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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 41 MIN

Gustavo Marcaccio

from The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe · host Gustavo Marcaccio, Hernan Chousa

Gustavo Marcaccio, a former professional tennis player from Argentina (ATP ranking peak #258) is a tennis coach and head coach at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca, Spain, where he has been a pivotal part of Rafael Nadal's coaching team since 2017. With a career spanning over two decades in professional tennis coaching, Gustavo previously worked with players like David Ferrer and has contributed to Rafa's Grand Slam victories and Olympic successes. Known for his expertise in technical development, mental preparation, and player-coach relationships, he emphasizes discipline, humility, and continuous improvement at the academy, which trains over 180 young athletes annually in a holistic environment combining sports, education, and personal growth. Gustavo's bond with Rafa is built on trust and shared passion, often highlighting Rafa's work ethic, family values, and recovery mindset. A father himself, he brings a parental perspective to coaching, focusing on long-term athlete well-being and life skills beyond the court.ParentShift course 30% off with the code TRIBE. Link below: ParentShift (English): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/parentshift?ref=c23daa Entrena Tu Legado (Spanish): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/entrenatulegado?ref=c23daaRafa Nadal Academy Social Media Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafanadalacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafanadalacademy/Twitter/X: https://x.com/rnadalacademyRafa Nadal Academy Website: https://www.rafanadalacademy.com/You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

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Gustavo Marcaccio, a former professional tennis player from Argentina (ATP ranking peak #258) now head coach at the Rafa Nadal Academy and a key member of Rafael Nadal's coaching team since 2017, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his intimate insights on one of tennis's greatest legends. Drawing from his close bond with Rafa, Gustavo discusses the champion's state of mind and well-being, the unbreakable partnership that has fueled Rafa's success, behind-the-scenes life at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, fostering resilience and discipline in young athletes through the academy's programs, and lessons from Rafa's career that inspire sports parents and aspiring players worldwide.

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