Tennis Coaching 

Glenfield Tennis Club has a structured coaching program in place for club members at all levels between mid-September and mid-May.

Our head coach, John Carlyon, is a hugely experienced and has been based on the Shore working with all age groups from Grasshopper program through to Senior programs, to Advanced players. John is a Registrar/Certified Competition Coach NZ with a USA qualification as well as and Association Member of Tennis Australian Coaches. 

John delivers the bulk of our coaching program during the year. He is assisted by Philip Hanson, certified Junior Development Coach with Tennis NZ, as well as a team of Community Coaches.

For Seniors
Each of our Senior Interclub teams receives an hour of free coaching per interclub season.  Members can access this by contacting their team captain, who liaises with John directly.

Members who are not in an interclub team (especially beginner players) are also provided with free coaching. Contact the Club Captain for more information.  John is available to help you whether you are a beginner learning the basics of tennis or whether you are an experienced doubles player wanting to improve your game. 

Private tennis lessons for senior members can be booked directly with the coach - see right for details.

For Juniors
All juniors receive free coaching as part of their membership fee.  Coaching is done at the Club on Junior Club days.  Check the latest events calendar for dates and times. Grasshopper starter program for 4 year olds upwards to interclub player, working all year with winter program concentrating on footwork and technique.

The club’s top juniors may also be able to join the Tennis Northern elite junior Academy . Who knows – maybe one of our members will one day end up playing in NZ’s elite tournaments.

Private tennis lessons for junior members can be booked directly with the coach - see right for details.

For non-members/casual players
John is available to coach any member (or group) of the community at very reasonable rates, either at our club or on another court.  Private tennis lessons for non-members or casual players can be booked directly with the coach - see right for details.

Winter tennis coaching

John will be doing winter coaching concentrating on footwork, technique and fitness.

In the off season (mid-May to mid-September), tennis coaching is also available through The Service Line at the Albany Tennis Park or TennisLife at the Forrest Hill Tennis Centre.

PO Box 40-309, Glenfield, North Shore City 0747, Auckland, New Zealand

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