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THE PEOPLE PUTTING THE PLUS IN YOUR TENNIS

Your TENNIS PLUS team are dedicated to PUTTING THE PLUS YOUR TENNIS.  Combining talent, professionalism, qualifications and experience they work together to exceed your expectations and provide you maximum value, benefit and enjoyment.
 

Head of Tennis, Gilles de Gouy

Gilles de Gouy calibre speaks for itself.  An exceptionally well trained Tennis Professional who has worked on the WTA, ATP & ITF tours and managed a previous World Number 1 player, he has also been a Consul to a Governmental Sports Ministry for a number of years; coached a National Tennis Team for more than 10 years, been a National Technical Director, a Davis Cup player and Captain, Fed Cup Captain, and is still an active player on both the National and International Circuit.  He has top level Coaching Qualifications, an International Marketing Degree (Masters), and has also been elected Tennis Northern Coach of the Year.  Whether playing his own game or entrusting his knowledge to the TENNIS PLUS team it’s obvious that Gilles loves tennis, click here to arrange a coaching session with one of the Team!

Head Coach, Patoia Teriipara

A true passion for this sport combined with his beautiful way with people makes Head Coach Patoia a very popular coach indeed. Hailing from French Polynesia, Patoia, or Pato as he likes to be known, has dedicated years to developing the tennis skills of youth and adults alike in his native Tahiti, both in clubs and in schools. Teamed with his ITF Coach & Tour Coach qualifications (French Tennis Federation equivalent of an ITF level 2) and his own high level of game, Pato's kind smile doesn't stop him putting his players through the paces on court so click here to arrange your coaching session with him!

Senior Coach, Annie Shannon

Annie is Fijian, has lived, worked and studied in the US with tennis and has coached in Fiji, the US and New Zealand.Along with a Bachelor of Business Administration from a US University Annie also holds a first aid certificate and ITF 1 Coaching Certification.  Annie is a lovely tennis player (and prior ‘Great American Conference Tennis Player of the Year’!) as well as a lovely person with a gentle nature and a big smile! Click here to arrange your coaching session with Annie!

Senior Coach, Cathy Coleman

A local with many years of providing tennis service to the Devonport and Belmont Community areas, Cathy brings a wealth of experience with her and a real enthusiasm for the game.  With her own family ardent tennis fans Cathy has a real appreciation of the physical and social benefits of this fantastic game and she loves growing the capabilities of each person she coaches.  Cathy is a real asset to our team and club and it’s very obvious click here to arrange a coaching session, Cathy does love tennis!

Assistant Coach, Gage Volykhine

Gage has had a tennis racquet in his hand since he was just three years old. Joining the Club in 2018 after shifting to Devonport from Waiheke Island, Gage very quickly became an active member of both Junior Interclub and Men’s Interclub teams. On top of winning several Club Junior & Senior Championships Gage is also a regular on the tournament circuit in Auckland and NZ. A popular and well liked person and player both on and off court Gage lives tennis! Please click here to arrange your coaching session!

Assistant Coach, Keahi Wong

Starting tennis at the age of 9 years Keahi first joined the Tennis Plus family as a Junior playing in the Tahitian Juniors Christmas & mid-year Tours to NZ for many years. He chose to dedicate himself to his tennis, winning several tournaments and gaining his first Tennis Coaching qualifications in 2021. Now living in NZ fulltime Keahi is currently studying a Certificate in Sport and Recreation at AUT and plans to then complete a Bachelor's in Sport. With an absolute passions for tennis Keahi aspires to representing his country in the Pacific Games. Click here to arrange your coaching session and be a part of Keahi’s tennis journey! 

Head Administrator, Rixt Brownlow

Combining her great love of tennis with uber efficiency the vibrant Rixt Brownlow has been an integral part of the Tennis Plus Team since it's early days. Rixt started with Tennis Plus as a keen player with a vibrant personality and great sense of fun who was snaffled by Head of Tennis Gilles to assist the team in their co-ordination of on court service. Her wonderful sense of humour teamed with a wonderful community sprit and local knowledge continues to provide the team, Club and greater community with immense value both on and off court. Rixt would love to arrange a coaching session for you so click here!

Assistant Administrator, Trudie von Huben

With her first wooden(!) tennis racket in hand at the tender age of four, Trudie has always been an ardent fan of this great game.  Actively involved in every aspect of Club life ever since then Trudie has been Club Captain, Junior and Senior Interclub Manager, Assistant Coach, and Administration Assistant for many years.  Primarily focussed now on being a back up to the TENNIS PLUS Team and with her ongoing involvement in competitive play there’s no doubt that Trudie absolutely loves tennis! Click here to find out more about the services we offer and to arrange coaching sessions with any of our Team.
 

Visit the coaches’ website at https://www.facebook.com/TennisPlusNZ for more photos and videos or click here to find out more about the services we offer and to arrange coaching sessions with any of our Team.  We love tennis!
 

For all TENNIS PLUS team coaching enquiries or bookings contact us at admin@tennisplus.co.nz or click here to register    TENNIS PLUS, we love tennis!