Tennis Academy Coordinator & Head Coach – High Performance Athlete Development Specialist
Mr. Igor Schoenefeld was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, and has dedicated his professional career to elite tennis coaching, athlete development, and high-performance training methodologies.
From the age of eight through 24, Mr. Schoenefeld competed extensively on the German National Tennis Circuit, participating at Bundesliga and national tournament level within one of Europe’s most competitive player development systems. His long-term exposure to high-performance competition environments provided the foundation for his advanced understanding of athlete preparation, competitive psychology, and elite player development.
He completed the prestigious German DTB/VDT Tennis Coach Education Program, an extensive four-year professional training pathway widely recognized as one of the most rigorous coach education systems in Europe. During this period, he earned three advanced tennis coaching diplomas with distinct specializations, all internationally recognized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
His expertise spans the full spectrum of athlete development, ranging from advanced club-level player progression to the comprehensive preparation of competitive and professional athletes. His areas of specialization include high-performance athlete development, long-term player progression, tournament and seasonal planning (Micro, Meso, and Macro cycle periodization), advanced match preparation, performance optimization, and the integration of sport psychology into elite tennis training environments.
In addition to his formal qualifications, Mr. Schoenefeld has participated in numerous advanced professional development seminars and certifications focusing on:
- Optimal biomechanical movement structures in tennis performance
- Sport psychology and its application in professional tennis
- Mental resilience and performance enhancement for elite athletes
- Zone performance optimization in high-performance competition environments
- Contemporary methodologies in athlete development and competitive coaching systems
He has also successfully completed an Emergency First Response certification course aligned with current international standards and guidelines for emergency patient care.
In 2024, Mr. Schoenefeld attended and received certification from the World Tennis Coach Conference Seminar, further strengthening his expertise in modern international coaching practices and high-performance athlete management.
For the past 22 years, Mr. Schoenefeld has been a leading figure at ACS Athens, where he serves as Tennis Academy Coordinator and Head Coach of the ACS Athens Tennis Academy. Under his leadership, the program emphasizes technical excellence, professional training standards, athlete-centered development, competitive performance, and the cultivation of a high-performance culture designed to support players at every stage of their athletic journey.