About Robert Salum
Robert Salum is a USPTA - PTR - RPT and USTA Certified Teaching Professional with over 35 years of experience. He has coached ATP and WTA ranked players, as well as top juniors from many countries around the world.
Robert is an expert in Singles and Doubles strategy, Mental Toughness Training and Sport Science, as well as a successful Special Events organizer.
His top teaching positions have been as international staff member of the Van der Meer Tennis Clinics, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (along Dr. James Loehr, world renowned Sports Psychologist) and The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
He has worked in the Sarasota/Longboat Key area since 1990. During his tenure as Head Pro and Tennis Director at The Colony, the facility was voted #1 Tennis Resort in the USA by TENNIS Magazine readers for three consecutive years. When the facility closed, Robert became the Tennis Director at The Landings Racquet Club and taught specialty lessons at the prestigious Longboat Key Club. Afterwards, he became the Tennis Director at Cedars Tennis Club & Resort, also in Longboat Key, Florida.
He currently coaches at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center where he develops sophisticated tennis programs for all skill levels and provides individual lessons and group clinics.
Top 10 Reasons to learn from Robert Salum
A purpose-driven, value-centered approach to helping students succeed in every way
A friendly, yet disciplined, attitude that continually encourages each student to go "beyond personal best"
Solid knowledge, background and credentials from the largest organizations in the world - proven effective while coaching ATP, WTA and world-class junior players
Vast, hands-on expertise in the fields of Sport Science, Sport Psychology, Biomechanics, Stroke Analysis and Match-play Strategy, polished at the best tennis academies and resorts in the world
Exceptional teaching ability, based on educationally-sound methods learned elbow-to-elbow with masters Dennis Van der Meer, Nick Bollettieri, Dr. James Loehr, Gerry Wortelboer and Pat Etcheberry
A passion for crafting the simplest, most personalized and effective way to help each student
Superb handling of large groups, refined during the organization of tennis clinics with record-breaking attendance in Latin America and the United States
Extremely precise analytical skills honed through his experience as a professional video editor
A clear understanding of the social power of tennis, demonstrated by his ability to connect players and create strong networks, excelling in the organization of special events.
The guarantee that you will become a passionate tennis player for life
