Enrique Seckel

TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

Enrique Seckel is a dedicated tennis professional at Giammalva Racquet Club, where he serves as a full-time coach and trainer for players at all levels—basic, intermediate, advanced, and high performance. With a year of tenure at the club, Enrique brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His career began as a national youth champion, and he went on to play on the ATP tour for two years. He also coached and captained the Chilean national teams for various age groups, including U12, U14, U16, and U18, during COSAT tours and tournaments. Additionally, Enrique founded and directed the Pro Tennis Academy in Santiago and Talca, further solidifying his expertise in the sport.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Enrique's educational journey includes basic education at Integrated School Talca and secondary education at Barros Arana Santiago National Boarding School. He pursued technical studies in Business Administration at Inacao Institute. His professional qualifications are robust, with ITF Coach Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications, and participation in the International Workshop in Asunción, Paraguay, learning from world-renowned coaches like Larry Estefany. His excellence in coaching was recognized in 1990 when he was named Best National Coach and South American Coach of the Year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPERTISE

In his current role, Enrique is responsible for providing and supporting sports instruction across all levels, focusing on high performance. His international experience, coupled with his ability to manage groups and tours, equips him with the expertise needed to handle the complexities of training and development. Enrique has also been involved in notable training projects that aim to develop players both sportingly and technically.