Lech Gontar - ITF / College Tennis Player

Lesser Poland
Poland

Lech Gontar is a young yet highly experienced tennis coach and professional player from Kraków, Poland. With over 17 years in tennis and more than 700 matches played (500 singles, 200 doubles) in tournaments organized by the Polish Tennis Association (PZT) and international federations (Tennis Europe, ITF Junior, ITF Men), he brings both competitive insight and advanced coaching expertise.

He has worked with numerous ambitious junior and aspiring professional players, gaining valuable experience through collaboration with top Polish coaches such as J. Komorek, T. Zabrocki, T. Iwański, and B. Wojnar, as well as through sparring with elite athletes including M. Fręch (103 WTA) and V. Olianovska (553 WTA).

After a successful three-month coaching assignment in China, Lech is eager to return and continue developing young talent within the Chinese tennis system.

Education & Rankings

Professional Experience:
- Over 17 years of competitive tennis experience.
- Competed professionally in ITF Men’s tournaments since 2022.
- Represented MKT Łódź and TB Erlangen (Germany) in national and international competitions.
Rankings:
- Highest ITF Junior Ranking: 948
- Latest Polish National Ranking: 59 (singles) / 48 (doubles)
- UTR: Singles – 10.44 (best 11.04) | Doubles – 11.42
Achievements:
- 🥇 Gold Medalist, Polish Team Championships (2021, MKT Łódź)
- 🥉 Bronze Medalist, Polish Winter Doubles Championships (2020)
- 🥉 Bronze Medalist, Polish U23 Summer Championships (2023)
Education:
- 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Sports, B. Czech Academy of Physical Education, Kraków (Graduated 2025)
- 🎓 Master’s Studies in Physical Education – Sport Management, starting October 2025
- 🎾 ITF Level 1 Tennis Instructor Course, Kraków, Autumn 2024
- 🏫 Sopot Tennis High School, completed April 2022
- 📘 SAT Exam, passed Spring 2023
Experience
- Head Coach, Beihai, China (Aug–Nov 2025) – Coaching the No. 13 U10 player in China, supervising and preparing for tournaments.
- League Player, TB Erlangen, Germany (2025–present) – Competing in national league matches.
- Sparring Partner, Nicosia, Cyprus (2022–2023) – Preparing S. Zhiyenbayeva for the 2023 Junior Australian Open.
- Coach, Wojnar Tennis Academy, Kraków (2022–2025) – Conducting lessons for competitive players and amateurs.
- Assistant Coach & Tournament Organizer, Pomorska Tenis Park, Łódź (2018–2022) – Leading youth classes, organizing tournaments, and coordinating age-group competitions.
Key Skills & Strengths
- Advanced understanding of tennis technique and biomechanics
- Strategic and analytical approach to match play
- Strong communication and motivational skills
- Patience, punctuality, and professionalism
- Deep knowledge of physical preparation and training methodology

Playing experience

Lech Gontar has been an active tennis player for over 17 years, competing in more than 700 official matches (approximately 500 singles and 200 doubles). His career includes participation in tournaments organized by the Polish Tennis Association (PZT), as well as international events under Tennis Europe, ITF Junior, and ITF Men.

He has been competing in ITF Men’s professional tournaments since 2022, representing MKT Łódź in national competitions and currently TB Erlangen in the German league.

Throughout his career, Lech has achieved strong national and international results, including:

Highest ITF Junior Ranking: 948
Current National Rankings: 59 (singles), 48 (doubles)
Gold Medalist, Polish Team Championships (2021, MKT Łódź)
Bronze Medalist, Polish Winter Doubles Championships (2020)
Bronze Medalist, Polish U23 Summer Championships (2023)

As a player, he is recognized for his powerful serve, strong net play, and tactical adaptability in both singles and doubles. His experience as a sparring partner for top WTA and ITF players — including M. Fręch (103 WTA) and V. Olianovska (553 WTA) — has further refined his understanding of professional-level competition and preparation.

Lech continues to combine active play in international leagues and UTR events with his professional coaching career.

About me

Formerly active in ITF tournaments, I now compete in the German league (TB Erlangen) and UTR events, while primarily focusing on coaching motivated, ambitious players who aim to reach professional standards.
My approach combines technical precision, tactical understanding, and physical preparation, emphasizing both performance and long-term development.

Aims & Goals

My primary goal is to continue developing as both a professional tennis coach and player, combining my competitive experience with modern training methods to guide ambitious athletes toward professional success.

I aim to work internationally — with a strong interest in returning to China — to support the growth of talented young players by focusing on technical precision, physical preparation, and mental discipline.

In the coming years, I plan to:

Expand my coaching experience with international academies and clubs.
Continue competing in UTR and European league events to maintain a professional playing level.
Obtain higher ITF coaching certifications to enhance my qualifications.
Build long-term player development programs based on structured, data-driven training and match analysis.

My long-term vision is to become a recognized international tennis coach, capable of developing junior players into strong professional athletes while staying active in competition.

Current and Previous Coach, Club & Academies

Throughout my career, I have trained and collaborated with several respected Polish coaches and international clubs, gaining extensive experience in both player development and competitive tennis.

Coaches:

Jacek Komorek – technical and tactical preparation
Tomasz Zabrocki – match strategy and physical conditioning
Tomasz Iwański – advanced training methodology and player development
Bogdan Wojnar – coordination, physical preparation, and tennis biomechanics

Clubs & Academies:

MKT Łódź (Poland) – representative player in national tournaments and team championships
Wojnar Tennis Academy (Kraków, Poland) – tennis coach working with ambitious players and juniors
Pomorska Tenis Park (Łódź, Poland) – assistant coach and tournament organizer
TB Erlangen (Germany) – current league player
Beihai Tennis Club (China) – head coach for U10 top player development program
Sopot Tennis Academy (Poland) – graduate and trainee player

These collaborations have allowed me to develop a deep understanding of both European and Asian coaching environments, blending structured technical training with individualized player development methods.

Testimonial

Hello, I've been working with Lech since 2017. I can definitely say that Lech is very talented player.

Tomasz Zabrocki / Coach

Testimonial

Lech has a very "big" forehand and serve. He sees a lot on the court and always looking for good solutions.

Tomasz Zabrocki / Coach

Testimonial

I can say that Lech needs to work on his consistance in game but comparing to his talent, fast solutions it's his big advantage.

Tomasz Zabrocki / Coach

Testimonial

During our work together, Lech has won bronze medal in Polish National Championships doubles, gold medal in Polish Team National Championsips, he got to several semis and quarters in ITF singles. As a junior Lech finished year in 948 ITF and 14 Polish rank U18.

Tomasz Zabrocki / Coach