Founded in 2017, Belisario Academy is a Venezuelan tennis academy dedicated to talent development and the formation of well-rounded athletes. Its vision is to establish itself as the most prestigious academy in Venezuela, with the mission of "restoring faith in national tennis."
The academy implements a methodology backed by the international scientific standards of the Segal Institute, focusing on the technical, physical, tactical, and mental development of players. A significant milestone is that Belisario Academy is the only one in South America with GPTCA (Global Professional Tennis Coach Association) certification.
With five strategically located facilities in Caracas (Los Naranjos, Centro Deportivo San Luis, Universidad Metropolitana, Escuela Campo Alegre, and La Guacamaya), the academy offers a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to high performance, as well as personalized sessions.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, Belisario Academy is a pioneer of the UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) system in Venezuela. The academy hosts premier competitive events, including the Belisario Open and high-level Match Play days, providing players with world-class ranking opportunities.
The academy also demonstrates a strong commitment to the community, maintaining partnerships with the Mayor's Office of El Hatillo and the FUNDHAINFA foundation, with which it organizes tennis clinics in public schools. Over its more than eight years of experience, it has trained over 1,000 athletes, and its team consists of more than 40 employees, including 22 coaches and head pros.
Here's our team of coaches, sports psychologists and physiotherapists:
Gustavo Belisario | Founder and Director
Álvaro Hincapié | Sports Director
Francisco Romero | Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Alexander Álvarez | Sports Psychologist
Jean Carlos Gonzales | Nutritionist
San Luis:
Karen Morales | Venue Coordinator
Sebastian Anzola | Head Pro
Alan Perez | Coach
Edgardo Quintero | Coach
Fernando Vielma | Coach
Marco Millan | Coach
Ricardo Aray | Coach
Alexander Aguilar | Assistant Coach
Eduardo Urbina | Assistant Coach
Erick Padron | Physical Trainer
Michael Mazzini | Physical Trainer
Angelys Madriz | Physiotherapist
Los Naranjos:
Ronny Sarmiento | Venue Coordinator
Ricardo Aray | Head Pro
Esteban Lopez | Coach
Darfin Franco | Physical Trainer
ECA:
Diego Ramos | Venue Coordinator
Nicolas Diaz | Head Pro
Maria Julia Gasparri | Coach
Unimet:
Ronny Sarmiento | Venue Coordinator
Sergio Diez | Head Pro
At Belisario Academy, we have designed a "growth highway" for our athletes. This pathway is structured to guide each player through distinct stages, ensuring the progressive and coherent development of their skills while preparing them to overcome new challenges in their tennis careers.
- Start Membership: The foundation of the journey. This membership marks the beginning for young athletes in tennis. It allows them to learn the fundamentals of the sport, providing fun and knowledge from an early age.
- Basic Membership: Designed to keep the athlete polishing their skills. It focuses on mastering the fundamentals of the sport in a guided, safe environment designed to support both athletic and personal growth from day one.
- Pro Membership: Designed to develop high-performance athletes, this program enhances talent through comprehensive training. It integrates technical, physical, tactical, and mental coaching for those driven to compete and evolve at the highest level.
- VIP Membership: These are reserved exclusively for our most promising athletes, hand-selected by the Belisario Academy team. Members gain access to premium high-performance schedules and specialized training programs focused strictly on elite competitive development.
The "Futuro" program at Belisario Academy is the pinnacle of sports development within the institution, conceived as a high-performance team for elite athletes. It has been meticulously designed to cultivate an exclusive group of tennis players capable of competing and excelling in the most demanding national and international arenas.
Concept and Objectives of High Performance:
The "Futuro" program is an exclusive and advanced initiative for a select group of 8 athletes, personally led by Gustavo Belisario. The primary objective is to maximize every aspect of the athlete's performance, not only in physical and technical areas but also preparing them to compete at the highest professional level.
Key objectives of the team include:
- Comprehensive Development: Offering a complete and personalized training plan covering everything from physical preparation to detailed technical analysis.
- Competitive Excellence: Positioning each athlete among the best in their category and enhancing their projection in professional tennis.
- Innovation and Technology: Integrating cutting-edge tools for performance analysis, such as PlaySight and Humantrack, along with specialized physical evaluations through Cetmar.
Being part of the "Futuro" team means having access to a comprehensive support system, including:
- Sports Support: Expert coaches guide technical and tactical development.
- Physical Preparation and Prevention: Personalized physical training programs and gym access to optimize performance and prevent injuries, complemented by physiotherapy services.
- Mental Strength: Continuous support from sports psychologists to build resilience and concentration.
- Success Philosophy: Implementing the guidelines and principles of Fernando Segal, a benchmark in high-performance team development.
The "Futuro" program not only aims to train exceptional athletes but also well-rounded individuals committed to success, discipline, and perseverance. It is the result of a structured journey through the academy's "Growth Highway," where only athletes who have demonstrated excellence and unwavering commitment are admitted.