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I am a dedicated and passionate tennis coach with over a decade of experience coaching players at various levels, from juniors to professionals. Having worked with top-ranked WTA players and upcoming junior talents, I bring a blend of coaching expertise, player development knowledge, and a strong commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential.
My playing background, combined with my coaching experience, equips me to guide players effectively through both technical and mental aspects of the game.
Qualifications
Education
- Johan Cruyff University – Bachelor of Science in Sports Marketing (2011-2018)
- Avans – Bachelor Business Economics & Accounting (2010-2011)
- Pierson College – HAVO (2006-2010)
Tennis Education
- KNLTB Tennis Trainer Program (2008-2010)
- Tennis Vlaanderen Coaching Program (2019-2021)
I’ve been passionate about tennis since I first picked up a racket at the age of 3. My dedication to the sport is reflected in my consistent performance, having ranked in the top 10 of my age group every year from 12 to 18. I achieved national success as a doubles champion in 2014 and reached my peak national rankings of #30 in singles and #11 in doubles.
At 17, I began balancing my time between playing, studying, and coaching younger players. Over the past seven years, I’ve developed coaching skills that have nurtured both adult and junior talents, including Dutch champions in the U14 and U16 categories.
In 2019, I had the incredible opportunity to travel as a coach and hitting partner for Danielle Collins, helping her reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Following this, I spent two years at the prestigious Justin Henin Academy, working with top juniors like Fatima Keita (ITF #68) and Romain Faucon (ITF #41), as well as several WTA and ATP players.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve returned to the Netherlands and continued my coaching journey at the new facility “ZUIT NL.” Notably, I coached Hailey Baptiste at the Roland Garros and Australian Open, supporting her rise to WTA #96. I have also been coaching Maileen Nuudi since 2021, guiding her from having no WTA ranking to achieving WTA #469 by the end of 2023.
I am deeply committed to fostering talent and bringing out the best in every player I work with, combining my experience as a high-level player with a passion for coaching. I look forward to new opportunities to contribute to the success of more aspiring tennis professionals.
Experience
Private Coach at ZUIT NL
January 2021 – Present
• Coaching and traveling with pro players.
• Coached Hailey Baptiste (WTA 160) at the 2021 Australian Open Qualifying and Roland Garros Main Draw.
• Coached Maileen Nuudi (Estonia), taking her from no WTA ranking to WTA 468 in 2023.
• Worked with Lesley Pattinama-Kerkhove (WTA 135).
Justin Henin Academy
October 2019 – March 2021
• Coaching the Pro Team, developing players aged 17-22 to make the transition to the pro tour.
• Worked with ITF players Fatima Keita (ITF 68) and Romain Faucon (ITF 41).
• Worked with pro player Clara Tauson.
Traveling Coach & Hitting Partner for Danielle Collins
December 2018 – May 2019
• Part of the team during her 2019 Australian Open semi-final run. Going from 36 WTA to 23 WTA.
Tennis Academy Brabant
August 2012 – August 2018
• Coached and developed regional and national players aged 12-21.
• Worked with Dutch champions, guiding them through Tennis Europe and ITF tournaments.
SimonTennisSchool
August 2008 – August 2014
• Provided lessons to players of all ages and levels at various clubs in the Netherlands.
• Organized tennis trips to Turkey, combining holiday and full-time tennis programs for experienced players.
