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Play Tennis School is the manifestation of a life-long romance with the sport of tennis. I learned tennis as a kid from Gavin Kampers of Challenger Tennis Academy in Parkview, Johannesburg; my older cousin James; and the walls of our houses, against which I would knock for what seemed like the duration of the epic narrative sagas I imagined while entranced by the hopping ball, and avoiding inevitable homework. Then I passed on the teachings, over a strip of ivy in the driveway, to my sister Emma, who went on to win multiple tournaments as a junior.

I represented Western Province at school level and coached tennis after university at Claremont Tennis Club. Thereafter, my specific interest and contribution has been to awaken a passion for tennis among young people in rural parts of South Africa. In the Transvaal I have introduced tennis to children in rural communities in Ga-Masemola (Limpopo), as well as Groot Marico and Zeerust (North-West).

Returning to the Weskus (Cape West Coast) in 2024, I established the Redelinghuys Tennis Club and started a youth academy there. When Yzerfontein Tennis Club got wind of my coaching adventure, I was invited to offer my coaching services at that seaside club on a professional basis, for which I obtained a formal coaching qualification in 2026. With close ties emerging between clubs under the West Coast District Tennis Federation, and with youth development being an ongoing priority, stay tuned for the emergence of a stunning tennis circuit along the Weskus!

Play Tennis School considers the holistic development of a player, including emotional awareness, physical presence and mental clarity. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, young or old, single or group, we’ve got you covered for some deep improvement. To schedule a lesson, challenge, tour or tournament, feel free to get in touch!

Want to find out more about journeys in African tennis? Here again is that classic long short story Rooikat Autumn (2026), a tennis journey of generations:

https://thezenolympiad.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rooikat-autumn.pdf