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I’m a passionate tennis coach with over 10 years of experience developing players of all ages and abilities, currently coaching at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait. Formerly Hot Shots Head Coach at TKHP Tennis Club in Christchurch, I specialize in junior high-performance programs, tournament management, and creating inclusive, results-driven coaching environments.
Qualifications
- Junior Assistant Coaching Qualification.
- Junior Development Coach – Physical Education and Coaching (ITF Level 1)
Coaching times & fees
Further information
Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait – High Performance Coach – Adult PT Coach – Tournament organiser
TeKura Hagley Park Tennis Club – Hot Shots Head Coach & Club Captain
About Me
My name is Noah Holmes, and I’ve been coaching tennis for over 10 years. I’m 25 years old and currently coach junior high-performance groups at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait. I’ve also served as Hot Shots Head Coach at TKHP Tennis Club in Christchurch, where I developed innovative junior programs, led coaching teams, and managed tournaments. My focus is on creating inclusive, high-performance environments that help players improve their skills, compete confidently, and enjoy the game.
I grew up in Wanaka, New Zealand, and started coaching after school in 2015. Since then, I’ve progressed from grassroots coaching to leading competitive programs, helping players compete at national levels, and running over 50 tournaments as a Tennis Canterbury and Rafa Nadal Academy Tournament Director. Outside of coaching, I’m a lifelong sports enthusiast who loves playing any sport I can whenever possible, staying active and inspired both on and off the court.
Experience
Rafa Nadal Academy, Kuwait – Tennis Coach & Tournament Director (2024 – Present)
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Coach junior high-performance groups aged 4–16, delivering structured programs tailored to skill development and competitive readiness.
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Plan, manage, and run tournaments for all age groups, including scheduling, staffing, and compliance with international rules.
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Collaborate with senior staff to enhance coaching delivery and player development strategies.
TKHP Tennis Club, Christchurch – Hot Shots Head Coach (2019 – 2024)
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Led junior Hot Shots programs and created Canterbury’s first Red and Orange Ball Match Play League in 2021.
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Organized and ran Hot Shots tournaments, helping grow junior participation and engagement.
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Mentored and managed a team of assistant coaches, overseeing daily training sessions and program planning.
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Supported player progression from grassroots to competitive national tournaments.
Tennis Canterbury – Tournament Director (04/2022 – 02/2023)
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Planned and executed tournaments across all age groups.
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Managed match schedules, court allocations, staff, volunteers, and officials to ensure smooth delivery.
Aspiring Tennis Academy, Wanaka – Tennis Coach (05/2016 – 10/2019)
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Coached junior and adult programs, developing structured skill sessions.
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Created inclusive and engaging environments for players of all levels.
Additional Skills & Achievements
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Started playing tennis at a young age, competing nationally in New Zealand; multiple junior tournament wins in singles and doubles.
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Currently competing in Christchurch Premier Grade and other tournaments.
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Can re-string tennis racquets; have strung over 500 racquets.
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Early innovator in New Zealand junior tennis, helping establish Red and Orange Ball leagues.
Testimonial
Hugo Strang Head Coach Te Kura-Hagley Park Tennis Club & Impact Tennis 32 Evesham Crescent Christchurch +64 (0) 22 646 0617 coach@tkhptennis.nz Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this reference letter for Noah Holmes, whom I have had the pleasure of having in my coaching team at Te Kura-Hagley Park Tennis Club for almost five years. Noah is a skilful, confident, and ambitious tennis coach who has enhanced our level of coaching at the club and the schools we work with. Noah has had a great attitude toward tennis coaching since he joined my team in 2019. He already had a good base of technical knowledge, very good communication skills and great interpersonal skills. More importantly, though, he was eager to develop his coaching and take on new challenges. From early on, I was able to give Noah a wide range of responsibilities. He independently coached groups of all ages from beginners through to advanced players. Before long he was able to lead a team of junior coaches and took on the Assistant Head Coach. He has been the Hot Shots Head Coach for the last two years, where he manages a team of coaches to deliver the Red, Orange and Green ball programmes. He is also the Senior Mens' Club Captain, which means he manages our competitive men's teams and club champs. Noah has excelled in the development and performance coaching area as well. Our coaching programme has a large number of strong junior players, competing regionally and nationally. Noah coaches our most advanced squads with me and has an excellent ability to challenge players and help them improve in all areas; technically, tactically, mentally and physically. He has taken some of the players he works with privately from beginner level through to a high national level. Two of his current junior clients are in the top ten nationally and he has played a role in developing many more outstanding players. Noah is always looking for ways we can enhance our squads and programme as a whole, so it pushes me to be a better coach myself. Noah is an outstanding coach who would contribute to any coaching programme but would thrive in a challenging environment that demands the best of its coaches. It will be a great loss to TKHP and my coaching business when he moves on. Yours sincerely, Hugo Strang
Hugo Nurse-Strang/ Head Coach TKHP Tennis Club
