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Take your tennis to the next level.

Improve your game

Our private coaching sessions provide focused and intensive results.

Offering both private and semi-private lessons, your coach will be able to address all aspects of your game from the intricate technical side to tactical gameplay elements.

Our coaching programs are geared towards getting all players competition ready.

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Grow your game

The best way to progress as a tennis player is to spend more time on court. We recommend players try and combine private coaching with another form of tennis activity. Whether that is junior squad, junior comp or our junior academy.

  • Private Coaching

    • 1:1 focused lessons
    • Technical training
    • Game strategy

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  • Junior Squad

    • Small groups
    • Problem solving
    • Confidence building

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  • Junior Comp

    • All divisions
    • Team based comps
    • Short format comps

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  • Junior Academy*

    • Tactical awareness
    • Drills & Matchplay
    • Composure

    * Available every Saturday 3:30pm-5:00pm for juniors that attend weekly tennis programs.

Collectively, our coaches have over 100 years of professional tennis experience. So it is fair to say, we know the game inside out!

Find your coach

A world class team

Our team of professional coaches

25+ Years

Steve Loeffler

Steve has been running tennis centres for the past 25 years. He is a former professional player and can still hit a mean forehand!

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Stan Wawrinka
Favourite tournament Australian Open
Other hobbies Fishing

20 + years

Lucy Wood

Lucy has been involved in Tennis professionally since her Junior career and still loves to get on the court.

Best shot Serve
Favourite player Roger Federer
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Surfing, Swimming

25+ Years

Piotr Haczek

Piotr is a former professional polish tennis player with a vast coaching background bringing a wealth of experience to White City Tennis.

Best shot Serve and Forehand
Favourite player Rafael Nadal
Favourite tournament French Open
Other hobbies Hiking, Photography, Oenology

10+ years

Danielle Harmsen

Danielle is a former WTA tour professional player. She was ranked in the top 200 in the world in Doubles and 400 in the world in Singles.

Best shot Backhand
Favourite player Rafa Nadal
Favourite tournament French Open
Other hobbies Surfing, Cycling

6+ years

Lapo De Marzi

Lapo is a former player and professional touring coach from Italy who joins us following 6 years working and travelling with WTA number 26 Camilla Giorgi.

Best Shot Backhand
Favourite Player Andy Murray
Favourite Tournament French Open
Other hobbies Swimming at the beach

5+ years

Javier Espinoza

Javier is a former player from Chile, he participated in National tournaments throughout his Junior career and while at University.

Best Shot Forehand
Favourite Player Nicolas Massu
Favourite Tournament US Open
Other hobbies Soccer & Travel

3+ years

Tom Buchanan

Tom has been playing Tennis since the age of 5 and is a Tennis Australia Certified Coach. He was the captain of the Scots 1sts and a member of the GPS team.

Best shot Backhand
Favourite player Nadal
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Beach & Rugby

10+ years

Andrea Clementini

Andrea is a professional coach from Italy who has been playing since he was 6 years old and coaching for more than 10 years.

Best Shot Backhand
Favourite Player Novak Djokovic
Favourite Tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Beach, Travel, all sports

10+ years

Harry Gardner

Harry has over 10 years coaching experience in the UK and Europe. Harry represented his school and University in the 1st grade tennis teams. He is passionate about helping players or all ages and abilities develop a love for tennis.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Alcatraz
Favourite tournament Queens or Wimbledon
Other hobbies Cricket, Yoga, Skiing, Padel

30+ years

Phil Gilbert

Phil has over 30 years experience coaching tennis and has played division 1 club tennis in Australia.

Best shot Backhand down the line
Favourite player Federer
Favourite tournament Roland Garros
Other hobbies Boating, Skiing

10+ years

Kara Day

Kara is part of our Administration team. She has been running the operations at tennis centres in Australia and the UK for more than 10 years.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Steffi Graf
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Tennis, Swimming, Kayaking, Cricket

5+ years

Brian Burke

Brian is part of our Administration team. Brian has a strong tennis background as a member of the famous Fitzwilliam Tennis Club in Dublin he has played and coached tennis since he was a junior player.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Federer
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Tennis, Football, Poker

25+ Years

Steve Loeffler

Steve has been running tennis centres for the past 25 years. He is a former professional player and can still hit a mean forehand!

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Stan Wawrinka
Favourite tournament Australian Open
Other hobbies Fishing

20 + years

Lucy Wood

Lucy has been involved in Tennis professionally since her Junior career and still loves to get on the court.

Best shot Serve
Favourite player Roger Federer
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Surfing, Swimming

25+ Years

Piotr Haczek

Piotr is a former professional polish tennis player with a vast coaching background bringing a wealth of experience to White City Tennis.

Best shot Serve and Forehand
Favourite player Rafael Nadal
Favourite tournament French Open
Other hobbies Hiking, Photography, Oenology

10+ years

Danielle Harmsen

Danielle is a former WTA tour professional player. She was ranked in the top 200 in the world in Doubles and 400 in the world in Singles.

Best shot Backhand
Favourite player Rafa Nadal
Favourite tournament French Open
Other hobbies Surfing, Cycling

6+ years

Lapo De Marzi

Lapo is a former player and professional touring coach from Italy who joins us following 6 years working and travelling with WTA number 26 Camilla Giorgi.

Best Shot Backhand
Favourite Player Andy Murray
Favourite Tournament French Open
Other hobbies Swimming at the beach

5+ years

Javier Espinoza

Javier is a former player from Chile, he participated in National tournaments throughout his Junior career and while at University.

Best Shot Forehand
Favourite Player Nicolas Massu
Favourite Tournament US Open
Other hobbies Soccer & Travel

3+ years

Tom Buchanan

Tom has been playing Tennis since the age of 5 and is a Tennis Australia Certified Coach. He was the captain of the Scots 1sts and a member of the GPS team.

Best shot Backhand
Favourite player Nadal
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Beach & Rugby

10+ years

Andrea Clementini

Andrea is a professional coach from Italy who has been playing since he was 6 years old and coaching for more than 10 years.

Best Shot Backhand
Favourite Player Novak Djokovic
Favourite Tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Beach, Travel, all sports

10+ years

Harry Gardner

Harry has over 10 years coaching experience in the UK and Europe. Harry represented his school and University in the 1st grade tennis teams. He is passionate about helping players or all ages and abilities develop a love for tennis.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Alcatraz
Favourite tournament Queens or Wimbledon
Other hobbies Cricket, Yoga, Skiing, Padel

30+ years

Phil Gilbert

Phil has over 30 years experience coaching tennis and has played division 1 club tennis in Australia.

Best shot Backhand down the line
Favourite player Federer
Favourite tournament Roland Garros
Other hobbies Boating, Skiing

10+ years

Kara Day

Kara is part of our Administration team. She has been running the operations at tennis centres in Australia and the UK for more than 10 years.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Steffi Graf
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Tennis, Swimming, Kayaking, Cricket

5+ years

Brian Burke

Brian is part of our Administration team. Brian has a strong tennis background as a member of the famous Fitzwilliam Tennis Club in Dublin he has played and coached tennis since he was a junior player.

Best shot Forehand
Favourite player Federer
Favourite tournament Wimbledon
Other hobbies Tennis, Football, Poker

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost for a private lesson?

Private lesson session prices are as follows:

Senior Coach: $60 (30mins), $85 (45mins), and $110 (60mins)
Performance Coach: $70 (30mins), $95 (45mins), and $120 (60mins)

 

How do I book or enquire about a private lesson?

You can either enquire online, call our pro shop 9332 3622 or email us at info@whitecitytennis.com.au so that we can establish availability and coaching needs.

What times do you have available?

Private coaching is available 7 days a week. Exact days/times will depend on the availability of courts and coaches.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a racquet, comfortable sports clothes, shoes, sunscreen, hat, and a water bottle.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Cancellations can be made with 48 hours notice. For term series bookings you may cancel and receive 1 make up lesson per term. You can send someone else (brother/sister/parent/friend) to take your lesson if you are unable to attend.

What happens if it rains?

In the event of inclement weather please call our pro shop 9332 3622. It is best to assume courts are open unless confirmed. Lessons that are cancelled due to poor weather by management are given a make-up lesson if part of a term series. Make-up lessons should be arranged through the Pro Shop or with your coach and can only be carried over one subsequent term.

Terms & Conditions

All regular (weekly) private tennis lessons/ shared private lessons are priced and charged on a term basis (normally 10 weeks). Re-enrolments for all term lessons (privates and squads) are automatic each term.  In the event your coach is away, we will provide a substitute coach. Make up lessons can be completed with any coach if your coach is not available. Make-up lessons cannot be used in substitute of a regular weekly booking & cannot be deducted from the following terms fees or credited towards other services.  Private lesson term bookings are non transferable nor refundable.

What if it rains during the lesson?

If a lesson is not completed due to rain, a make up lesson will be issued (If the majority (50% or more) of a lesson is completed, no make up lesson will not be issued). Some lessons can be completed indoors.

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