Nelson Cuellar | Director / Mission Bay Tennis Club Head coach

ITF Level 2 - International Tennis Federation Club Professional

Phone number: 021 175 1546

Background

Nelson has been a high-level player since the age of 8, representing Bogotá, Colombia in local, regional and international tournaments. Nelson has established multiple Tennis Schools and Academies in New Zealand and Estonia (Tennis One Tenniseklubi)

With a passion for tennis, Nelson uses his knowledge and skills to achieve collectively set goals and motivate his students to help them reach their full potential through intensity, discipline and will. 

"Through consistency, passion, will and hard work, true champions are achieved!"

Coaching style

• Systematically broken down by levels and skills, called "My Tennis Journey".
• Empowering
• Enthusiastic, intense and cheerful

Qualifications

• Coach registered with the New Zealand Tennis Union
• AJC Tennis NZ
• LOA certified trainer
• ITF Level 2 club professional coach
• Bachelor of International Business Administration - Universidad de la Sabana - Colombia

Coaching experience

• Head Coach Mission Bay Tennis Club
• Founder of Tennis One Estonia
• Founder and former Director of Team1 Tennis (formerly known as Tennis Monsters) 2015-2023
• Former head coach at Birkenhead, Greenhithe and West Harbour tennis clubs (2015-2020).
• Former Coaching Director in Te Atatu, Waimauku, Forrest Hill, Pompallier and Browns Bay.
• Head coach at Eden Epsom tennis club (2017-2023)
• Tennis coach since 2005 in the USA and New Zealand.
• Coach at Kohimarama tennis club
• Abitreener at Next Generation Tennis Club

Organising tournaments and events

• Former Main Draw LTD Director (Albany Youth Regional, over 250 players)
• Organised around 6 club tournaments per year at Eden Epsom Tennis Club (average 140 players), over 50 tournaments as a director.
• Director of Hot Shots Junior Tournaments, Leagues and Fun Events

AWARD-WINNING TENNIS AUCKLAND CLUB COACH OF THE YEAR 2017-2018

Rates: 

Mission Bay Tennis Club members:

1 Hour: $85

10 Hours package: $800 (6 months expiry date, non-refundable, transferable to another person)

Non-Members:

1 Hour: $100

10 Hours package: $900 (6 months expiry date, non-refundable, transferable to another person)

 

Howard Ho | Tennis Coach
Phone number: 027 5720638

Background
Howard started playing tennis at the age of 5 and was a strong junior player, ranked
7 in NZ in the 18 and unders, with an international junior ITF ranking of 660. He
played in the top team for St Kent’s prep where he was Dux and Tennis champion,
and then in the top teams for King’s College where he was offered a scholarship. At
this time he was also chosen to represent the Auckland team to play against other
regions in junior events.

Howard is an enthusiastic, encouraging and energetic coach who can help you reach
your tennis goals. He has coached tennis, both group and private lessons, since the
end of high school, and has coached at Takapuna Tennis Club, Remuera Rackets,
ASB Tennis Centre in Parnell (now known as Next Gen), Waiata tennis club (where
he was junior interclub controller), and Belmont Tennis Club, as well as at private
tennis courts.
Howard has a master’s degree with first class honours from the University of
Auckland, with a double major in Maths and English, and Masters level Latin. He has
done extremely well academically and was the top scholar in NZ for English in his
final year of high school, receiving over $20,000 worth of scholarships and being
flown to Wellington to receive his awards.
For the last 10 years Howard has been coaching both boys’ and girls’ teams at
King’s College where he has been working together with former NZ no. 1 Mark
Nielsen. Howard has been in charge of all afternoon lessons there. This year he was
the main coach for the King’s Premier Girls team and had the privilege to be their
designated on-court coach when they won the National Title for the first time ever,
defeating the always strong St Kent’s Premier Girls in the semifinal and Wellington’s
Queen Margaret College in the final. He is currently splitting his time between
coaching at King’s College and coaching at his home club, Mission Bay, with Nelson
and his Tennis One team.
During the last 10 years Howard also occasionally travelled to money tournaments in
Australia where he achieved a ranking inside the top 200 in Australia. He is a high
level player who is the current captain of the Mission Bay Caro Reserve team. To
keep fit, Howard does yoga daily and basic gymnastics as well (some of you may
have seen him do a backflip on court before).

Rates:
Mission Bay Tennis Club members:
1 Hour: $75

Non-Members:
1 Hour: $90

Professional Stringing Services: $55 including standard strings (may be more for select premium strings)
$30 if providing own strings

 

Aaron Hansen | Tennis Coach 

Phone number: 021 609 000

Winning Team Captain, Auckland 1st Grade Championships 2015-2016, 2013

 

If you’re just starting out, a bit rusty or even a seasoned pro, professional tennis coach Aaron can help you reach your goals.

Perform at your best by turning your weaknesses into consistent neutralising shots. We can look at improving your footwork and movement or fine-tune your strengths. Refine your game and learn what it takes to win by working on strokes, strategy, reading your opponent and learning the psychology the best players employ.

Mission Bay Tennis Club members:

1 Hour: $75

Non-Members:

1 Hour: $90

 

Juan Diego Peña  | Beginners Hitting Partner

Phone number: 029 025 39201

I am a fitness enthusiast and passionate tennis player with over five years of experience. As a hitting partner and tennis coach, I focus on helping players improve their technique, enhance their physical performance, and fully enjoy the game. My dedication to a healthy and active lifestyle, combined with my love for tennis, allows me to create engaging and productive training sessions that inspire growth and a deeper appreciation for the sport.

Mission Bay Tennis Club members:

1 Hour: $55

10 Hours package: $600 (6 months expiry date, non-refundable, transferable to another person)

Non-Members:

1 Hour: $65

10 Hours package: $700 (6 months expiry date, non-refundable, transferable to another person)

 

Juan Ramirez  | Community Relations Manager

Phone number: 027 355 0632

A dynamic blend of creativity, strategy, and technology, Juan Luis brings his expertise in PR, marketing, and IT to Tennis One. As our Community Players  Manager, he crafts compelling narratives, builds strong relationships with sponsors and media, and curates engaging content to elevate the academy’s presence.

Beyond marketing, Juan Luis has a deep passion for technology and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights, digital marketing strategies, and cutting-edge tools to enhance our brand’s visibility. Whether he's organizing top-tier events, optimizing online engagement, or strengthening Tennis One’s community, he combines the art of communication with the power of tech to serve up success both on and off the court.

Shiv Malkani | Event Coordinator Intern

Phone Number: 0224688707

Shiv is a third-year student at Massey University, pursuing a Bachelor of Sports Management. With a strong passion for sports, he has been actively involved in cricket and football for over 15 years. As an intern at Tennis One, Shiv takes on the role of Event Coordinator, helping to plan and execute tennis events that bring players and the community together. His background in sports, combined with his management studies, allows him to contribute effectively to organising engaging and well-structured events. Shiv is eager to gain valuable experience in the sports industry and looks forward to making a positive impact at Tennis One.

 

Amelie Flügge | Marketing Intern 

We're excited to introduce Amelie, our new marketing intern here at Mission Bay Tennis Club. Amelie is 21 years old and come from Germany. In her free time, she loves being active and creative. During her internship, Amelie will support our marketing activities and brings fresh ideas to the club. She's a big fan of tennis and on top of her work in marketing, Amelie will also join our beginner tennis class to get a hands-on feel for the sport and experience the club life from a player's perspective. 

We're happy to have her on board!