Launch of the ITF and IC Player Mentoring Programme

The IC Council is proud to announce the launch of the ITF and IC Player Mentoring Programme, in partnership with Give Learn. This unique initiative is designed to support players as they navigate the demands of professional tennis and plan for life beyond the game.

The programme will offer players on the ITF tours the opportunity to be matched with an experienced mentor from the worlds of finance, technology, entrepreneurship and beyond — someone who can offer guidance, perspective and a genuine connection outside of tennis.

Over the course of twelve months, participants will receive eight one-to-one sessions with their mentor alongside four group workshops covering topics such as building your personal brand on LinkedIn, starting a business while competing, financial planning, and preparing for a career after tennis.

Whether a player is thinking about their next chapter or simply wants to grow beyond the court, this programme could be for them.

Players can apply by logging in to the ITF website at itftennis.com using their IPIN. The deadline for 2026 applications is 30 June 2026.

For more information, click here to read more about the programme or contact player.care@itftennis.com with any queries.

Become a programme mentor

Our global IC community is full of individuals who have built successful careers in a wide range of fields and may have valuable experience to offer participants on the ITF and IC Player Mentoring Programme as mentors.

In particular, we’d like to hear from IC members who have:

• Industry expertise — a recognised leader or specialist in their field with a track record that players can learn from and credibility that commands respect
• Genuine desire to give back — motivated by impact rather than profile, someone who sees mentoring as a privilege not a transaction
• Time availability — senior enough to be valuable, but not so stretched they can't show up consistently for a monthly session
• Cross-cultural awareness — comfortable working with young athletes from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, many of whom are navigating life outside their home country
• Commercial or entrepreneurial experience — able to help players think about life beyond sport, from brand building and investments to business foundations and financial literacy
• Emotional intelligence — understands the unique pressures of elite sport, can listen as well as advise, and knows the difference between coaching and mentoring.

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered to become a programme mentor, please contact James Cluskey from Give Learn at j.cluskey@givelearn.net. James is a member of the IC of Ireland – you can read more about his tennis and IC background here.

Compass Worldwide Finals of the IC Junior Challenge

Boy 1 Trinity Grear 25 Mar 2002 ITF : 1310 as of 13/08/2018

Boy 2 Muhammad Dossani 05 Jun 2002 ITF：1736

Girl 1 Robin Montgomery 05 Sep 2004 ITF：485

India 

Boy 1 Nishant Dabas 02 Dec 2003 ITF：1122

Boy 2 Krishan Hooda 10 Mar 2003 ITF：1131 

Girl 1 Sharannya Gaware 20 May 2002 ITF：547

Girl 2 Sandeepti Singh Rao 08 May 2003 ITF：740 

South Africa

Boy 1 Joubert Klopper 01 Aug 2001 ITF：157 

Boy 2 Robbie Arends 25 Nov 2001 ITF：571

Girl 1 Linge Steenkamp 08 May 2001 ITF：357 

Italy  

Boy 1 Giacomo Dambrosi 20 Aug 2001 ITF：164 

Boy 2 Emiliano Maggioli 30 Apr 2001 ITF：192

Girl 1 Martina Biagianti 22 Jan 2001 ITF：113 

Girl 2 Alice Amendola 17 Apr 2001 ITF：153

Boy 1 Francisco Llanes 16 Apr 2002 ITF：1271 

Boy 2 Emiliano Troche 07 Apr 2001 ITF：602

Girl 1 Guillermina Grant 22 Jun 2002 ITF：500 

Girl 2 Agustina Cuestas 04 Feb 2001 ITF：None shown

Japan

Boy 1 Taiyo Hirano 09 Oct 2001 ITF : 443 

Boy 2 Hikaru Takeda 22 May 2002 ITF : 761

Girl 1 Ayano Ijitsu 3 June 200ITF：None shown