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Coach Spotlight: Edgar Spungin Tennis Coach & High-Performance Specialist Kicking off 2026, we are delighted to welcome Edgar Spungin tennis coach as our very first Coach Spotlight of the year. Born in Estonia, raised in Spain, and now based in Germany, Edgar brings a truly international perspective to player development, high-performance coaching, and long-term athlete […]

SPORTSPROSCONNECT YEAR IN REVIEW: COMMUNITY, GROWTH & WHAT’S NEXT The SportsProsConnect year in review is a chance to reflect on what has been an incredibly positive and productive year for the platform and our growing global coaching community. As we close out the year, I’d like to wish all our readers, members, and partners a […]

Coach Spotlight: Frederic Niemeyer Tennis Coach & High-Performance Expert This week’s SPC Coach Spotlight features Frederic Niemeyer tennis coach, a highly respected high-performance coach with over 25 years of experience developing players from junior to elite level. Having worked extensively with Tennis Canada and across multiple continents, Frederic brings a global perspective to player development, […]

Coach Spotlight: Cesar Morales – Tennis Coach & Global Consultant This week we feature Cesar Morales tennis coach, known globally for his work in coach education, consulting, and player development. Cesar’s leadership in communication, culture-building, and coach training has shaped programs across multiple continents. How did your journey as Cesar Morales tennis coach begin? It’s […]

SPC Coach Spotlight: Celebrating Our 600th Placement with Coach Diego Choque This week’s SPC Coach Spotlight is a special one, as we celebrate our 600th SPC coach placement.Bolivian coach Diego Choque has officially become the 600th coach placed into an international role through the platform — a milestone we are incredibly proud of. Diego’s journey […]

SPC Coach Spotlight: Keagan Van der Merwe South African tennis coach Keagan Van der Merwe has built a career shaped by family influence, international experience, and a passion for helping players grow on and off the court. From coaching in Austria to developing elite players in Hillcrest, KZN, his journey reflects dedication, curiosity and a […]

Coach Spotlight: Braimoh Musa – From Nigeria’s Junior Circuit to Coaching Across Continents Q: Good morning Braimoh Musa — it’s great to have you as a guest in our new series of “Coach Spotlights.” Please tell our readers a little about you and your career in tennis so far? A: Thank you very much. My […]

Coach Spotlight: Susan Nardi – What Makes a Tennis Pro Stand Out? Following a recent poll in our private SPC Coaches Group, Susan Nardi’s Coach Spotlight was voted the number-one blog coaches wanted to see again. Originally published in March 2017, we’re delighted to repost it here in full, celebrating one of the most timeless […]

Coach Spotlight: Lee Mahony – From ITF Player to National Coach and the Future of Racket Sports Lee Mahony is a former ITF player and Malta National Coach whose career spans Europe and the UK, with fresh insights on padel and pickleball’s rise. An SPC member with a wealth of experience across Europe and the […]

Coach Spotlight: Othmane “OG” Garma This week’s Coach Spotlight features Othmane “OG” Garma, a long-time SPC member and world-travelled tennis coach whose career has taken him from the doubles tour to the Grand Slam stage. Over the past decade, OG has worked with some of the biggest names in tennis — including Sloane Stephens, Monica […]

Coach Spotlight: Joseph Doe-Adjani IntroductionFrom humble beginnings as a ball boy in Accra to coaching Ghana’s National Junior Tennis Team, Joseph Doe-Adjani has dedicated over three decades to developing tennis talent across West Africa. As an SPC member, Joseph is now looking to share his experience and passion on the global stage — connecting cultures […]

Coach Spotlight: Krisjanis Stabins In this edition of our SPC Coach Spotlight Series, we catch up with long-time SPC member Krisjanis Stabins 🇱🇻 — a highly respected Latvian coach whose journey spans from junior European success to coaching elite WTA players and leading his national team. From competing as a teenager to now serving as […]

In this edition of our SPC Coach Spotlight Series, we feature Abdullah, a passionate tennis coach whose journey began on the streets of Pakistan and has taken him all the way to Neom, Saudi Arabia. From humble beginnings and self-motivation to mentoring players across borders, Abdullah’s story reflects dedication, resilience, and a deep love for […]

In this edition of our Coach Spotlight Series, we sit down with Olivia Ley, a 28-year-old tennis coach from Adelaide, Australia. Olivia has lived the highs and lows of professional tennis — from competing on the ITF junior and women’s circuits to battling back from injury — and now channels her experience into coaching the […]

Coach Spotlight: Mladen Milanović – From Serbia to Head Coach in Dubai Welcome to the first edition of our Coach Spotlight Series, where we feature SPC members and their unique coaching journeys around the world. Kicking us off is someone very close to our platform: Mladen Milanović. From a small town in Serbia to leading […]

Remembering Ralph Wylam — 10 Years On 5 September 2015 — 5 September 2025 A lifelong love of tennis Ten years ago today, on 5th September 2015, we lost a fantastic man — my father, Ralph Wylam. He was a lifelong tennis enthusiast, accomplished sportsman, and a wonderful father, son, grandfather, husband and friend, loved […]

Applying for Tennis Coaching Jobs – Do’s and Don’ts Hi all, for those who don’t know me, my name is Mark Wylam, and I am the owner of SportsProsConnect, a worldwide tennis and padel coaching jobs platform. My background is in Business and Finance, and I have been a tennis coach since 2003. I started […]

Rise Tennis Programme Coaching Excellence Let’s look at the world of modern tennis coaching with Rubén Herrera, former academy owner at BASE TENNIS in Germany. It’s great to have you here today Ruben! To kick things off, could you tell the SportsProsConnect community a little about yourself and your tennis background? It’s a pleasure to […]

Rise Tennis Programme Coaching Excellence Sofiane Mdarhri and Frédéric Mazel have spent years honing their craft as tennis coaches, helping players reach their full potential. Their Rise Tennis Programme, based in the South of France, is a unique coaching initiative designed to support players in all areas of their game — from technique to emotional […]

An Exciting New Tennis Tournament in Italy for 2025! SportsProsConnect is excited to present the Tennis Smash Tournament, a brand-new competitive event in collaboration with Cervia International and Sportur Club Hotel. If you’re a senior tennis player looking for intense matches, professional coaching opportunities, and an unforgettable tennis getaway, this event is for you! Taking […]