My Story
Fuentes Tennis International (FTI) is where serious players come to finally understand their game. Early in my career, I interned under former Mexican #1 and top 50 professional player in the 70's, Oscar Arroyo. Now with over 40 years of technical expertise, I have developed a proven record with a unique learning system to help players of all ages fulfill their full potential.
During his formative years, and after a 12 inch growth spurt, the High School basketball coach had an idea and it was one that eventually would lead to Luis playing collegiate basketball on a full scholarship and playing in the 1979 National Junior AAU basketball tournament with future NBA standouts, Bernard King, Earvin (Magic) Johnson, Danny Ainge, James Thomas and Dereck Harper. After graduating with a degree in Excercise Physiology and a minor in Education, Luis would become certified as an United States Professional Tennis coach in 1986.
Over my 40 plus year career, 50 junior players I’ve coached have gone on to play at the United States college level, with many achieving tennis scholarships. In 1987, I was part of the transition team for Michele Jackson Norbrega as she ascended into the WTA top 100. To date, six FTI students have made the transition to the professional level, with Haydn Lewis being the first Barbadian Pro tennis player in 35 years.
Between 2000 and 2005, Luis also co-directed high performance tennis camps at Wake Forest University with NCAA coaches Chad Skorupka and Maryland University head coach, Jim Laitta, giving over 120 Caribbean players an introduction to the way of life and education opportunities available on United States college campuses.
Between 1994 and 2025, the FTI Tennis Academy was founded where to date, 13 players have gone to represent Barbados at the Davis and Federation Cup , where Luis also had the honor of serving as the Barbados captain. Today Luis is considered by many as the Dean of Caribbean coaches when player glitches appear and serious intervention is needed.
Services
There are plenty of coaches that can put you through a myriad of drills. Sorry, no tennis clichés - just results.
If I only had a quarter for every time I've heard these comments in the industry, I wouldnt need this website...
“Bend your knees. Watch the ball. Follow through.” Great job!
That’s cute, but let’s talk biomechanics, timing, and why your forehand collapses when it matters most. Oh yeah, and whats the deal with all the lobs?
At FTI, every session is personal. I diagnose, correct, and rebuild strokes so they work under pressure. If your mechanics are ugly, well, you know.....
Private lessons and analysis
Limited slots each week. Hands-on correction, immediate feedback, and the serving of some good humor.
Fault Finding & Fixing
Sorry, no fancy video services available at heavenly price points. Got a phone? That'll work. Send me your zig-zag swing, I’ll send back a fix.
Zoom Consults
Zoom consults for players worldwide.
Mind those time zones....and please, don't call on Sundays during the NFL season...Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sessions
140 Barbadian dollars
35 Barbadian dollars
140 Barbadian dollars
Moments
Gilles Gosselin
Both of my boys learned tneir tennis fundamentals around the age of 5 from Lou at his academy in Barbados. Lou has a tremendous understanding of the tennis fundamentals and communicates them in a clear, patient manner. My boys would not have played competitive tennis in the United States and Canada and at college without learning those fundamentals from Lou.
Catherine Wilson
Star International School
Umm Shief, Dubai, UAE
I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Luis Fuentes as both his colleague and his student for a period of 20 plus years. The passion, knowledge and vision that Lou brings to his coaching is exceptional.
His coaching style is unique as he is able to instill in his students desire, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in order to reach their own potential, regardless of their individual level of ability. Lou is an inspirational coach who makes people "believe in themselves".
Lukas Gosselin
I grew up playing and loving tennis my entire life, and Iowe a great deal of that to Luis. He's a great coach who always created a fun environment. He laid the foundation of my tennis game and without him, there was no way I would have gone on to play college tennis. I will always be grateful for the guidance and and most importantly, the technical ear to correct problems whenever they arose.
Steve Pownall
Stockton Heath Tennis Club UK
I have always been impressed with the dynamic combination of expertise and dedication that Lou brings to his tennis coaching.
I have witnessed him coach clinics for social players right up to technically skilled club players and they have all taken great value from the experience.
The format he uses during his sessions, along with the quick wit and American humour , with sharp attention to individual progress is, in my opinion, unprecedented .