Coaching Information

For the 2024/25 season, Maraetai Tennis Club is offering a variety of coaching options tailored for all ages and abilities. Club coaching will run for a total of 16 weeks across Term 4 of 2024 and Term 1 of 2025.

Specialised Junior Coaching

Led by our resident coach, Kim Jones, this season we are introducing our specialised Junior Coaching program. This program is designed for players of all ages and skill levels who wish to enhance their game and focus on technique. With a maximum of 5 players per group, participants will benefit from tailored coaching and focused skill development in a fun and supportive environment.

Sessions will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Community Coaching

Our community coaching program starts 17 October 24, led by Acesports, will once again take place on Thursday afternoons. This program is open to all ages and abilities, with each session accommodating up to 24 players. Whether your child is new to tennis or looking to refine their skills, there's something for everyone.

The session times are as follows:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Ages 5 to 6
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Ages 7 to 8
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Ages 9 to 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Ages 14 to 18 and Junior Interclub (11 years and older)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Over 18 years

Coaching begins 17 October 2024 and will run for 16 Weeks with a break over christmas (i.e., 16 lessons).

Adult Coaching

Adult group coaching is available before Club Nights on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Other Coaching Services:

Private Lessons: Available with Kim Jones, our Resident Club Coach.
Wilson Tennis Academy Pathway: Contact Marcel, Head Coach, for details.
Tennis Racquet Consultations: Speak with coaches at Thursday Coaching sessions.

To inquire about any of these services, please contact Kim Jones at 021 173 7655.

In addition to our coaching programs, Ace Sports operates two retail Pro Shops (at Cockle Bay Tennis Club and Manukau Tennis Centre). They offer a wide range of tennis brands, including Yonex, Wilson, Head, Babolat, and Prince, as well as a variety of racquets, footwear, accessories, and bags. They also provide a professional restringing service.

Visit the Ace Sports website

Coaches

Kim Jones—Having played tennis from a very young age, I have a deep passion and understanding of the game. I have a wealth of knowledge about coaching and enjoy helping all ages and abilities develop their skill and foster their love of the game. My sessions not only focus on developing and improving technique, but also offer a fun and supportive environment for the players.

Marcel Thorpe—Marcel has been a full-time coach at Cockle Bay Tennis Club and Manukau Tennis Centre for several years. He has also run coaching programmes in over fifty schools throughout Auckland. He is a qualified Junior Development Coach through Tennis Australia and is registered with Tennis New Zealand. He considers developing juniors as his strength, but is equally comfortable coaching players of all ages and abilities both in groups or individually.