10/08/2026
🎙️ Meet Vlado Šarić.
Vlado has been part of the Tenerife Tennis Academy family for over 20 years, making him one of the longest-standing and most experienced parents in our academy’s history.
His journey has also become one of our greatest success stories.
Not one, but both of his daughters, Mila and Iva Šarić, earned NCAA Division I tennis scholarships in the United States—a remarkable achievement that reflects years of dedication, sacrifice and smart decision-making.
Like every tennis parent, Vlado faced one of the biggest decisions of all…
How do you support your child’s tennis dream without compromising their education?
In this YouTube Short, Vlado talks about the three options he considered before making what he believes was the best decision for his family.
This is just a short clip from our full podcast, where he shares the complete story, the challenges they faced, and the lessons every sports parent can learn from.
🎥 Watch the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWDUhTXn4qs
If you’re a parent of a young athlete—or hope to be one someday—this conversation is well worth your time. Let us know in the comments: Which of the three options would you have chosen?