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world class tennis led by atp/wta/itf/ncaa players & coaches
Nima Tennis Canterbury Tennis club25 croydon rd surrey hills
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Welcome to Nima tennis
Nima Tennis is led by former world top 200 Nima Roshan. Nima and his team deliver world class tennis programs and services for players of any age and level. Tennis is the sport that keeps millions worldwide fit and healthy, both mentally and physically throughout life. Nima Tennis players are aged from 3 to 70+ and all enjoy the many benefits of playing tennis in a productive, fun and social environment.
Nima with 16 month old son Cyrus enjoying some family tennis
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Meet our friendly team
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Nima Roshan
Director of Tennis/Elite Tennis Coach Nima Roshan is the founder and owner of Nima Tennis, providing world class coaching for all ages and abilities. Nima coaches players of all levels from beginner to elite and professional athletes. Nima brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his extensive tennis career. Having played club competition, tournaments, high school tennis, American NCAA tennis, and on the ITF/ATP Pro Tour, his tennis experience ranges from a rich and diverse background. As a coach, he has developed a high level of expertise from years of international experience studying the game and having leading roles at tennis clubs where he has worked with players of all ages and abilities. Before starting Nima Tennis at Canterbury TC, Nima was the Head Coach of Kelly Tennis, a successful tennis business at CTC for over 20 years. Prior to this, he was the Director of Racquets at Concord Country Club in West Chester, PA, USA. Nima is dedicated to helping every player improve and enjoy tennis as a lifelong sport.
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Nora Anthony
Nima Tennis Operations Manager Nora Anthony is an experienced and qualified operations manager, with a bachelors in Business Management. In her professional career, she has held management positions at the Australian Taxation Office and IT companies in the US. Nora's tennis journey started in her late 20's when she met her now husband Nima. She learned all about tennis while traveling with him on the pro tour through the US, Asia, and Europe. Nora was inspired to start lessons, classes, and competitive play in the US, which she continued until she was 8 months pregnant. Nora is now settled back in Melbourne as a mum, backbone of Nima Tennis and tennis enthusiast. Since 2019 she has enjoyed working at Nima Tennis to help foster top quality tennis in our community.
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Henry Fried
Assistant Director
Henry has had a lifelong involvement in tennis. He started playing at the age of 6 recreationally and competed in junior tournaments across Victoria. As an adult, Henry has competed in grade 1 pennant for various clubs including Ferntree Gully and Kooyong TC.
Henry travelled nationally, competing in tournaments while gaining valuable experience in the mental and physical demands of the sport. As a coach, he has been able to pass on his experience and help local players develop their tennis to the highest level.
Henry enjoys coaching all levels and ages of players to reach their tennis and fitness goals. He has worked at Tennis Australia with both the 12 and 14 & under state programs. He has also traveled around Australia, coaching juniors competing in national tournaments. Some of these players have achieved junior ITF and adult ATP/WTA world rankings.
Henry adds a background in fitness training to his expertise. He has worked with elite tennis players off-court, improving their strength and conditioning along with a focus on injury prevention.
Qualifications & Expertise:
• Tennis Australia Junior Development
• Australia Institute of Fitness Certificate 3 & 4 in Health and Fitness
• Personal Training Academy Global Mentorship
• Monash University Bachelor of Arts/Marketing
Assistant Director
Henry has had a lifelong involvement in tennis. He started playing at the age of 6 recreationally and competed in junior tournaments across Victoria. As an adult, Henry has competed in grade 1 pennant for various clubs including Ferntree Gully and Kooyong TC.
Henry travelled nationally, competing in tournaments while gaining valuable experience in the mental and physical demands of the sport. As a coach, he has been able to pass on his experience and help local players develop their tennis to the highest level.
Henry enjoys coaching all levels and ages of players to reach their tennis and fitness goals. He has worked at Tennis Australia with both the 12 and 14 & under state programs. He has also traveled around Australia, coaching juniors competing in national tournaments. Some of these players have achieved junior ITF and adult ATP/WTA world rankings.
Henry adds a background in fitness training to his expertise. He has worked with elite tennis players off-court, improving their strength and conditioning along with a focus on injury prevention.
Qualifications & Expertise:
• Tennis Australia Junior Development
• Australia Institute of Fitness Certificate 3 & 4 in Health and Fitness
• Personal Training Academy Global Mentorship
• Monash University Bachelor of Arts/Marketing
BELÉN LUDUEÑA
Head Tennis Coach
Belén has loved tennis since she started playing at the age of four. She was an elite junior tennis player in Chile and went on to achieve a top 600 WTA world ranking as a teenager on the pro tour. After 2 years on the pro tour, Belén decided to pursue her tennis and education in the USA, earning an NCAA Division 1 full scholarship at The University of Kansas, where she graduated with a Bachelors degree in Economics and Business.
After university, Belén moved back to Chile to pursue a career in the tennis industry. Belén is an ITF-3 certified tennis coach who has worked with players of all ages and abilities and brings a wealth of international knowledge to our program. She has coached at the club level for almost a decade and also at the highest level of tennis including the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed cup).
Head Tennis Coach
Belén has loved tennis since she started playing at the age of four. She was an elite junior tennis player in Chile and went on to achieve a top 600 WTA world ranking as a teenager on the pro tour. After 2 years on the pro tour, Belén decided to pursue her tennis and education in the USA, earning an NCAA Division 1 full scholarship at The University of Kansas, where she graduated with a Bachelors degree in Economics and Business.
After university, Belén moved back to Chile to pursue a career in the tennis industry. Belén is an ITF-3 certified tennis coach who has worked with players of all ages and abilities and brings a wealth of international knowledge to our program. She has coached at the club level for almost a decade and also at the highest level of tennis including the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed cup).
NICO IRAOLA
High Performance Coach
Nico Iraola is an experienced coach from Argentina who specialises in high performance training. As a junior player, he reached as high as #12 in Argentina and went on to compete in grade 1 inter-club men’s tennis while training with some of the best coaches in the world.
Nico developed a passion for coaching in 2010 where he had the opportunity to train top national level juniors. He then went on to run his own club and coaching program in Buenos Aires for over 5 years. Nico is now our High Performance coach, but enjoys getting on court with all players looking to improve their tennis.
He plays a key role in developing our Academy players and is on court throughout the week developing more champions at our club. Nico loves coaching and has helped several players achieve an ATP world ranking as high as top 300 in the world.
High Performance Coach
Nico Iraola is an experienced coach from Argentina who specialises in high performance training. As a junior player, he reached as high as #12 in Argentina and went on to compete in grade 1 inter-club men’s tennis while training with some of the best coaches in the world.
Nico developed a passion for coaching in 2010 where he had the opportunity to train top national level juniors. He then went on to run his own club and coaching program in Buenos Aires for over 5 years. Nico is now our High Performance coach, but enjoys getting on court with all players looking to improve their tennis.
He plays a key role in developing our Academy players and is on court throughout the week developing more champions at our club. Nico loves coaching and has helped several players achieve an ATP world ranking as high as top 300 in the world.
Alex Henao
Professional Tennis Coach
Alex Henao is a full-time tennis coach with over a decade of experience nurturing tennis talent. Originally from Colombia, Alex represented his university in national tennis competitions, showcasing his competitive spirit and dedication to the sport. He transitioned into coaching to share his passion and expertise with aspiring athletes.
Alex holds a Junior Development certification from Tennis Australia and a Certificate III in Fitness, this combination of tennis expertise and fitness knowledge ensures that his players develop not only their tennis skills but also their overall athleticism.
He has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Known for his patient and motivational approach, Alex focuses on developing strong technical foundations, strategic thinking, and mental resilience. He has successfully coached several juniors to national rankings and has been instrumental in their transitions to collegiate and professional tennis. Alex's commitment to continuous learning and innovation in coaching techniques ensures that his students are always at the forefront of the sport.
Professional Tennis Coach
Alex Henao is a full-time tennis coach with over a decade of experience nurturing tennis talent. Originally from Colombia, Alex represented his university in national tennis competitions, showcasing his competitive spirit and dedication to the sport. He transitioned into coaching to share his passion and expertise with aspiring athletes.
Alex holds a Junior Development certification from Tennis Australia and a Certificate III in Fitness, this combination of tennis expertise and fitness knowledge ensures that his players develop not only their tennis skills but also their overall athleticism.
He has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Known for his patient and motivational approach, Alex focuses on developing strong technical foundations, strategic thinking, and mental resilience. He has successfully coached several juniors to national rankings and has been instrumental in their transitions to collegiate and professional tennis. Alex's commitment to continuous learning and innovation in coaching techniques ensures that his students are always at the forefront of the sport.
Xander Taylor
Professional Tennis Coach
Xander Taylor grew up playing tennis at CTC at age 6, where he developed a passion for the sport. He went on to have a stand-out junior career as a High Performance and Junior Australian Nationals player.
Xander graduated from Scotch College where he was Captain of the tennis team and an APS Team Rep. He's now the Assistant Coach at Scotch College in addition to his role at Nima Tennis. Xander also plays pennant and in CTC Club Championships where he was the Men’s Singles Champion in 2020.
Xander has coached intermittently at CTC throughout his teens, assisting in the junior program to develop and inspire young players. He has helping players develop their tennis and fitness at Nima Tennis since 2021.
Professional Tennis Coach
Xander Taylor grew up playing tennis at CTC at age 6, where he developed a passion for the sport. He went on to have a stand-out junior career as a High Performance and Junior Australian Nationals player.
Xander graduated from Scotch College where he was Captain of the tennis team and an APS Team Rep. He's now the Assistant Coach at Scotch College in addition to his role at Nima Tennis. Xander also plays pennant and in CTC Club Championships where he was the Men’s Singles Champion in 2020.
Xander has coached intermittently at CTC throughout his teens, assisting in the junior program to develop and inspire young players. He has helping players develop their tennis and fitness at Nima Tennis since 2021.
Location & HoursCanterbury Tennis Club
25 Croydon Rd Surrey Hills VIC 3127 MONDAY - SATURDAY 7am - 7pm SUNDAY Closed |