Welcome to MD Tennis
Who We Are
MD Tennis Coaching is based in Christchurch, with our home base at Opawa Tennis Club. Led by Head Coach Mike, who has been coaching full-time for over 10 years, our programme is built on experience, passion, and a genuine commitment to player development.
We work with players of all ages and abilities—from recreational players looking to enjoy the game, through to competitive and national-level juniors striving to reach their potential. Our coaching is centred around understanding each individual, creating the right environment, and helping every player improve with confidence and purpose.
At MD Tennis Coaching, it’s about more than just tennis—it’s about building better players and a strong, connected tennis community.
Professional Coaching Services
Our Red Ball sessions provide the perfect introduction to tennis for young players, combining fun, movement, and foundational skill development in a supportive environment. Using modified equipment and smaller courts, children are able to learn correct technique while building confidence from their very first rally.
At MD Tennis Coaching, we focus on developing coordination, balance, and basic stroke skills through engaging, game-based activities that keep players motivated and excited to learn. Each session is designed to nurture a love for the game while laying the groundwork for long-term development.
Learn the basics. Build confidence. Love the game.
Designed for developing players ready to elevate their game, our Orange Ball sessions provide the perfect bridge between beginner fundamentals and full-court performance. Played on a slightly reduced court with lower-compression balls, this stage allows players to refine technique, improve consistency, and build tactical awareness in a dynamic, game-based environment.
At MD Tennis Coaching, we focus on precision, movement, and smart decision-making—helping each player develop confidence under pressure while enjoying the process of competition. Every session is carefully structured to challenge ability, accelerate progress, and instill a deeper understanding of the game.
Build control. Develop confidence. Play with purpose.
These sessions create longer rallies, more controlled shot-making, and improved confidence on a full-sized court. By slowing the game down just enough, players have more time to set up, develop proper technique, and make better tactical decisions—without sacrificing the realism of match play.
Ideal for developing intermediates and transitioning juniors, this format bridges the gap between modified and standard tennis. Expect high-energy drills, point play, and coaching that focuses on consistency, movement, and building all-court skills in a supportive, game-based environment.
Designed for competitive adult players, our Team Training sessions deliver a high-paced, intense on-court experience focused on performance and match readiness. Built around open drills and live-ball situations, players are constantly engaged—developing consistency, decision-making, and the ability to execute under pressure.
With an emphasis on movement, communication, and tactical awareness, sessions replicate the demands of team competition while maintaining a strong technical foundation. Expect high intensity, plenty of ball striking, and an environment that challenges you to raise your level.
Winter Time TBC
Train at pace. Compete with purpose. Perform as a team.
Fast-paced, energising, and seriously fun—our Cardio Tennis sessions are designed to get you moving, sweating, and hitting in a dynamic group environment. Combining tennis drills with high-intensity fitness, these sessions deliver a full-body workout while keeping the focus on rhythm, timing, and ball striking.
Set to music and driven by constant movement, Cardio Tennis is perfect for players of all levels looking to improve fitness, burn calories, and enjoy the game in a social, motivating atmosphere. No pressure, just great energy and plenty of hitting.
Wednesday 9.15 - 10.15am (Opawa Tennis Club)
Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00pm (Wilding Park)
Move more. Hit more. Feel better.
Designed for committed interclub players, our winter programme focuses on refining both the technical and tactical elements of your game when it matters most. With a strong emphasis on purposeful training, each session is structured to sharpen stroke production, improve consistency under pressure, and develop smarter point construction.
Players will build a deeper understanding of match play—learning how to adapt strategies, exploit opponents’ weaknesses, and execute with confidence in competitive situations. Through high-quality coaching and focused repetition, we ensure every player continues to progress, even in the off-season.
Train with intent. Compete with confidence. Perform when it counts.