Coaching in Southland
Tennis coaches providing lessons around Southland are now working independently from Tennis Southland. Please enquire directly with the following for individual, group, club or school coaching opportunities;
Lan Bale Tennis
Lan Bale Tennis Coaching Philosophy
Children’s Self-Esteem
Lan Bale’s more than 30 years of worldwide playing and coaching experience forms the basis of our coaching philosophy. His passion and commitment to advancing junior tennis resulted in his current position as National Performance coach for Tennis New Zealand. Lan has fostered a dream for more than a decade to bring quality tennis coaching to the South Island. The dream is in the process of becoming a reality with the formation of Lan Bale Tennis, who recently employment experienced coach, Danny Baleson, and contracted passionate young pros, Lois Tournier & Jay Patel.
With Lan’s guidance, Danny, Lois & Jay will be looking to further the principle of tuning in to every individual tennis player’s needs, regardless of age or level. The most important principle of their coaching philosophy, with acknowledgement to Tiger Woods’s master coach, Hank Haney is:
“The more ways we teach, the more people we reach…”
In other words, the coaches of Lan Bale Tennis know that every student is unique, and they strive to connect in such a way as to make learning a fun and fulfilling experience.
Danny Baleson Bio
After a successful junior career, Danny realized his calling lay in teaching and became the youngest ever qualified instructor on the South African Panel of tennis coaches. Danny has been teaching for more than 40 years and his coaching style revolves around building self-esteem, with strong focus on the inner game, as he nurtures passion and enthusiasm in his students. He believes enjoyment of the game is paramount and game improvement follows naturally from this.
Lois Tournier Bio
Lois qualified as a coach through the stringent French Tennis Federation system, so his pedigree is strong, not only in playing ability, but he also has a sound technical background. He is energetic, personable and level-headed and he absolutely LOVES tennis. He coaches at a busy club in France, where he works with all levels and ages, even from age 4! He is patient and believes every child should be given equal opportunity.
Jay Patel Bio
Coach Jay is a passionate 25-year-old with great people skills and a love of teaching kids. He believes coaching is not just about tennis, but mirrors life as well. He is a BSc Psychology graduate who played 4 years of US Collegiate tennis. He has coaching experience teaching at a busy tennis academy in Alabama, as well as at varied locations in USA. Jay grew up in a small rural town, so is well suited to the Southland environment.
For more info on availability in Southland in term 4 2017 & term 1 2018, kindly email:
balesondanny@gmail.com
Children’s Self-Esteem
Lan Bale’s more than 30 years of worldwide playing and coaching experience forms the basis of our coaching philosophy. His passion and commitment to advancing junior tennis resulted in his current position as National Performance coach for Tennis New Zealand. Lan has fostered a dream for more than a decade to bring quality tennis coaching to the South Island. The dream is in the process of becoming a reality with the formation of Lan Bale Tennis, who recently employment experienced coach, Danny Baleson, and contracted passionate young pros, Lois Tournier & Jay Patel.
With Lan’s guidance, Danny, Lois & Jay will be looking to further the principle of tuning in to every individual tennis player’s needs, regardless of age or level. The most important principle of their coaching philosophy, with acknowledgement to Tiger Woods’s master coach, Hank Haney is:
“The more ways we teach, the more people we reach…”
In other words, the coaches of Lan Bale Tennis know that every student is unique, and they strive to connect in such a way as to make learning a fun and fulfilling experience.
Danny Baleson Bio
After a successful junior career, Danny realized his calling lay in teaching and became the youngest ever qualified instructor on the South African Panel of tennis coaches. Danny has been teaching for more than 40 years and his coaching style revolves around building self-esteem, with strong focus on the inner game, as he nurtures passion and enthusiasm in his students. He believes enjoyment of the game is paramount and game improvement follows naturally from this.
Lois Tournier Bio
Lois qualified as a coach through the stringent French Tennis Federation system, so his pedigree is strong, not only in playing ability, but he also has a sound technical background. He is energetic, personable and level-headed and he absolutely LOVES tennis. He coaches at a busy club in France, where he works with all levels and ages, even from age 4! He is patient and believes every child should be given equal opportunity.
Jay Patel Bio
Coach Jay is a passionate 25-year-old with great people skills and a love of teaching kids. He believes coaching is not just about tennis, but mirrors life as well. He is a BSc Psychology graduate who played 4 years of US Collegiate tennis. He has coaching experience teaching at a busy tennis academy in Alabama, as well as at varied locations in USA. Jay grew up in a small rural town, so is well suited to the Southland environment.
For more info on availability in Southland in term 4 2017 & term 1 2018, kindly email:
balesondanny@gmail.com
Better Tennis South - Pete White
Pete White cares about bringing you - the player- to the optimum tennis level you wish to achieve.
I started playing Tennis at age 10 in 1971 in Dunedin and used to find all sorts of reasons to get off school to head to the tennis courts and play.
In 1975 my family transferred to Palmerston North and I soon became a member of the Palmerston North Boys’ High Tennis squad who as a team of six dominated North and South Island school tennis for the four years I attended.
In the early 1980’s I was based in Sydney Australia travelling through Australia, Pacific Islands and Asia playing cash tournaments mainly on grass tennis courts.
In 1993 I became a level 2 Tennis Coach under the Tennis Australia coaching programme, which required two years training under a master coach prior to taking any examinations – a rigorous playing test was also conducted to ensure I could play all the strokes required in the modern game of tennis.
1994 to present day I have operated as a professional tennis coach in Southland the highlights of this time include: Commentating live Davis Cup Tennis worldwide, a high level of coaching involvement with players who have achieved US scholarship status, New Zealand representative status and most importantly understanding the needs of tennis players across all levels of the game.
I have a current certificate after completing a St John's First Aid Level One course.
Email: pete.millyem@gmail.com
Telephone: 027 220 6926
I started playing Tennis at age 10 in 1971 in Dunedin and used to find all sorts of reasons to get off school to head to the tennis courts and play.
In 1975 my family transferred to Palmerston North and I soon became a member of the Palmerston North Boys’ High Tennis squad who as a team of six dominated North and South Island school tennis for the four years I attended.
In the early 1980’s I was based in Sydney Australia travelling through Australia, Pacific Islands and Asia playing cash tournaments mainly on grass tennis courts.
In 1993 I became a level 2 Tennis Coach under the Tennis Australia coaching programme, which required two years training under a master coach prior to taking any examinations – a rigorous playing test was also conducted to ensure I could play all the strokes required in the modern game of tennis.
1994 to present day I have operated as a professional tennis coach in Southland the highlights of this time include: Commentating live Davis Cup Tennis worldwide, a high level of coaching involvement with players who have achieved US scholarship status, New Zealand representative status and most importantly understanding the needs of tennis players across all levels of the game.
I have a current certificate after completing a St John's First Aid Level One course.
Email: pete.millyem@gmail.com
Telephone: 027 220 6926
