Lukas Rak - Tennis Coach

New South Wales
Australia

With 28 years of coaching experience and a Master’s degree in Coaching and Teaching, I bring a deep understanding of player development, performance psychology, and modern training techniques. I hold multiple national and international coaching certifications and have successfully trained athletes of all levels beginners to competitive players.

My coaching style blends technical precision, strategic insight, and motivational support to help each player reach their full potential. I’m passionate about seeing growth on and off the court and committed to creating a positive, disciplined, and goal

Qualifications

ATPCA Professional Tennis Coach Master Pro Level 3 Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association, Sydney, NSW, Australia // 2017
The Bailey Method Footwork Licence Level 1 / Teaching Footwork in Tennis Sydney, NSW, Australia // 2014
ATPCA Professional Tennis Coach Advance Level 2 Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association, Sydney, NSW, Australia // 2012
Master’s Degree in Teaching/Coaching Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University, Slovak Republic // 2008
STZ Licence: Level 2 Professional Tennis Coach STZ – Slovak Tennis Association, Bratislava, Slovak Republic // 2007
ITN Licence: International Tennis Number STZ – Slovak Tennis Association, Bratislava, Slovak Republic // 2006
STZ Licence: Level 3 Professional Tennis Coach STZ – Slovak Tennis Association, Bratislava, Slovak Republic // 2000

Coaching times & fees

Please contact Lukas direct for availability and salary requirements
He can be contacted via WhatsApp and / or email
WhatsApp: +421915891575
Email: lukasrak11@yahoo.com.au

Experience

Tennis Coaching & Player Development

Over a decade of experience as a Professional Tennis Coach, including Head Coach and Manager roles.
Skilled in coaching junior, adult, and high-performance squads, as well as holiday tennis camps.
Proven track record in identifying and developing young talent for competitive performance.
Strong understanding of technique, tactics, physical conditioning, and mental preparation for tennis players.
Experience in designing and executing personalized lesson plans and training programs.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervised and led large coaching teams (40+ coaches) and managed camps with 300+ students.
Trained and mentored coaching staff through planned training sessions and ongoing support.
Coordinated team logistics, scheduling, and compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Successfully managed squads to perform at state-level competitions.

Customer Service & Communication

Maintained a professional appearance and attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service.
Built strong rapport with students and parents, fostering a welcoming and motivating environment.
Regularly communicated expectations, feedback, and progress clearly to players and stakeholders.

Program Coordination & Operations

Organized and administered tennis programs, lessons, and special events efficiently.
Ensured all activities aligned with safety standards and academy procedures.
Provided racquet restringing and basic equipment maintenance services.

Professional Development & Innovation

Stayed up to date with new coaching trends, tools, and methodologies.
Committed to continuous learning, participating in professional development and compliance training.

Testimonial

My name is Ryan Maloney, Business Director of Evolve Tennis Academy located in Northern Sydney, Australia. Our tennis business spans across five major locations inclusive of two large schools. Evolve is currently heading into its 14th year in business, teaching tennis to over 3000 players weekly. During Evolves 14 years, I have had the pleasure of knowing Lukas Rak both personally and professionally. The journey began in 2010, with Lukas holding a key role as Head Coach assisting in the growth of Evolve into a very reputable and arguably one of the best coaching schools in the country. In 2022 Evolve Tennis was named the number one coaching organisation in the State of New South Wales, and ended the year as top 3 in the Country. To say Lukas was a key part of these prestigious awards would be an understatement. During his tenure at Evolve, Lukas’ main role was Head Coach of Collaroy Tennis Club, however as he progressed and improved his on-court and off-court skills he moved onto higher management roles within the business Kids Holiday Camp Manager (5 sites) Organisation of 30+ coaches daily Co-ordination of 250+ camp kids daily Adult Camp Manager Organisation of over multiple coaches daily Co-ordination of 30 adults daily Restringing In charge of all racket customisation and restringing Tournament Trip Supervisor, Customer Support, Coach Mentor, Vehicle Maintenance, Court Maintenance. Lukas’ duration of employment with Evolve Tennis begun in July 2010 and continued in a full-time capacity. Since his departure, finding enthusiastic coaches that can maintain key responsibilities is awfully challenging, and is a testament to the high level of Coach Lukas has become over the years. Whilst Lukas has many attributes & skills that would be a positive to any team environment, the keys ones that come to mind - willingness to always put the customers comfort first and foremost - communication & interpersonal skills absolutely top class - being a team player professionally and personally whilst combining a high level of leadership - family man that wears his heart on his sleeve and is not afraid of hard work for the common good - an active listener, who has a very high level of problem solving skills - qualified Level 3 Tennis & Footwork Coach, with a personal high level playing ability In summary, any organisation fortunate enough to have Lukas as part of their team has been gifted with a unique individual who will brighten up your team environment with his captivating persona, charisma and all round nice guy approach. The void at Evolve since Lukas’ departure will sadly never be filled, but I can guarantee without hesitation that having someone of his calibre on your team would be one of the greatest investments you will make. And that is why I am privileged to write this letter of recommendation for Lukas in all his future endeavours. For any more questions, queries or discussion points regarding Lukas Rak please feel free to contact me directly on the following 0425 311 603 | ryan@evolvetennisacademy.com

Mr. Ryan

Testimonial

My name is Scott Fletcher, Business Director of Evolve Tennis Academy located in Northern Sydney, Australia.With five major locations — including two prominent schools — our tennis business is thriving. As Evolve enters its 15th year, we’re proud to coach over 3,000 players every week. . Evolve is currently heading into its 15th year in business, teaching tennis to over 3,000 players weekly. During my years at Evolve, I have had the pleasure of working with many coaches, but Lukas is, without question, the best Head Coach Evolve has ever had. Lukas joined Evolve in 2010 as Head Coach. His leadership and professionalism played a pivotal role in the growth of Evolve into one of the most respected coaching academies in New South Wales. He is, without doubt, the most loyal, hardworking, passionate, and energetic Head Coach we have had in our 15 years of operation. Lukas is an exceptional worker — often arriving at 4:30 am to string racquets before the day began and working straight through until 8:00 pm, ensuring every lesson, player, and program ran flawlessly. His dedication to his players and his craft was second to none, and his enthusiasm was infectious for both staff and students. He was instrumental in building and managing multiple high-performance squads, Hot Shots programs, ladies’ clinics, and our school holiday camps. Lukas also played a critical role in training and mentoring new coaches, setting consistently high standards for professionalism and program delivery. It has been an honour to work alongside Lukas, and I have no hesitation in recommending him to any club, academy, or organisation looking for a coach who will bring unmatched passion, energy, commitment, hard work, and results. Scott Fletcher Business Director Evolve Tennis Academy

Mr. Scott

Testimonial

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Lukas Rak as a tennis coach and mentor. From 2019 to 2023, Lukas coached both myself and my two children, and during that time he proved to be nothing short of exceptional. Lukas possesses a remarkable ability to engage with children of all ages and skill levels. His sessions were not only highly effective from a technical standpoint but also consistently fun and motivating. He fostered a love of the sport in both of my children, creating an environment that was supportive, challenging, and inspiring. What truly set Lukas apart was his role as a mentor. He didn't just teach tennis he helped build confidence, discipline, and resilience in my children. He even gave them their first work opportunity by inviting them to assist as holiday tennis coaches, helping them take their first steps into leadership and responsibility. In addition to his incredible work with young players, Lukas was also outstanding in his delivery of adult group classes. He had a real gift for making sessions fun, inclusive, and motivational - regardless of ability. His energy and enthusiasm made every session something to look forward to, and his ability to connect with adults as well as children is truly commendable. Over the years, we all learned an immense amount from him - about tennis, about sportsmanship, and about personal growth. His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for his students left a lasting impression. I can recommend Lukas without reservation to any individual or organization looking for a skilled, inspiring, and reliable tennis coach. Sincerely, Sharon Blakeway (Client)

Mrs. Sharon

Testimonial

Lukas Rak was employed at Kristian Hoffmann Tennis Academy since 1.10.2005 until 1.5.2008. I have heard of him at the University of PDHPE in Bratislava as being an experienced tennis coach and tennis player. Having found qualified person to provide high quality coaching lessons, I did not hesitate to employ him. There has been a high demand for Lukas as his skills and techniques were popular and very effective especially among his clients from South Korea. Lukas was coaching different age groups ranging from 6-65 years. Kids very much enjoyed their tennis lessons with him and parents were highly satisfied. Lukas managed to keep using his English skills due to our clientele not only being Slovak but also Korean, Japanese and British. He’s very good with children and has a lot of patience which is so crucial in this kind of job. He feels like at home on the tennis courts and it is visible that he enjoys what he does. Just to mention, Lukas is hardworking, motivated, flexible, very punctual and is highly regarded among his fellow coaches/colleagues not only as a good coach but also as a good tennis player and because of his friendly personality. In addition Lukas was participating at our local tennis Academy tournaments and competitions which showed that he’s a good team player. Regards Kristian Hoffmann Owner/Manager

Mr. Kristian

Testimonial

Lukas Rak was training under myself at my tennis school from 15.09.2000 until 4.10.2003. He was responsible for ensuring satisfaction and high standard training sessions for our clients. The clientele varied from small children aging from 5 up to adults and Lukas has shown an excellent skill at adjusting to every clients’ needs. Lukas has treated his job responsibly and has proven that tennis coaching is not only a job but also a hobby for him. In result of this, significant number of clients demanded to have Lukas as their only coach, as they could see quite apparent improvements while in his care. During the 3 years Lukas has acquired lots of experience and mixing that together with university PDHPE studies has given him a green light into the future of tennis coaching. He has very good character attributes, naming just a few, dedicated, patient, punctual, people friendly and most of all loves to see results of his efforts. I give my recommendations with high regard to any future employer to take Lukas on board. With my best regards Ing. Alexandra Sabolova Gossiorovsky Tennis School

Mrs. Alexandra