We develop talent, we build the future.
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 four strategically located facilities in Caracas (Los Naranjos, Centro Deportivo San Luis, Universidad Metropolitana, and Escuela Campo Alegre), the academy offers a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to high performance, as well as personalized sessions.
Committed to innovation, Belisario Academy has launched the first mobile app for a tennis academy in Venezuela, allowing users to self-manage registrations, classes, and payments. Additionally, it is developing an artificial intelligence system to optimize customer service.
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 45 employees, including 22 coaches and head pros.
Here's our team of coaches, sports psychologists and physios:
Gustavo Belisario | Founder and Director
Álvaro Hincapié | Sports Director
Luis Capriles | Technical Director
Alexander Álvarez | Sports Psychologist
San Luis:
David Ortiz | Venue Coordinator
Sebastian Anzola | HeadPro
Dickson De Bourg | Coach
Glenn Vivas | Coach
Fernando Vielma | Coach
Antonio Simosa | Coach
Marco Millan | Coach
Oswaldo Rodríguez | Assistant Coach
Alexander Aguilar | Assistant Coach
Francisco Romero | Physical Trainer
Michael Mazzini | Physical Trainer
Angelys Madriz | Physiotherapist
Los Naranjos:
Karen Morales | Venue Coordinator
Isaías Abraham | HeadPro
Andrés García | Coach
Luis Muñoz | Coach
Cesar Pineda | Coach
Ricardo Aray | Assistant Coach
Erick Padrón | Physical Trainer
Unimet:
Yonander Cabriles | HeadPro
At Belisario Academy, we have designed a "growth highway" for our athletes. This pathway is structured to guide each player through different stages, ensuring progressive and coherent development of their skills and preparing them to face new challenges in their tennis careers.
Below is a summary of our general programs:
- Initiation (1 and 2): The starting point for future tennis players. In this phase, players learn the fundamentals of the sport, preparing them for the next stages of their training.
- Formation (1 and 2): This program focuses on building the athlete's future. It applies comprehensive training covering technical, physical, tactical, and mental aspects.
- Development (1 and 2): Aimed at high-performance youth training. The goal is to develop players' talent through comprehensive training in the four key areas: technique, physicality, tactics, and mental strength.
- Futuro: Composed of a select group of high-competition players who represent the academy in national and international tournaments. These athletes follow a rigorous work plan designed by a team of experts to achieve specific high-level goals.
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.