Coaching Style: Diego believes every player is different in terms of technique, physical skills, and determination. "My job is to help players find their own style and try to develop it to its full potential for ideal results. I believe Tennis is a unique sport that contributes and Improves skills not only related to the sport as also as a person". He coaches for the purpose to make life fun in a healthy social way. Diego has been with TennisGear since 2017 fulfilling the role of a coach for Hotshots program, squad players, school tennis, and private lessons.
Experience: Junior National Player in Chile. Player in USA and Canada. Coach for 4 years in Australia
Key Attributes: I make coaching fun and productive at the same time. Technique and volume are important in our game, but the tactical understanding is the main focus for me.
Qualifications: Community council tennis Australia. Junior Development tennis Australia. Business graduate, Chile
Coaching Style:
I am dedicated to extracting the best from every player by emphasizing good technique and promoting intelligent tennis play. Tennis, at its core, is a simple game that is sometimes needlessly complicated. I firmly believe that every player is unique, with their own individual technique, physical abilities, and level of determination. My role as a coach is to assist players in discovering their distinct style and guiding them to maximize their full potential, striving for optimal results. In my view, tennis is not just a sport; it's a unique endeavor that enhances various skills, not only in the sport itself but also in personal development.
My coaching philosophy centers around making the journey enjoyable and fostering a healthy, social approach to tennis. I've been a part of the TennisGear for years now where I've been fulfilling the role of a head coach for all squad players.
Key Attributes:
I enjoy bringing an element of fun to the court while maintaining a strong commitment to improving the skills of all players. I believe in the importance of understanding one's technique and mastering the game. Staying physically fit and finding enjoyment in the process adds to the overall tennis experience.
Experience and Qualifications:
Former owner and Head Coach of Sunnybank Tennis from 1998 to 2017, where I also played and coached the German team in 1991 and 1992. I was ranked 3rd in singles and 1st in doubles in Queensland in the early nineties. Additionally, I proudly represented the Australian team in the over 45 category in 2014 in Turkey and again in the over 50s category in 2019 in Portugal. I also achieved victory in the Australian 50's doubles in 2019.
- Former owner / Head Coach Sunnybank Tennis , 1998 - 2017
- Head coach Milton Tennis Centre , 91 - 98
- Played / coached German team tennis 91/92
- Ranked 3 singles /1 doubles Queensland early nineties
- Australian team member over 45 , 2014 (Turkey)
- Australian team member 0ver 50 s 2019 ( Portugal )
- Winner Australian 50's doubles, 2019
Coaching Style: I believe tennis can teach a person more than tactics and techniques. Tennis can develop a player's mindset, motivation and confidence in one's life. I have seen this with myself and my players. I want to focus on developing the essential technical and tactical skills while having an amazing and memorable time on court.
Experience: I have been playing tennis for 16 years where I lived and played in Melbourne. I competed in junior tournaments from the age of 12 and participated in my high school 1st team from year 7 onwards and was a member of the first Girl's tennis team to win the APS tennis premiership (2015). From 2016, I moved to Townsville for university and became acquainted with Wayne Hannah at tennis Townsville and he introduced me into coaching. I have been coaching with TennisGear since late 2018, coaching all ages and groups from hot shots, squads, school and private coaching.
Key Attributes: Focused, kind hearted, passionate on the development of each player I work with. Determined to work towards seeing growth in the participation of women in tennis from their younger years and continuing through their teenage and adult years.
Qualifications: Community coaching course certificate
I'm really excited to start playing and coaching here in Australia as it is a fantastic opportunity for me to acquire new skills and knowledge from a different environment with a great Tennis culture
Coaching Style: I am an adaptable coach with the determination to push players to always do their best to become the best tennis player and person they can be. I love nothing more than to see players improve, focusing primarily on a tactical approach with assistance of technique to assist the player's ability and performance. I care deeply for family oriented environments and encouraging all players to feel welcome and to get along with others for everyone to push themselves consistently.
Experience: I have been playing tennis for 10 years and has been coaching for 5 and a half years as of early 2020. I coach all age groups and skill levels and have worked on the sunshine coast since I first became a tennis coach. Since joining TennisGear in late 2019, I have been coaching the Hotshots program (Red, orange and green ball), Orange squad and Private lessons.
Key Attributes: I am a determined and caring individual and I believe that allows me to get along with children and to understand how they feel and what they want to do in the way they wish to learn and develop to help push players to always do their best. I am very open to criticism and wish to improve as best I can, implementing new things I learn along the way to help push players and myself as an individual. I care for equality and fair play within and outside of my lessons so people feel welcome all the time which I actively try to pass on to my students as well.
Qualifications: Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach
Coaching Style: I believe in slowing down and having a go. Making sure the basics are correct first. I love to have a laugh. Tennis has been a part of me forever! I love great dedication with a particular focus on personal and professional development.
Key Attributes: I make coaching fun and productive at the same time. I love learning as a coach and meeting new people.
Qualifications: Junior Development tennis Australia, Indian Tennis. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association COACH.
Coaching style: I am passionate about maximising every player's potential. Giving them the best opportunity to improve themselves both as a player and a person. More recently I am passionate about growing the game of tennis and passing on my coaching knowledge and experience to the TennisGear coaching team.
Experience: A former South African, Damien lived and worked in the UK where he was the LTA Great Britain’s National Women’s Coach from 2007-2013 This role has seen him work closely with Great Britain’s Federation Cup team and players like Laura Robson (Career-high WTA rank #27) and Heather Watson (current WTA rank #38. As a player, Damien reached an ATP rank of #273 in singles and #152 in doubles before progressing into coaching on the ATP tour working with players including Wesley Moodie (ATP Singles ranking #70 and Wimbledon Doubles Champion), John Laffnie De Jager (ATP Doubles #20), Robbie Koenig (ATP Doubles #30), Chris Haggard and Jeff Coetzee (ATP Doubles rankings of #30). More recently Damien has been TennisGears' Coach and Development Manager since 2017
Key attributes: An enthusiastic and experienced tennis professional, adopting a motivated and positive approach to all tasks. . Key assets are the ability to communicate with people and colleagues at all levels, organize and manage tennis center programs and personnel. A loyal, determined and results oriented person.
Qualifications: TA Development Coach, LTA Master Performance Coach