Expert Tennis Coaches at Rohan Bopanna Academy
Our coaching team brings together international experts and seasoned Indian professionals, all dedicated to one goal: building the next champion from India.
Meet Dragan Bukumirovic, our High Performance Coach from Serbia. He shares his vision to continue the journey we started seven years ago: to develop India's next Grand Slam singles champion.
We are excited to have Darja Sumska, a physical and performance coach from the Netherlands, on our team. She brings an integrated approach to physical and technical training to elevate our players' games.
Hear from UK consultant Simon Wheatley on his first impressions of India. He was impressed by the modern technique, athleticism, and work ethic of our players, dispelling any outdated perceptions of Indian tennis.
Welcoming Leandro Andrade, our physical trainer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He shares his enjoyment of working with our enthusiastic kids and dedicated staff in our world-class environment.
Our Coaching Director, Balu Sir, shares a vital tip on discipline. He explains that discipline isn't just about being on time, but also about strategic patience during a point, waiting for the right ball to attack.
I love spending time on court with our coaches and kids. These moments of direct interaction and mentorship are special and vital for development.
Watching over a young player during a drill. My presence on court allows me to provide direct feedback and ensure the quality of our training.
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Our coaches do not just stand on the sidelines; they are active on court, often jumping into drills to show exactly how a shot should feel. Whether it is Dragan refining high-performance technique or our physical trainers leading recovery protocols, every coach on our team is here to actively shape the player you become on match day.
We believe tennis development requires diverse perspectives. By bringing in experts from Serbia, the Netherlands, the UK, and Argentina, we break the cycle of outdated training methods and bring global standards to Bangalore.
Dragan Bukumirovic leads our high-performance program, bringing the structured intensity typical of European tennis training. M. Balachandran, our Director of Tennis Operations and a coach for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, provides the tactical grounding and match-day strategy that only comes from years of experience on the professional circuit.
We do not just hire for credentials; we hire for the ability to mentor. Our team meets regularly to share insights, ensuring the techniques they teach—from split-step timing to baseline aggression—are current with ATP and WTA standards.
All this takes place at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, where the environment is built for focus. We are coaching the coaches as much as we are coaching the students, constantly updating our curriculum to ensure we provide the most modern and effective training to our players.
Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy
I founded RBTA because I wanted to show Indian players that the Grand Slam dream is real. We have built a team that lives and breathes tennis, ensuring that every kid gets the same elite guidance I had on the tour.
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