Ferrer Tennis Academy and USPA Agree to an Exclusive Partnership Agreement
By Manny Iloba
Student-athletes should not have to choose between their athletic pursuits and a strong education. That is why US Performance Academy (USPA) and Academia Tenis Ferrer have expanded their partnership with a new three-year agreement.
Under the partnership, USPA will continue serving as Ferrer Tennis Academy’s official U.S. online school partner. Together, both organizations are making it easier for student-athletes to train, travel, and compete without compromising a great education.
A flexible academic path for tennis players
USPA offers an accredited U.S. online program designed to work alongside a demanding tennis schedule. Students can access:
- Flexible academic pacing
- Academic planning
- NCAA eligibility evaluation
- College counseling
- Support from a USPA Learning Coach based at the academy
The Learning Coach helps students organize deadlines, communicate with teachers, and build routines that fit around training and competition.
USPA Students: Rocco Richardson, Marta Lopez
A shared commitment to the whole student
This partnership reflects a shared belief: student-athletes deserve an education model that supports their full development, not just their performance in sport.
As part of the announcement, Manny Iloba, Ed.D., Global Head of Business Development and Partnerships at USPA, emphasized the value of building an academic experience around the needs of high-performance student-athletes. Ferrer Tennis Academy Manager Gonzalo Morell reinforced that education remains central to each player’s long-term growth, on and off the court.
Both organizations have emphasized that they are committed to helping students grow as learners, athletes, and young adults.
USPA Student: Valentina Kirsch
Two Ferrer student-athletes, two paths forward
Marta López Rubí, Class of 2027, is a competitive tennis player from Spain who trains at Academia Tenis Ferrer. She recently won a U16 title and competed in events including the AS Young Tour at La Nucía. USPA’s flexible schedule lets her organize schoolwork around training and tournaments. Read Marta’s student story.
Valentina Kirsch, Class of 2028, is an emerging junior player who trains at Ferrer Tennis Academy and competed in the Laieta Barcelona Cup U16 in Barcelona. She plans schoolwork around training and tournaments and values regular contact with her teachers. Valentina hopes to attend college in the United States; studying a U.S. curriculum gives her a foundation aligned with that goal, alongside access to USPA college counseling. Read Valentina’s student story.
About Academia Tenis Ferrer
Based in La Nucía on Spain’s Costa Blanca, Academia Tenis Ferrer offers tennis programs for junior, adult, and professional players. Its coaches and training facilities support players as they develop technical skills, fitness, tactical understanding, and mental strength. The academy’s approach also emphasizes effort, attitude, respect, and personal growth on and off the court. Explore Academia Tenis Ferrer.
“Before being a tennis player, you are first a person, and education is fundamental to a young person’s development both on and off the court,” said Gonzalo Morell, Manager of Ferrer Tennis Academy.
Manny Iloba, Ed.D., Global Head of Business Development and Partnerships at USPA, said the three-year agreement builds on the organizations’ work together and strengthens the academic pathway for current and future Ferrer student-athletes.
Families who enroll through the partnership receive a 15% annual tuition discount, waived application fees, and priority admissions processing.
Learn more about this unique partnership
Ferrer student-athletes can pursue their goals on court while continuing to make academic progress. Learn more about US Performance Academy and Academia Tenis Ferrer.
