Tennis
Adriano Fuorivia
Coached
Denis Shapovalov
Adriano Fuorivia
Canadian Coaching Legend and Junior Coach to Denis ShapovalovAdriano Fuorivia, a renowned Canadian coaching legend, worked with Denis Shapovalov from the age of 12 through to 18. Under his guidance, Denis transformed from a player with no national titles to a champion winning national titles, junior Grand Slams, and reaching the semifinals of the Masters Series in Canada, where he famously defeated Rafael Nadal.Fuorivia’s coaching philosophy is centered around taking the ball early, creating linear power, and using the legs to generate explosiveness. He emphasizes the importance of a wide base, consistently developing and stressing this fundamental aspect in his training. His unique and fascinating content includes brilliant specific drills, such as using targets in a distinctive way to track where the ball finishes, the second serve plus one drill, turning defense into offense, and how he future-proofed Denis’s game by developing a playing style that resembled an adult, easing his transition to the professional circuit.Adriano also shares invaluable insights into footwork and court positioning, explaining how recovering to a base position further back allows players to track the ball earlier and create more opportunities to step in. His core beliefs focus on pushing players to their limits and not allowing any excuses from players or parents. His famous mantra, "I'm not in the business of excuses," was pivotal in developing Denis’s mental toughness, teaching him not to bail out of points or resort to low-percentage tennis.The content Adriano offers is a combination of drills, core philosophies visible in Denis’s game, emphasizing legs, explosiveness, and attacking any ball when inside the court. He shares fascinating stories of Denis’s development, including training sessions at 1 AM and using an eye patch to strengthen the weaker eye. His brilliant serving progression video is a must-see for developing players.Additionally, at the end of the content, there will be three podcast videos available, where Adriano discusses his coaching experiences, philosophies, and answers questions, providing further insights into his successful coaching strategies.Join Coachlife to delve into the exceptional coaching world of Adriano Fuorivia and learn from the best!
Players coached
Denis Shapovalov (ATP 10)
Coached between 12 - 18 years old