THE TEAM
Chairman
Asian Tennis Championships Silver medalist, 2001
All-China Games Bronze Medallist, 2001
Represented Hong Kong in the 2002 Asian Games in Busan
3-time All American and 2-time All Academic Team
Holder of the Elite Professional coaching license from the USPTA
Founder & CEO
Hong Kong Tennis Association – Coaching Director, 1992-1994
Hong Kong Tennis Association – Director of Player Development, 2016-2017
Hong Kong Davis Cup Captain, 2017
Coached numerous ITF, ATP, WTA world class players over the past 25 years
LTA qualified Coach
Head Coach of Kowloon Tong Club
Indian Davis Cup Player 2004-2011
Asian Games Bronze Medallist, 2010
PTR Professional Coach
Hong Kong National Coach, 2012-2021
Hong Kong Davis Cup, 2013-2017
Hong Kong Team Asian Games Coach, 2014-2018
Operations & Junior Development Manager
8-time SCAA Open Champion
6-time Hong Kong National Open Champion
Hong Kong Tennis Association Development Officer
WTA ranked doubles player
NCAA Division 1 Collegiate player
2-time Big West Singles and Doubles First Team
Head Coach of Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club
CRC Men’s Doubles Champion, 2016
CRC Mixed Doubles Champion, 2018
Hong Kong Davis Cup Coach, 2018
Hong Kong Tennis Association – National Squad Coach, 2014-2019
USPTR Qualified Coach
Senior Coach
Wycombe Abbey School for Living Tennis – Head Coach, 2015-2017
Living Tennis – Academy Coach, 2015-2017
Magnet Leisure Centre, Maidenhead – Head Coach, 2016-2017
Coaching in Hong Kong since 2017
LTA Qualified Coach
Full Time Head Coach of Junior Development
Head coach at Vilamoura Tennis from 2010 to 2022
Senior Coach
Tennis Pro with Peter Burwash International, Assigned to Aberdeen Marina Club, Hong Kong 2016-2021
Hong Kong National Men’s B Singles Quarter-finalist, 2012
Active competitor in Hong Kong Tennis Tournaments and local ITF Tournaments
Senior Coach
Founded own tennis academy in Cordoba, Argentina, with over 100 players 2014-2018
Worked in Botánica Club and guided by Guillermo Cañas (ex top 10 player), coaching competition players 2019-2020
Tennis Coach
20 years of international teaching experience
ATPCA Level 2 Advanced Qualification in 2003
Tennis Coach
Hong Kong Games Tennis District Representative – Champion (2019)
Yau Tsim Mong District Tournament Ladies Doubles – Champion (2009-2014, 2016-2019)
SCAA Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals (2019)
CRC Open Mixed Doubles – Round of 16 (2021)
Junior Coach / Team Coordinator
Coach at several Hong Kong clubs including Artyzen, The Dynasty Club, Kowloon Tong Club and CRC
University of Reading, 2017-2018
University of Winchester, 2012-2015
Senior Coach
NCAA College Tennis Player
Performance tennis coach at HKTA, 2018-2021
Certified USTA and RPT Tennis Coach
Lead Tennis coach at LRC, 2017-2018
Senior Head Coach at Hong Lok Yuen, 2016-2017
Over 10 years of coaching experience.
Doubles Specialist Coach
Career high ATP singles ranking: 215
3 ATP World Tour Doubles Titles
19 ATP Challenger Doubles Titles
TESTIMONIALS
“I was Junior World Champion in 2003. I was runner up at the Australian Open in 2006. My highest ATP ranking was number 8 in the world. Guillaume was my private coach. Very supportive and professional. We worked hard, we fought hard. I defeated Nadal. I defeated Federer. Guillaume always believed I had the potential to beat the best.”
“John is one the finest individuals I know and have coached in my 32-year career. He always puts others first. It is never about John, but about his team or family. John has a quiet confidence that comes from being so successful in so many areas of his life; personal, professional and tennis. He has always had a knack for doing the right thing at the right time. I am excited to see this company grow and do great things behind his leadership.”
“Having played doubles with John on the ATP tour including beating several players who would go on to become Grand Slam Champions, I can’t recommend his programs highly enough. His experiences and achievements both on and off the court are what makes him so special and the best person to guide players towards achieving their tennis dreams.”
“Kyle spent an important period of his development under the guidance of Mike at Win Tennis which included his daily education, physical development and of course his tennis development. Faced with the decision again I would definitely choose the same route. Kyle thoroughly enjoyed his time at Win Tennis and I would trust Kyle in Mike’s hands any day.”
“Without Mike, Johanna’s success wouldn’t be the same and I am assured that his guidance will be well received by other success-hungry and dedicated players and parents alike.”
“David is a good friend of mine, as we often practiced together when we were in college. He was driven and always gave his best effort on the court, which is why I have high regard for him ever since.
His commitment and dedication continues in his coaching career. With his wealth of playing experience and knowledge, he is definitely the perfect coach for all levels of players. He is simply brilliant!”
“David is a really hardworking and experienced coach and is also very invested in the development of the player. He will go beyond class time to think of ways to improve the student’s game. He is also great to be around with on and off the court!”
MWT COACH EDUCATION/
MENTORING PROGRAMME
WHAT
Mike Walker Tennis (MWT) is offering a specialised coach education/mentoring programme to help local coaches gain valuable access to the experience of MWT coaches to fine tune and improve their coaching skills. Together, MWT coaches have over 100 years of tennis coaching experience at all levels.
WHY
MWT have put together an exceptional team of experienced coaches who have worked all around the world and at all levels including ATP, WTA, ITF, junior performance and club level.
MWT has always aspired to create a programme that not only helps to improve and support Hong Kong tennis, but also to provide support to Hong Kong coaches. John Hui and Mike Walker have long ties to the history of Hong Kong tennis and they would like to help guide the future development of the sport by contributing to the professional growth and development of local coaches. They feel that having a coach education/mentoring programme is the best way to help improve the level of tennis in Hong Kong and to facilitate a flourishing future to the sport and all the people that choose to be a part of it.
MWT also wants to offer the opportunity for potential participants to join the MWT coaching team.
HOW
We will run 4 three-hour seminars with a dedicated speaker who will deliver the education course with a set topic, such as tactics, technique, coaching practice and experience-based seminars. This will include a mixture of both theory and practical based learning that allows you to feel a part of the learning process and deepen your coaching knowledge.
The seminars will involve the likes of Mike Walker, Jonathan Marray, Guillaume Peyre, Stefan Yates and Jennifer Sher.
Dates and times will be confirmed over the next few weeks.
COST
$300 Per Session
$1000 for all 4 sessions
PARTICIPATING
If you are interested in participating in our coach education/mentoring programme or have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at admin@mwt.tennis.
OUR
PROGRAMMES
A great way to work on stroke production, strengths and weaknesses and strategy in an individual environment or with some friends. Lessons can be arranged on a permanent basis or week by week.
Group lessons are held in the mornings and evenings and can be organized individually or within established classes where spaces are available. A great social way to learn the game.
Holiday camps are organized around school holidays. A relaxed way to introduce kids to the game of tennis in a fun environment.
Coaching masterclasses will be held several times per year with visiting world-class coaches, touring ATP/WTA tour players, as well as other well-known sporting personalities. Please visit our “EVENTS & NEWS” page for more info.
Red Ball
4-7 Year old. Red ball is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It is just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots
Orange Ball
8-9 Year old. Orange ball is a great way for players to continue their progress from Red Ball. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage, but still smaller than full-size tennis courts, allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Green Ball
10-12 Year old. Green Ball is for players to continue their progress from Orange Ball. It is played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls. It is the next stage before moving on to full compression yellow balls. It helps players develop and improve all aspects of their game.
Yellow Ball
Not Age Specific. This program is designed for our younger juniors that have been taking lessons consistently and are starting to play tournaments using the full court and have progressed from Green Ball. These players are focusing on the development of a consistent stroke that becomes the cornerstone of rallying, as well as basic tennis strategies for match play.
