Stefano started to play tennis at the age of 6. He reached number #1 in Italy under 12 and got a scholarship as a player at Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where he was training with Maria Sharapova. He reached top 360 ranking in singles and 200 in doubles in the junior ranking. He collected his coaching experience in countries like Costa Rica, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, and Spain. Previously, he worked in Juan Carlos Ferrero Academy (Spain) and Spencer Team (Germany), before joining Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait.