Claudio Lanzinger Zurita

Profile

Elite sports executive with over a decade architecting championship-level systems across Europe and the Middle East. Former professional padel player (PPT Rank #87) who transformed from elite athlete to technology innovator. Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor of Courtwin Digital, developing AI-powered platforms for racket-sport clubs. Sports investor and strategic consultant specializing in federation reform, academy development, and technology-driven training systems adopted by 2,000+ coaches internationally.

Languages: Spanish (Native) | German (Native) | English (Advanced) | Swedish (Intermediate)

Key Achievements

2nd Place World Championship Led Sweden to historic silver medal at 2023 World Padel Championship Junior

Founded Courtwin Digital AI-powered platform transforming club operations across GCC and Europe

7-Country Footprint Active partnerships across Sweden, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Belgium, Norway, Finland

2,000+ Coaches Trained Developed methodology adopted across multiple national federations

€400K+ Revenue Generated Built multi-site academy operations and strategic consulting programs

Elite Player Development 15+ years competing at professional level, career-high PPT ranking #87

Leadership Experience

Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor 2023 – Present

Courtwin Digital Technology Solutions Dubai, UAE

Developed Courtwin OS, multi-tenant SaaS platform integrating club operations and emotional data analytics
Designed three-pillar growth framework connecting Players, Coaches, and Shareholders
Created AI-driven analytics guaranteeing club growth, player satisfaction, coach performance, and stakeholder value

Partner & Technical Advisor 2022 – Present

Resinas y Compuestos Spain

Lead factory coordination, production planning, and full-cycle quality assurance
Oversee development of new molds, composite layups, materials, and performance finishes
Manage international B2B projects for brands launching or enhancing racket collections

Founder & Strategic Consultant 2018 – Present

CLZ Padel Pan-European & GCC Operations

Built premier consultancy serving national federations, academies, and elite clubs across seven countries
Currently league organizer at one of Jeddah's most prestigious clubs, coordinating international trips and padel camps
Secured multi-year contracts with Swedish Padel Federation as primary coaching education provider
Organized high-profile leagues, tournaments, corporate events across multiple markets

Freelance Advisor: Padel Racket Manufacturing 2018 – Present

PRO10PADEL GLOBAL (B2B Consultancy) Spain

Advise on collection planning, mold engineering, material selection, finishes, and product positioning
Support clients through full manufacturing process: design, prototyping, factory coordination, QC
Strategic link between leading Spanish factories and brands requiring premium composite manufacturing

Entrepreneur & Founder 2011 – Present

ZENYC Padel Spain

Developed proprietary molds, composite structures, and full high-performance racket collections
Led design, testing, supplier relationships, and commercial launch strategies
Managed complete product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to quality validation and production

Head of Education & National Team Coach 2021 – 2023

Swedish Padel Federation National Teams Program

Led Sweden to historic 2nd place at 2023 World Padel Championship Junior
Increased junior participation by 200% through grassroots initiatives
Certified 1,500+ coaches in 24 months through intensive training programs
Developed proprietary tournament management software for national federation events

Director & Head Coach 2022 – 2023

Good to Great Academy Stockholm, Sweden

Partnership with Magnus Norman (Former ATP #2)
Built academy to 500+ competitive players in 18 months with 94% retention rate

Regional Academy Director 2019 – 2021

WAP Padel Club Nordic Countries

Expanded program from 1 to 120 clubs across Norway, Sweden, and Finland
Generated €400K+ annual revenue through membership, camps, and private coaching

Professional Athlete 2006 – 2021

Padel Pro Tour (PPT) International Circuit

Career-high ranking #87 in world's most competitive professional circuit
15+ years competing across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America

Claudio Lanzinger Zurita

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