HRT Tennis Academy

HRT Tennis Academy offers high performance clinics, adult clinics, mental and conditioning sessions, and tennis camps that include movement exercises, tennis drills, and match play. The program also offers camps throughout the year and a Europe Trip as part of its tennis activities.

• Ages: 6–18 years old

HRT Tennis Academy states that its mission is developing and training athletes to reach their full potential while instilling values that will make them the leaders of tomorrow, and it aims to help players reach their maximum potential as competitive players. The academy emphasizes live ball, drills, point play, technique, strategy, footwork, and match play, along with positive reinforcement, intensity, hard work, discipline, and pushing limits. Programs are tailored to individual age, skill level, and level of dedication or commitment, and camps include personalized attention and instruction.

HRT’s coaching staff includes CEO and Academy Director Jose Hilla; Tennis Director and General Manager Hugo Colpart; Head Coach and Full-Time Program Director Cesar Rabelo; Head Coach Nate Oppenheim; Tennis Coaches Kimi Kaloi, Jesus Aranda, Alex Araiz, and Andres Martinez; and Lead of Adult Programs, Junior Development and Operations, Sarah Spruch. The mental program is led by Jeff Greenwald. The founder, José Hilla, grew up in Spain, was a top junior playing alongside Rafael Nadal, Roberto Bautista Agut, Daniel Gimeno, and Nicolás Almagro, played professionally in Europe, won two national championships in the United States as a college player, was ranked top 10 in singles and doubles, coached Santa Clara University to 21 wins and an all-time high ITA Division I National Ranking of No. 29 with a second-round appearance in the NCAA tournament, and coached Sonoma State University, where he was named Coach of the Year. HRT’s experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities are described as providing players with top-notch coaching, programs, and opportunities.

HRT Tennis Academy is described as a leading tennis academy in Northern California and a premier destination for tennis players of all levels. It offers world class tennis training and education, with high performance tennis clinics held after school and adult tennis clinics for players of all levels. Tennis camps are offered throughout the year during summers, school vacations, and weekends. The academy has global partnerships with academies in France, Spain, and Brazil, and it is also present internationally at the Valencia Tennis Center in Valencia, Spain, which has 8 clay courts, 6 padel courts, and numerous other sports facilities. The Valencia location is near the beach.

The academy is located in a region described as having a mild Mediterranean climate and numerous tennis courts, clubs, and tournaments, including the Tiburon Challenger. A testimonial from Fabien Reboul, ATP No. 45 in doubles, states that training at HRT Tennis Academy was a game-changer for him and that the dedication and expertise of the coaching staff pushed him to new limits and helped him reach his full potential.

Last updated March 19, 2026.