SPC Coach Showcase: Private Tennis Coaches
At SportsProsConnect, we are continuing our coach showcase series, created following a recent poll in our SPC New Job Alerts WhatsApp group.
We asked members: “Which of these roles best represents you as a coach?”
The poll gave us a valuable insight into the different types of coaches within the SPC network and helped highlight the wide range of experience, specialisms and ambitions among our members.
The results showed strong representation across several areas of the tennis industry:
This week, we are focusing on Private Coaches for families, a category that received 14 votes in the poll.
Private tennis coaching is a highly personal area of the game. It requires strong technical knowledge, but also patience, trust, communication, adaptability and an understanding of each player’s individual goals. For families, finding the right private coach is often about more than tennis ability alone. It is about finding someone who can create confidence, consistency and a positive environment for long-term development.
This week, we are showcasing three SPC coaches who bring a range of experience, personality and player-focused coaching qualities to private tennis environments.
Saul Toniolo
Saul Toniolo, also known as Tenerife Tennis Coach, is a qualified tennis coach for children, teenagers and adults of all levels, from complete beginners through to competitive players.
He is a certified PTR Coach and a Level 4 Coach of the Italian Tennis Federation, with a degree in Sports Science from the University of Turin. His background allows him to support players across technical, tactical, physical and confidence-based areas of the game.
Based in Tenerife, Saul offers personalised lessons in a professional, motivating and enjoyable environment. His coaching approach is centred around adapting to each individual player’s needs, goals and learning pace.
Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for both residents and visitors in Tenerife, making Saul well placed to support players looking for flexible, high-quality coaching in a positive setting.
Saul’s approach is built around passion, professionalism and helping players of all ages reach their full potential.
SPC Profile: https://sportsprosconnect.com/profiles/saul/
Instagram: @TenerifeTennisCoach
Trisha Vinod
Trisha Vinod believes that private coaching goes far beyond teaching strokes and footwork.
Her approach is focused on building strong, trusting relationships with players and creating an environment where they feel comfortable, motivated and confident to learn. This is especially important when working with children, where patience, encouragement and positive communication can make a significant difference to a player’s development.
Trisha is highly adaptable and tailors each lesson to the child’s personality, learning style and goals. Her sessions are dynamic and energetic, while still maintaining a clear focus on long-term progress.
She strongly believes in systematic learning, making sure each skill is developed step by step with purpose and consistency.
For Trisha, the goal is not only to help children become better tennis players, but also to build discipline, confidence, resilience and a genuine love for the game.
Instagram: @trishavinod01
Steve Dewindt
Steve Dewindt brings 50 years of tennis experience, an active passion for competition and a holistic approach to private coaching.
As a father of three, Steve understands the importance of patience, motivation and creating a safe, encouraging environment for young players. His experience living in the United States has also given him a broad international perspective, and his multilingual background allows him to communicate effectively with players and families from different cultures.
Steve’s work goes beyond the court. As a certified personal coach, health and nutrition coach, and with a background in catering, he offers a rounded approach to player development.
His coaching is not only about improving a player’s forehand or backhand. He also focuses on nutrition, physical conditioning, mental resilience and helping players develop into complete, healthy and confident athletes.
Steve’s approach combines expertise, empathy and professional guidance, making him well suited to families looking for a private coach who can support the wider development of their child.
SPC Profile: https://sportsprosconnect.com/profiles/coach-steve/
Instagram: @stevedewindt_tennisandcoach
Are You Looking for a Private Tennis Coach?
The SPC network includes experienced coaches from around the world who specialise in private coaching, family coaching, academy programmes, travel coaching, club tennis, high performance tennis, fitness and player development.
If you are a family, player, club or academy looking for an experienced coach, SportsProsConnect can help you connect with professionals who are actively looking for new opportunities.
If you are a coach, becoming part of the SPC network gives you the chance to promote your experience, showcase your strengths and be seen by employers across the international tennis industry.
To find out more, visit:
Until next week!
