05 — Testimonials

Voices from the
tour.

Words from players, parents and coaches who have worked alongside Rafa for years. Click a name to read the full letter or watch the video transcript.

junior

Adam Bain

ITUSA student since 8 years old

“From our very first training, Rafa identified critical areas and built a customized long-term plan.”

pro player

Albert Ramos Viñolas

ATP Top-20 · Spanish Professional Tennis Player

“Rafael is not only an outstanding professional, but also a person of great integrity and character.”

pro player

Anna-Lena Grönefeld

WTA · Career-high #14 singles, #7 doubles

“He's one of the best out there. Passionate, really into it with his heart, and works on every little detail he can possibly do.”

pro player

Brandon Nakashima

ATP · USA rising star · ITUSA student since age 11

“I genuinely believe you are the only coach who can help Brandon reach the highest level of his true potential and develop into a real Grand Slam contender.”

coach

Daniel Panajotti

Italian Federation National Coach · WTA-certified since 2003

“Rafael Font de Mora is an honest, passionate, and respectful professional. That is how I know him.”

junior

Eden Boamah

ITUSA student since 11 years old · Class of 2029

“I believe Coach Rafael is one of the most loving and firm coaches I have had the privilege of being around.”

partner

Eloy Cañadas

Former International Tennis Promotion Director · Adidas Tennis

“Rafael represented the values of our brand with exceptional professionalism and authenticity — one of the most loyal Adidas ambassadors in tennis.”

junior

Evan & Daniel Sharygin

ITUSA students since age 10 · MIT & Harvard

“Because of Rafa's excellent coaching, both of my kids won big tournaments and got accepted to play at MIT and Harvard.”

junior

James Ross — "Big Toro"

ITUSA student since 11 · USA #1 U-12 · Blue Chip prospect

“To be the best in the world, you have to be trained by the best. This is the greatest academy — we have the greatest coaches.”

junior

June Lee

Harvard Women's Tennis Captain · Class of 2017

“iTUSA is a mindset. It is about replacing bad habits with new and exciting dreams.”

junior

Maxi Duncan

Harvard 2025 · All-Ivy League · ITUSA since 8

“Rafa, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are the best.”

pro player

Meghann Shaughnessy

WTA · Career-high #11 singles, #4 doubles · ITUSA since 13

“ITUSA is what I attribute most of my success to — an amazing academy. It's all about hard work, putting in the hours.”

coach

Mike Van Zutphen

USPTA Master Professional · USTA & USPTA Hall of Fame

“He's truly one of the best professionals I've ever seen. Honest, forthright, reliable and consistent — I give him the highest recommendation.”

coach

Oscar Realme

ITUSA Academy Coach · ITF/WTA traveling coach

“Rafael's coaching style was demanding and intense — common in high-performance tennis. All interactions I observed were centered on training, discipline, and performance.”

pro player

Peyton Stearns

WTA · NCAA Singles Champion · ITUSA since age 9

“He is so passionate. The kids want to work hard and please him because he wants to please them and make them better — the detail he goes into is amazing.”

coach

Wesley Whitehouse

Former World No. 1 Junior · Wimbledon Junior Champion

“Rafael Font de Mora demonstrates professional conduct, personal integrity, and character of the highest standard.”

Voices from thetour.

Adam Bain

Albert Ramos Viñolas

Anna-Lena Grönefeld

Brandon Nakashima

Daniel Panajotti

Eden Boamah

Eloy Cañadas

Evan & Daniel Sharygin

James Ross — "Big Toro"

June Lee

Maxi Duncan

Meghann Shaughnessy

Mike Van Zutphen

Oscar Realme

Peyton Stearns

Wesley Whitehouse

Voices from the
tour.