GPTCA Partners with Pancho Campo to Launch Mental Performance Program
04 March 2026
The Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA) is proud to announce a partnership with performance coach and former professional tennis player Pancho Campo to deliver specialized mental training programs for coaches and players worldwide under the name SMILE Top Performance.
This alliance strengthens GPTCA’s commitment to integrating structured mental training and stress management into elite tennis education. Through this collaboration, GPTCA members will gain access to programs designed to enhance performance under pressure, improve emotional control, build resilience, and effectively manage fear - key factors in modern high-performance tennis.
Pancho Campo, an Olympic participant and creator of the SMILE Top Performance methodology, has spent decades helping athletes, executives, and global leaders optimize performance through advanced mental conditioning. His experience includes working with internationally recognized figures such as Barack Obama, Andre Agassi, Sting, Pink Floyd, Enrique Iglesias, and Stefan Edberg. His methodology is grounded in both professional sport and extreme performance challenges that reinforce stress mastery and mental toughness.
“Modern tennis requires not only technical and physical excellence, but exceptional mental strength,” said Pancho Campo. “Together with GPTCA, we will provide practical, science-based tools to help coaches and players perform at their highest level.”
The SMILE Top Performance modules will be integrated into GPTCA’s educational framework through workshops and online sessions for tennis professionals worldwide.
By combining GPTCA’s global coaching network with Pancho Campo’s expertise in mental performance, this partnership aims to elevate international standards in tennis coaching and player development.
About GPTCA
The Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA) is an international organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and certifying tennis coaches worldwide.
About Pancho Campo
Pancho Campo is a former professional tennis player, Olympic participant, entrepreneur, extreme sportsman and performance coach. He has worked with elite
athletes and leaders across multiple industries, helping them manage stress, overcome fear, and achieve peak performance.