We place our players at the center of everything we do

The Lavie Tennis Academy was established to provide a coaching and training environment within New Zealand that operates at a world-class standard.

With a highly experienced, qualified and committed team of coaches and support staff, the Academy has created a supportive environment that provides first class opportunities for its players to succeed on the world stage.

Our holistic approach covers all aspects of performance training, recovery and competitive match play.

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Meet the team

Naruto Sutherland
Assistant Coach
Walter Sudour
Junior Development Coach
Daniel Persson
Assistant Coach
Airton Agostinho
Academy Coach
Riki McLachlan
High Performance Coach
Nicolas Moreno
Academy Coach
Rose Kwon
Social Media Manager
Peter Lee
Lead Physiotherapist
Nikki Tairi
Programs Manager and Event Coordinator
Tai Correa Machado
Fitness Trainer
Sebastian Lavie
Director and Head Coach
Josh Crozier
Junior Programme Manager
Tabitha Porter
Head of Female Development

train. compete. win

Train, Compete, Win — embodies the journey of commitment and perseverance. It signifies the dedication to training tirelessly, the willingness to step into the competitive arena, and the ultimate goal of achieving victory.

TRAIN
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We train to outperform our former selves

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“The only player you should compare yourself to is the one you were yesterday” — Each day is an opportunity to surpass our previous achievements and push past our own limitations. This mindset encourages us to strive for progress, pursue personal growth, and consistently elevate our performance. It reflects a dedication to becoming better versions of ourselves and embracing the journey of development and self-mastery.

COMPETE
02

We compete for every ball. Success is earned, never given

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Valuing the opportunity to challenge ourselves and demonstrate our skills. We believe that success is earned through dedication, hard work, and perseverance, and this belief motivates us to consistently give our best effort, on and off the court.

WIN
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We win every day on the court, in the gym, and in our mindset

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We approach every challenge with a mindset geared towards victory, always seeking opportunities for growth and success. This attitude sets the stage for our wins, weather in the heat of battle or in our daily lives.