Director/Head Coach Matt Jones 

I developed a passion for tennis from a very young age. Being talented in ball sports, tennis was a natural progression, and this lead into coaching. I gained valuable experience and qualifications both in New Zealand and at coaching programmes in Switzerland, Brazil, Florida and later in Portugal .

Today, I manage a successful coaching business in South Auckland, where I hold the position of Head Coach at Howick Tennis Club. My coaching practice extends to other clubs and schools in Auckland and I have recently employed the services of assistant and guest coaches from overseas.

I am conscientious and dedicated to developing my coaching skills to better respond to the needs of a diverse range of clients from gifted to challenged. During the winter months, I like to travel abroad to gain fresh insights and contacts to bring back to my coaching programmes.

Matthew’s coaching style is:

• Enthusiastic but patient
• Technical & empowering
• Competitive, strategy and performance driven

Qualifications:

• Tennis NZ Registered Coach
• ITF Level 1 JDC
• Bachelor of Arts – Geography & Anthropology
• NZIS Certificate in Sport Management and Exercise Prescription

Experience:

• Tennis Coach in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch since 2008
  Head Coach at Clevedon Tennis Club since 2015 to present
  Overseas coaching experience in Portugal, Florida, Brazil & Switzerland

Ambition for the future:

My goal is to grow and promote tennis in South Auckland and make tennis accessible and affordable.
To deliver high quality coaching to all ages.