High Performance Tennis Academy · MarbellaMay 15, 2026

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High Performance Tennis Training in Marbella: What Serious Players Really Need

By Mikhail KukushkinMay 15, 20265 min read

High Performance Tennis Training in Marbella: What Serious Players Really Need

Marbella has become one of the leading destinations in Europe for tennis training. With its climate, facilities, and year-round outdoor conditions, players from around the world travel here to improve their game.

However, many players spend countless hours on court without a clear development system. Improvement is not simply about hitting more balls. It requires a structured process built around technical development, physical preparation, tactical understanding, and measurable performance indicators.

A professional standard, built around the individual

At Mikhail Kukushkin High Performance Tennis Academy, our approach is based on the standards of professional tennis.

Long-term success comes from consistency, discipline, and individualization.
Mikhail Kukushkin

After more than twenty years competing on the ATP Tour, I learned that long-term success comes from consistency, discipline, and individualization. Every player has different strengths, weaknesses, physical characteristics, and competitive goals.

For this reason, we do not follow a one-size-fits-all methodology. Each player begins with a detailed assessment that defines the development plan from day one.

Every player begins with

  • Technical fundamentals
  • Movement efficiency
  • Physical capabilities
  • Tactical awareness
  • Competitive performance patterns

Based on this evaluation, we create an individualized development plan designed to maximize progress.

Who the programs are for

  • Competitive junior players
  • ITF-level athletes
  • International tournament players
  • Professionals preparing for competition
  • Players seeking long-term development in a professional environment

Training takes place in Marbella, Spain, one of the best locations in Europe for year-round tennis development.

The objective is simple: create a system that allows every player to train with purpose, measure progress, and perform at their highest level.

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