Michele Joyce

Michele is a SATCA (South African Tennis Coaches’ Association) Professional coach and has been coaching for over 20 years. She is one of the founders of the ITA.( This is the only branch that still operates today.) She trained as a player and coach with Pam Meara who had the largest tennis school is RSA ever (1000 pupils!) It is her goal to exceed this in 2009! She is an expert in teaching and working with children. She loves interacting with people and making a  difference in their lives. She is an ex High school mathematics teacher . The ITA is in its 12th year of successful operation. She was the Chairman of USSASA Gauteng High Schools Tennis for two years and was the manager of the provincial side for one season. She has run workshops with many overseas players and coaches and has managed three tours of children over to train in the USA, to attend ATP tournaments and the US Open. She has played league as a junior as well as senior ladies and mixed league for many years. She is a mother of three and has recently joined the Lonehill Crawford pre-preparatory staff as a Computers and Physical Education teacher to support her three children as they all start school. Welcome!

Godwyn

My name is Godwin Taurayi Kusena.I was born on the 22 of April 1984 in Zimbabwe. I am currently a full time tennis coach, and really enjoy teaching others how to play the sport.
I started playing tennis at the age of six, and have had a love for the game ever since. At the tender age of 8 I started participating in tennis tournaments, and by the age of 16 I  was accepted to play in senior tournaments around the country.
After looking at young talented players, who really wanted to play tennis in schools, I decided to go into coaching as a profession. As a result of hard work and dedication to my coaching, I found myself enjoying my job, more than ever expected.
I have presently been coaching since 2004. I have coached  in several schools and clubs all over the country, and really enjoy sharing the experience with others.
I am committed to the game and  love to helping others make it happen.

TJ

Hi. My name is Tarisai Murindi. I was born on the 15th April 1980
I was born into a family of 8 and I am the third born amongst all girls.
I was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. I started playing tennis at the age of 12. In this same year I was selected to be the most improved player at my tennis club and the following year I won the U14 tennis tournament. At the same time I was called for the provincial soccer and tennis squad.
I opted for tennis and I did well for the province. In 1998 I was invited to play in Germany for 2 months in tournaments in Nagold and Esslingen. I reached the quarter finals. The standard was very high. After this I started coaching as my parents were unable to afford to send me to any tournaments.
I started coaching for a Development program where I assisted 6 schools each week. I was later assigned to a special school for under privileged children and orphans. I worked at the school for 6 years. In 5 of these years I won the Tennis Championship for the Private Schools. In the world of tennis I also officiated in Futures Tournaments and Davis Cup Ties.
I like watching soccer and my favourite team is Manchester United. I like reading, watching movies and playing soccer. I coach players from ages 4- adult; I look forward to working together with you as a team My friends call me TJ

Moosa Chipanga-

To my dreams!!!
It is my intention to make the time I spend with the ITA to be the most wonderful experience filled with joy . I am also looking forward to progression in my career and further training with the ITF to update my knowledge of the game. I plan to buy a car and build my home. I am looking forward to more work to support this venture.
I believe in my heart that anything is possible. I qualified in Malawi where Michele was born. I am a gentle coach with a great love for the game. I play in the first team at the club and really enjoy working with people and children. I am a Pisces. My hobbies are tennis, soccer and rugby. I have 5 years of coaching experience ( as at 2011)
 

Sherryl Airosa

I believe I have not only joined a professional team(family), however the essence formula is the love and compassion for the game & what they do as well as  their love for the children they are teaching. The team’s goals are GREATNESS, SUCCESS, DEDICATION & PASSION. The business owner(Michelle Joyce) has not only set very high standards, she still oozes the desire to teach, enlighten & encourage our younger , precious generation to become who they are & have fun.

My role will be to handle the co-ordination & administration of these young souls & their coaches, to ensure that all our juniors will advance mentally, physically & spiritually while staying fit & healthy as they have loads fun with each lesson. Encouraging bonding of all kiddies, building friendships & supporting one another even though they are advanced little souls. I look forward to this blessed journey, that very few souls will ever experience in this life time.