From player to coach
There is no substitute for proven
Widely regarded as one of the world's preeminent tennis coaches, Nick Saviano stresses hard work, character, and personal integrity — with one cornerstone: coaching young people is a sacred trust.
About Nick
45 years of world-class tennis
Nine years playing on the ATP Tour, followed by 35 years as a high-performance coach. Nick has helped train over 50 players who went on to professional careers on the WTA and ATP tours — including Grand Slam winners, Olympic gold medalists, and world No. 1s in singles and doubles. The juniors he has worked with have won virtually every major junior event in the world.
That body of experience became The Saviano Method — a coaching methodology built on fundamental principles of life and tennis that transcend time, combined with the constantly evolving, cutting-edge changes to the game.
Nick has received numerous awards from the USOC, USTA, USPTA, Tennis Canada, the PTR, and many others.
Notable achievements
A career that matters
World No. 48
Career-high ATP singles ranking during nine years on tour — after a junior career as a top US player and All-American on Stanford's NCAA Championship team.
ATP Tour singles winner
Title in Nice, France — one of the highlights of a nine-year professional playing career.
USTA Director of Coaching
National Coach, Director of Coaching for Men's Tennis, and Director of High Performance Coaching Education — building the national program that trained a generation of American coaches.
Maximum Tennis
Authored one of the most respected player-development books in the sport, distilling the Saviano Method.
2x Touring Coach of the Year
Recognized at the US Open with the Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year award — for the second time.
SHPT, Davie, Florida
50+ players developed for the WTA and ATP tours — including Grand Slam winners, Olympic gold medalists, and world No. 1s in singles and doubles.
The Saviano Method
Let their creative genius be unleashed
The Saviano Method is the culmination of 45 years of coaching and playing knowledge. Nick's goal is to enable each person to be all that they can be. It spans five categories:
What the industry says
“His knowledge of tennis can take a young player just as far as he or she wishes to go! Everyone who has ever had the opportunity to work with Nick can describe him with these words — Nick is unqualifiedly 'The Very Best!'”
“As a graduate of two Ivy League schools, teaching surgery at Harvard Medical School, and a parent of five children in competitive sports, I have never seen a teacher as gifted as Nick Saviano. Our daughter's game and national ranking skyrocketed in just one year at SHPT — but more importantly, she learned to believe in herself and compete for every point.”
Nick's promise
A letter from Nick
At SHPT, we provide outstanding coaching and training to players from around the world, using The Saviano Method as our cornerstone. We work with players at many stages of development — from young juniors and aspiring collegiate athletes to ATP and WTA professionals — in a safe and wholesome environment that personally addresses the needs, goals, and aspirations of each student.
I personally design and direct every aspect of our training program, and I am typically on court daily working with all of our players. Choosing SHPT is a choice to give your child the absolute best opportunity to improve their game, achieve their goals, and grow in principles of life success that will benefit them on and off the court for years to come.
One of the world's most preeminent coaches
Globally acclaimed, real results
More resources from Nick
The method, wherever you are
Every day at the academy, players work through not only the technique needed to hit a ball well, but the strategy and mindset needed to do it at the highest level, consistently.
Nick distilled that methodology into his book, Maximum Tennis, and into his online training platform — both available to players anywhere in the world.
What they say
Champions who trained with Nick
What I loved most about working with Nick was his focus on me, as a person, rather than who I was on the tennis court.
I started working with Nick when I was 10 years old. He was my primary developmental coach, building my game and my confidence, and he has been part of my team at different times throughout my professional career. His approach focuses on every student finding what brings them joy while encouraging them to be the best version of themselves every day.
I credit so much of my success to him.
I've worked with Nick throughout my career since I was 12 years old. He has been instrumental to my development.
“Nick's methodology is truly a game-changer. I worked with him for most of my career and I know people will be amazed at how he can help them develop.”
“Nick is one of the best coaches and coaching educators in the world today. His coaching has contributed to the success of champions at every level.”
Train with Nick