We are extremely lucky in Western BOP to have world class coaches at our tennis clubs. They can help you to get your tennis to the next level, or if you are a beginner, to get the basics right. From private lessons to group lessons (juniors and seniors), they cater for all levels with extensive programmes to make your tennis experience enjoyable.
Meet the diverse range of Western BOP club coaches on offer:
Andy Taylor (Kiwi) is the head coach at Gate Pa Tennis Club. Andy is passionate about junior tennis, and still competes.
Mobile: 021 3522 28
Email: gatepacoach@gmail.com
Luis Luna (Mexico) is a former Mexico National Junior Team coach. Coach of the Western Bay of Plenty Junior Tennis squad. Coach of the National Junior team (travelled Fiji Aug2016); WBOP Coach of the Year 2013, 2018; WBOP/BOP High Performance Coach of the Year, 2015, 2017. Luis is currently one of the junior development performance coaches for Tennis WBOP.
Mobile: 021 081 12345
Email: lunatennis1@gmail.com
Paul Arnott (UK) is a LTA Level 4 CCA Performance Coach, TNZ registered. He has over 20 years of tennis coaching experience and worked with top junior players. Tennis NZ Club Coach 2019; Western BOP Coach 2017, 2019; Aegon Coach of the month, 2009 (UK).
Mobile: 021 0236 3223
Email: patenniscoaching@gmail.com
YouTube/FB: Paul Arnott
Insta: paularnotttennis
Luke Hamilton (Kiwi) is the assistant coach at Mount Maunganui Tennis Club. Over the past 7 years Luke gained valuable knowledge and skills coaching all ages, and levels from beginners up to high performance tennis players including multiple top juniors.
Mobile: 022 500 3932
Email: luke.hamilton1096@gmail.com
Te Puna Tennis Club
Peter O’Dea (Kiwi) has over 25 years of coaching experience coaching at all ages and levels. He had the privilege to be part of several young athlete’s journeys to success both nationally and internationally. As a player, Coach Pete has won several national age-group titles. His philosophy: make tennis fun but challenging, social but competitive.
Mobile: 0272619517
Email: omokoroactc@gmail.com
Paul Bell (UK) had been head coach of Otumoetai Tennis Club since 2016. Prior to that he was head coach of Eden Epsom for 9 years. His coaching career started in Devon UK, his hometown. In 2020 Paul was awarded TNZ Club Coach of the Year.
Mobile: 021934347
Email: enquiries@paulbelltennis.co.nz
Web: www.paulbelltennis.co.nz
Kelly Hubert (Kiwi) is born and raised in Tauranga, Kelly coaches at Otumoetai Tennis Club and loves helping young players get started from as early as four years old. With a special passion for supporting female players, Kelly focuses on building confidence and enjoyment alongside strong skills, creating a fun, positive environment where kids can grow into competitive, match-ready athletes.
Mobile: 027 666 0849
Peter Blow (Kiwi) has coached over 20 National champions. WBOP Coach of the Year 2014, Regional High Performance Coach of the Year 2014. Winner of 8 gold medals for National Teams Events. Peter is currently one of the junior development performance coaches for Tennis WBOP.
Mobile: 021 797 295
Email: pblowtennis@gmail.com
Austen Childs (Kiwi) has been coaching tennis since 2013. Austen was a member of the New Zealand Davis Cup team in 2010, and achieved a Top 40 ITF Junior World Ranking. Austen has high performance coaching experience at US College level. He is currently coaching at Papamoa Tennis Club, and is currently one of the junior development performance coaches for Tennis WBOP.
Mobile: 027 300 9929
Grant Rau (South Africa) is the head coach at Te Puke tennis club. He is passionate about junior tennis and teaching technique and tactics.
Mobile: 021 028 71170
Email: grantrau9@gmail.com
Laura and Mark Richardson (Kiwis) are the junior and senior coaches at Waihi Beach Tennis Club.
Mobile: 027 324 0959
FB: Litore Tennis – Litore Fit