14/05/2026
🎾 This week we celebrate International Coaches Week — and at the Gisborne Tennis Club, we’re incredibly lucky to have two outstanding coaches leading the way in Leigh and Glen Chapman Tennis Coaching. 🎾
There are many different styles of coaches. Some are loud motivators, some are calm teachers, some focus on discipline, while others simply know exactly how to bring out the best in people with quiet encouragement and genuine care. Our coaches Leigh and Glen bring all this along with passion, patience, positivity and years of experience to our club every single week.
The best coaches leave a lasting impact far beyond sport. Whether Glen and Leigh are developing our juniors, supporting competition players or helping create a welcoming club environment, their impact goes well beyond the baseline.
Great coaches, like Leigh and Glen do so much more than teach technique. They build confidence, encourage resilience, strengthen community and help players of all ages enjoy the game we love.
Thank you both for the energy, support and encouragement you bring to Gisborne Tennis Club and our wider community. We appreciate everything you do. 💚💛
If you see Leigh or Glen around the club this week, make sure you give them a wave, a thank you or a well-earned shout out! 👏