Finding the right tennis academy in Spain — and staying close for the whole season
Academy matching and enrolment, offer reviews, schooling and housing, and regular check-ins through the season for players aged 13–16 and their families. Matching and enrolment are free for families.
Based in Spain
Academies checked in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Málaga and Marbella
Former professional goalkeeper, Latvian top division · Transfermarkt ↗
Who Pays and How We Operate
Matching and enrolment are free for families: the academy pays us a referral fee. We disclose the amount to you in writing. If you buy any paid service, the full fee received from the academy is credited against it.
Referral fee is paid by the academy upon player enrolment. The exact amount is disclosed to the family in writing prior to signing.
Retained directly by the family. Any referral fee received from the academy is 100% credited against your family service fees.
Who will advise you
Based in Spain
Lives in Spain and runs international football academy programmes. Former professional goalkeeper in the Latvian top division. Transfermarkt ↗
A tennis parent himself
Directly guides his 12-year-old daughter through the Spanish competitive circuit: FTM regional tournaments, Rafa Nadal Tour, and Tennis Europe.
Academies checked first-hand
Academies in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Málaga and Marbella checked through visits, on-court observation and calls with staff.
Services
Transparent fee structure showing both academy-funded and family-funded services.
Academy Matching & Enrolment
Player evaluation, shortlist of verified academies, organizing visits or trial days, direct communication, and formal enrolment.
Includes initial player evaluation, academy shortlist, trial coordination on court, and formal enrolment processing. Academy referral fee is fully disclosed in writing.
Season Support
Regular check-ins on training progress and physical load, tournament schedule coordination, schooling progress, and direct parent communication.
Family Relocation
City and district selection, long-term housing search, international or local school placement for siblings, and local administrative support.
Player Setup
Documentation and stay (through partner immigration specialists), schooling, housing, and RFET & regional federation licenses.
Academy Offer Review
Critical breakdown of academy contracts, verification of assigned coaching staff vs advertised names, hidden fee check, and 2–3 alternatives.
How it works
Inquiry
Brief initial questionnaire regarding player age, current competition level, timeline, and family plans.
Preliminary Call
Free initial conversation: assessing goals, realistic options, and suitable Spanish regions without commercial pressure.
Shortlist
Detailed breakdown of vetted academies and non-academy routes (club + private coach).
Visit or Trial Days
Coordinating visits or trial practice sessions. Verifying the actual coaching staff on court.
Choice & Enrolment
Enrolment registration. Written disclosure of referral compensation from the academy.
Setup
Documentation, school admission, residential arrangements, and federation player licenses.
Season Support
Ongoing contact and monitoring through the season, protecting family interests.
Discuss your situation
Direct conversation with Vlad Zablockis. We will assess realistic options, timelines, and budgets.