CCTENNIS PERFORMACE
Our mission is to elevate your tennis experience
Our Mission
At CCTennis Performance, our mission is to elevate your tennis experience and help you reach your full potencial! We want to help you maximize your development in all areas of the game, with an integrated and holistic approach. We are committed to integrating cutting-edge research with tested, operational methodologies that enhance every stage of player development—from grassroots to elite levels.
By providing accessible, evidence-based techniques, we empower athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts with the tools needed to optimize performance, refine technique, and maximize potential. Our goal is to make high-quality tennis education and training universally available, ensuring that every player, regardless of background, has the opportunity to develop with precision, efficiency, and excellence.
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COACHING
Maximizing potencial through high performance coaching - individual approach in team environment
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CONSULTING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert guidance for tennis excelence from one of the world top development experts
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CAMPS AND STAGES
Intensive training for next level performance - both in Portugal and in Belgium - get the best of both worlds
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TOURS AND PLANNING
Cutting edge experience in all gender tournaments. Competing smart. Winning big. Improving amazing
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WORKSHOPS AND WEBMINARS
Learn from the best, anytime and anywhere. A clear and strctured model from begginers level to high performance
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ONLINE COURSES
Your game at your own pace with a strcutured and compreensive model for every level
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BOOKS
Knowledge for continuous tennis improvement - learn from a mix of high level cutting experience with the most updated knowledge
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YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Have a taste of what we do - the start of your journey to tennis development
CC - César Coutinho
César Coutinho – A Visionary in Tennis Development
Driven by a passion for tennis excellence, César Coutinho is a leading coach, researcher, and innovator, blending science and hands-on coaching to shape elite players and coaches worldwide.
With a Sports Science degree, High Performance Masters degree at the University of Lisbon and a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Western Australia, he explored tennis serve performance under the guidance of Bruce Elliott. As a professor at the Faculty of Human Kinetics (2004-2013), he designed cutting-edge tennis education programs that redefined player development.
In 2004, he founded César Coutinho Tennis, coaching numerous national champions and international talents across Portugal, Belgium, England, Finland, and the USA. His work contributed to the success of Gastão Elias (ITF No. 6) and top ATP/WTA players like Tommy Robredo (6 ATP).
A respected author, he wrote Sucesso no Ténis, the first Portuguese sports science book on tennis, and introduced the From Grassroots to the Top framework, integrating technical, tactical, physical, and mental training. As Performance Director in Belgium (2016-2022), his model led to record national titles and elite youth team selections.
In 2020, he launched CCTennis Performance, a world-class training academy in Belgium & Portugal, earning TopSport Structure status in 2022. As Coach Education Director for the Portuguese Tennis Federation (2018-2024), he introduced innovative learning programs and played a key role in Portugal’s best-ever international results.
With an unwavering commitment to tennis excellence, César continues to shape the future of the sport, guiding the next generation of champions and coaches.
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In Poland TE16 cat 1 with Nand Vandepoele
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At the Australian Open with Gastão Elias and Luis Miguel Nascimento
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At Le Petit As with Indira Lepage
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Vilamoura TE14 with an Academy Team
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Millennium Estoril Open ATP250 with the book launch
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Captain of the Portuguese u16 girls team In European Championships
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Belgian Junior Championships with Nand Vandepoele
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Highest level Portuguese Coaches Education course in Porto
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Singles and Doubles Champion ITF J60 with Indira Lepage
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Flemish Championships finals with Nand Vandepoele and Thomas Debussche
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Belgian Captain in Summer Cups u16 - ATP 500 Hamburg
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Belgian Junior Tour u9 & u10 with Elise Debussche and Andres Devos
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ITF J200 Italy with Sara Borkop and Indira Lepage
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Singles Champion ITF J100 in Mexico with Indira Lepage
Try it out - Meet Us!
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Camps in Belgium
Stages in Belgium Spring ot Summer In the area of the world renown city of Brugges, 20min away from Ghent, and at the same time as the competitive period in Belgium
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Camps in Portugal
In Beloura Tennis Academy facilities, between the amazing cities of Sintra and Cascais and 20min away from Lisbon centre
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Consulting & private sessions
Clarify whatever aspect of tennis development that you are struguelling with or maximize your weapons staying injury free
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Nuno Marques - Head of Rafa Nadal academy Kuwait
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Jofre Porta - Global Tennis Academy and ex-coach of Carlos Moya and Rafa Nadal
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Cesar Kist - ITF Development officer South and Central America
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”
Gastao Elias - Ex top 60 ATP
ONLINE Books
Our knowledge and experience in a structured way
Bridging Science and Tennis Development
Tennis requires precision, strategy, and continuous growth. While science offers valuable insights, a gap remains between research and real-world application. CCTennis Performance bridges this divide, transforming evidence-based knowledge into practical, tested methodologies for every stage of development.
This section provides a structured approach to training, blending scientific research with hands-on coaching experience. Whether you're a coach, player, or enthusiast, these insights will help refine technique, optimize performance, and unlock full potential on the court.
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Unlock Your Full Potential with CCTennis Performance!
Ready to take your game to the next level? Whether you're aiming to improve your technique, boost your strength, or enhance your on-court performance, CCTennis Performance is here to help you achieve your goals!
✅ Personalized training plans
✅ Expert coaching & performance analysis
✅ Strength & conditioning for peak performance
Book your appointment now and start playing at your best.
Head of Tennis Education Portugal (2018-2024)
Revolutionizing Tennis Coaching
& Education in Portugal
As Director of Coach Education at the Portuguese Tennis Federation (2018-2024), I led a transformative modernization of coaching education, significantly improving coach development, player training pathways, and international results.
Key Innovations & Achievements
✅ World’s First Blended-Learning Tennis Coaching Courses – Pioneered a hybrid training model, merging scientific research with practical application.
✅ Complete Overhaul of Coach Certification (Levels 1, 2 & 3) – Introduced a competency-based structure, with increased flexibility, modular learning, and in-depth evaluation processes (from 2 to up to 12 assessment points per level).
✅ Elite-Level Faculty & Record-Breaking Symposiums – Assembled top national and international lecturers and hosted the most attended coaching symposiums in Portuguese tennis history (2018, 2021, 2023).
✅ Expansion & National Recognition – Grew the department’s annual activities from 10 to 70 (+700%), gained official recognition from the Ministry of Education, and revamped Play & Stay workshops, integrating wheelchair and beach tennis into school programs.
✅ Long-Term Player Development Framework – Designed the "Base to Top Matrix", a holistic roadmap for player growth, now serving as the foundation for all coaching certifications.
✅ Unprecedented Growth in Coach & Teacher Education –
📌 700+ coaches trained
📌 1,180+ physical education teachers certified
📌 230 referees educated
📌 6,000+ evaluation moments conducted
This period marked an unprecedented evolution in Portuguese tennis education. Now, as I fully dedicate myself to CCTennis Performance, I continue applying these principles to develop the next generation of elite players and coaches worldwide.
JOIN ONE OF OUR NEXT HIGHLIGHTS!
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BOOK LAUNCH!!
Master Tennis Technique – From Beginner to Elite
Unlock the secrets of world-class tennis technique with INSIDE OUT Written by renowned coach César Coutinho, this groundbreaking guide takes players and coaches through a step-by-step journey, from fundamentals to elite-level mastery.
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CAMP IN BELGIUM
Elite Tennis Camp – Train & Compete in Belgium!
Join our performance tennis camp near Bruges, designed for players looking to elevate their game during Belgium’s peak tournament season! Led by top coach César Coutinho, this intensive program blends elite training with real competition experience.
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CAMP IN PORTUGAL
Elite Tennis Camp in Portugal – Train & Compete!
Experience world-class training in the stunning Lisbon region, near Cascais & Sintra! Designed for ambitious players, this performance camp combines elite coaching with access to Portugal’s top tournaments.
OUR PROGRAMS
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COACHING
Maximizing potencial through high performance coaching - individual approach in team environment
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CONSULTING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert guidance for tennis excelence from one of the world top development experts
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CAMPS & STAGES
Intensive training for next level performance - both in Portugal and in Belgium - get the best of both worlds
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TOURS & PLANNING
Cutting edge experience in all age categories and gender tournaments. Competing smart. Winning big. Improving amazing
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WORKSHOPS & WEBMINARS
Learn from the best, anytime and anywhere. A clear and strctured model from begginers level to high performance
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ONLINE COURSES
Your game at your own pace with a structured and compreensive model for every level
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BOOKS
Knowledge for continuous tennis improvement - learn from a mix of high level cutting experience with the most updated knowledge
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YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Have a taste of what we do - the start of your journey to tennis development
Online Courses
Master Tennis Anywhere – Online Courses by César Coutinho
Take your tennis skills to the next level with our exclusive online courses! Designed for players and coaches, these programs deliver elite training anytime, anywhere.
🔹 Proven techniques backed by sports science
🔹 Step-by-step video lessons for all levels
🔹 Personalized insights from top coach César Coutinho
Train smarter, improve faster, and gain a winning edge—all from the comfort of your home!
Enroll now and start training today!
INSIDE OUT - THE BOOK ABOUT TECHNICQUE IN TENNIS!
INSIDE OUT - THE BOOK ABOUT TECHNICQUE IN TENNIS!
Master Tennis Technique – From Beginner to Elite 🎾📖
Unlock the secrets of world-class tennis technique with [Book Title]! Written by renowned coach César Coutinho, this groundbreaking guide takes players and coaches through a step-by-step journey, from fundamentals to elite-level mastery.
Pre book now!! Launch date on the 1 of June 2025!
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