Who We Are
A leader in the tennis world, Juan Martín Del Potro is the winner of many ATP tournaments, including the US Open, a Davis Cup winner, and an Olympian medalist. His passion, sportsmanship, and heart, combined with his charisma, have made him one of the most beloved athletes in the world. Now, this Argentinian superstar, has chosen South Florida as his base and is looking forward to giving back to tennis and the fans the love and support he has felt during his career.
Cesar Civita
Cesar Civita is a seasoned tennis coach with 25 years of experience spanning from grassroots to high-performance training, including coaching adults. He has developed his expertise by working at prestigious academies and tennis clubs across the United States. Notably, he served as the director of the afternoon academy at the renowned Evert Tennis Academy, where he developed players at all levels. Additionally, Cesar worked alongside former ATP #4 Sebastien Grosjean at Tennium, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled coach capable of nurturing top-level talent while building solid foundations for beginners and intermediates.
Barbara Soto
Barbara Soto is a former student-athlete and NCAA Division 1 Champion. She was born in Argentina, reaching the #12 ranking in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at age 16/17. As a junior, she was coached by Alejandro Cerundulo, Pier Arnold, and Fernando Rilo. As a tennis professional, IMG legend Nick Bolletieri and current Director Jimmy Arias trained her as a tennis professional. She prepared N1 of Argentina in boys 12s for the Orange Bowl in the past. She also worked with the Japanese and Dominican Tennis Federations for the Junior Competition. She holds a Masters in Junior Development from the PTR and Lawn Tennis Association. She has a degree in sports psychology and is pursuing an online specialization in psychology for high performance at Stanford University. She’s a mental coach and helped the University of South Florida Mens Tennis Team achieve its best results.
Nico Fernández
Nico Fernandez is a high-performance coach based in South Florida, born into a family with several generations of tennis experience. Growing up in Europe and exposed to the methodologies of some of the leading minds in tennis, he has since traveled with the Rafa Nadal Academy and worked at several high-performance programs in Florida, such as Tennium and now the Del Potro Academy.
Jose “Tonio” Antonio Fernández
Jose Antonio Fernandez (Tonio) is a former ATP Tour professional, Orange Bowl champion, and Davis Cup player with 14 years on tour. With over 30 years of coaching experience, he specializes in mind coaching, helping athletes develop focus, resilience, and self-mastery under pressure. Having worked with world No. 1 Steffi Graf, he integrates the mind-body connection into performance training, guiding players to unlock their full potential. As the creator of Evolve Your Game, he continues to inspire athletes to sharpen both their mental and physical edge.