focuses in offering performance development and injury support to players and coaches from Mini Tennis to Grand Slams, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic level.
Sergio specialises in the analysis and development of tennis strokes as well as the treatment and prevention of tennis related injuries. Qualified in performance coaching, physiotherapy, strength & conditioning with a Master's in tennis biomechanics and sport sciences.
Sergio has created three innovative and original tennis performance & prevention strategies:
- A 12U Technical/Skill Acq Development Framework
- A Technical Video Analysis and Coaching Framework
- A Strokes Injury Prevention Video Screen
Strategies aiming to provide a framework for individualised, effective, efficient and adaptable competitive technical skills.
Sergio heads up the performance support strategy of Gosling LTA Tennis Centre. Responsible for the integration of: technical development, player development, strength & conditioning and sports medicine. Furthermore he leads the areas of technical analysis, development and coach education in technique and skill acquisition.
Since 1995 he provides support to LTA High Performance Centres, LTA Coach Education Centres, elite players, performance coaches and GBs. This support includes:
- Biomechanical Analysis
- Skill Acquisition & Technical Development
- Performance Analysis - informing tactics & opponent analysis
- Sport Science & Medicine integration
- Physiotherapy
- Athlete Development & Player ID
- Coach Education & Resources
- Individual Mentoring (accredited LTA Coach mentor)
- Strength & Conditioning
- Applied Research
Sergio presents regularly his work in international conferences. A national junior ex-player himself, Sergio’s career started in 1987 in the Medical School