Davie, Florida · Why SHPT
A personalized game plan
for every player
We take players to the next level by building the training around the individual — at every stage, from young juniors to touring professionals.
- 100% college placement
- 4:1 player-to-coach ratio
- 45 years of coaching
Key focuses
What we build in every player
Game Style
We build each player's game around their own vision, on-court personality, physical attributes and weapons — not a template.
Strategy & Tactics
A clear understanding of their basic strategy, high-percentage patterns, and the tactics that put their strengths in charge of a point.
Movement
Footwork, tracking, recovery and positioning — speed, agility and balance assessed and trained on court every day.
Mental Conditioning
The mental skills and discipline to compete at full potential, worked on daily rather than talked about occasionally.
Physical Training
A high-performance athletic development program built around the demands the sport actually places on a body.
Nutritional Counseling
Nationally recognized nutrition partners, so players have the fuel and hydration daily training and competition demand.
An honest assessment of your player's game, level and path.
Junior to collegiate
100% of our college-track players get placed
It's no coincidence that SHPT players are consistently sought after by top universities. Our coaches are involved at every step, with decades of relationships with college recruiters and coaches.
Why SHPT
Ten reasons families choose Saviano
Nick Saviano
A world-renowned coach with a reputation for turning junior players into talented collegiate and professional athletes.
The Saviano Method
Working with young people is a sacred trust — to both the individual and their parents.
Excellent Staff
Every coach is hand-selected and mentored by Nick Saviano himself to provide the best possible programming.
Outstanding Results
USTA national junior champions, ITF and Grand Slam junior champions, top collegians, and 50+ world-class players.
Great Facilities
Lighted Har-Tru and hard courts, gym, indoor track, basketball, racquetball, pool, professional turf area, and security.
Personalized Development
Every player trains inside their own plan — game style, tactics and physical development built around them, not a template.
Physical Training
A dedicated strength and conditioning program featuring renowned Athletix Training.
Great Location
Sunny year-round in safe, beautiful Davie — beaches 15 minutes away, three international airports within 50 minutes.
Tennis Capital of the World
Local, sectional, national and international events — plus ATP and WTA Futures and Tour events — all within 30 minutes.
Security
A highly secure, monitored facility, so players and parents can be at total ease.
Where they train
21 courts, a gym, and a Florida winter
Lighted hard and Har-Tru clay courts, strength and conditioning on site, in the competitive tennis capital of the world.
Who they train with
The coaches on court every day
Nick directs the program daily, and every coach beside him is hand-selected and trained in the Saviano Method.
Nick Saviano
Founder & Head Coach
Daniel Ventura
Senior High Performance Coach
Sergio Lizarraga
High Performance Coach
Junior (Israel) Ore
High Performance Coach
Bodin Zarkovic
High Performance Coach
Courtney Davis
High Performance Coach
Tara Collingwood
Sports Nutritionist · MS, RDN, CSSD
Page Love
Sports Nutritionist · MS, RDN, CSSD
Megan Neyer, Ph.D.
Sport & Performance Psychology
Natalie Mantilla
Office & Admissions Manager
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From the players
Trusted by champions
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.”
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- Honest guidance on the right program and level
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