Davie, Florida — founded by Nick Saviano
High performanceis not a promise.It's the program.
World-class junior development led by the coach behind Grand Slam champions — with 100% college placement.
Programs
Choose how you train
Every path leads into the same developmental engine — a personalized game plan and a 4:1 coaching ratio.
College placement
From our courts to college rosters
100% of our college-track players have earned a spot on a university team — built on decades of direct relationships with college recruiters and coaches.
The founder
Four decades at the top of the game
Top-40 ATP professional. USTA Director of Coaching for a decade. Author of Maximum Tennis. Nick Saviano has coached Grand Slam champions and world No.1 juniors — including Sloane Stephens and Genie Bouchard.
That standard is the academy. Every SHPT player trains inside the same methodology that produced champions.
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.
A letter from Nick
“Coaching and educating young people is a sacred trust.”
At SHPT we provide outstanding coaching to players from around the world, using The Saviano Method as our cornerstone — from young juniors and aspiring collegiate athletes to ATP and WTA professionals.
I personally design and direct every aspect of our training program, and I am typically on court daily working with all of our players. Choosing SHPT is a choice to give your child the absolute best opportunity to improve their game, achieve their goals, and grow in the principles of life success.
In their words
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.”
Over 25 years in business
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