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The coaching team

Coached by the best.

Meet the team behind the results — from ATP tour coaches to junior specialists. Pick a coach, see their real availability, and book a lesson.

The founders

Two careers at the top of the game.

Neville Godwin, Program Director at NextPoint Tennis Program Director

Neville Godwin

2017 ATP Coach of the Year

Coaching career highlights

  • Coached Kevin Anderson to the world top 10 and the 2017 US Open final — the form that earned Neville the 2017 ATP Coach of the Year award.
  • Guided Hyeon Chung to the 2018 Australian Open semi-finals — the first South Korean player to reach a Grand Slam semi.
  • Worked with Reilly Opelka on tour.
  • With Xavier Malisse, helped develop Alexei Popyrin — including his first ATP Masters 1000 title (Montreal, 2024).

Coaching philosophy

A holistic approach — technical skill, tactical awareness, physical conditioning and mental toughness — with training tailored to each player's individual needs, on and off the court.

Coaching since 2004Languages EnglishJohannesburg, South Africa
Ross Nemeth, Head Coach at NextPoint Tennis Head Coach

Ross Nemeth

30+ years developing champions

Coaching career highlights

  • Coached numerous national junior champions in singles and doubles, and top ITF junior players.
  • Guided a player from age 13 to the U18 National Championship and the Junior French Open — culminating in a full scholarship at a top-10 NCAA Division 1 college in the USA.
  • International experience: the Dutch National training facility and ITF events including the Junior Fed Cup (Barcelona), the Astrid Bowl (Belgium) and the Junior French Open.

Coaching philosophy

Develops well-rounded players — stroke mechanics and footwork, game strategy and match analysis, strength and agility, and mental toughness — to prepare athletes for success on and off the court.

Coaching since 1993Languages EnglishJohannesburg, South Africa
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The wider team

The rest of the team.

Group lessons, junior squads, Cardio Tennis and 1:1 coaching across every level.

Coach Allon Rock

Allon Rock

Coach

34 years coaching, 47 playing — a nurturing, holistic path from beginner to scholarship, plus cardio & boot-camp fitness.

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Coach Colbert Ndlovu

Colbert Ndlovu

Coach

25+ years coaching, TSA-certified — player development at every level, beginner to professional.

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Coach Terka Nambe

Terka Nambe

Coach

20+ years and a former ITF Seniors competitor — technique, match confidence and high-performance juniors.

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