Abhiney Kumar
International Tennis Coach, certified trainer, and passionate advocate for player-first athlete development in India.
Abhiney Kumar
Founder & Head Coach · Sports Life
A Lifelong Commitment to the Sport
Abhiney Kumar is an International Tennis Coach, certified trainer, and the Founder of Sports Life Tennis Academy. With over 16 years of competitive tennis experience and extensive international coaching exposure in Spain, he has dedicated his career to developing not just better tennis players, but better individuals.
His journey in tennis started at age 4, when he first picked up a racket. What began as a childhood passion evolved into a lifelong commitment to the sport—as a player, as an observer, and ultimately, as a coach who believes deeply in the power of structured development and player-first coaching.
From Competitive Player to Global Coach
How diverse experiences across India and Europe shaped Abhiney's coaching philosophy.
From Player to Coach
Abhiney's competitive playing career gave him firsthand insights into what young athletes truly need—not just technical instruction, but discipline, mental resilience, tactical intelligence, and consistent tournament exposure.
International Exposure
His training and coaching stints in Spain at world-class academies (including Rafa Nadal Academy, JC Ferrero Equelite, and Jofre Porta) exposed him to modern European methodologies, biomechanics, and structured player pathways.
Bridging the Gap
Returning to India, he identified that many talented players had enormous passion but lacked structured pathways, multi-surface facilities, and long-term planning. This inspired the founding of Sports Life Tennis Academy in 2024.
International Experience & Mentorship
Insights gathered from world-renowned tennis coaches and top-ranked ATP tour professionals.
Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy
Studying high-intensity Spanish clay court drills and physical conditioning systems.
With Jofre Porta
Mentorship from legendary coach who trained world No. 1 players in Spain.
With Karen Khachanov
Engaging with former ATP World No. 8 and Olympic silver medalist.
Certifications & Accreditations
Rigorous professional credentials ensuring the highest coaching standards.
Diploma — J.C. Ferrero Academy
Diploma from J.C. Ferrero Tennis Academy (Equelite), Spain.
NIS Certified Coach
National Institute of Sports qualification in sports coaching.
PTR Certified Coach
Professional Tennis Registry international coach certification.
AITA-ITF Certified Coach
All India Tennis Association & International Tennis Federation credentials.
16+ Years Experience
Over a decade and a half of competitive playing and high-performance coaching.
SAI Khelo India Contributor
Contributed to the tennis talent induction protocol for Khelo India.
Why Player-First Coaching?
For Abhiney, the player is never secondary. Every training session, every coaching decision, and every opportunity created at Sports Life is filtered through one question: What is best for this player's long-term growth?
Abhiney's Vision for Indian Tennis
“We don't simply aim to produce tournament winners. We aim to build self-confident, disciplined, and resilient individuals who carry the spirit of tennis into every walk of life.”
Meet Abhiney & The Team
Experience our player-first coaching approach firsthand with a free skill assessment and centre tour.
Roshanara Club · Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium · Punjabi Bagh Club