Coaching

Coaching for all ages and levels

Our coaches cater to players of all ages and abilities, from a beginner wanting to learn the basics to a seasoned player looking to improve technique.

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Meet the team

Your coaches

Head Coach

Trent Smith

Trent Smith is Head Coach at Gladstone Tennis Club, bringing a high-performance background shaped by international training and competition across Europe and North America.

Trent played NCAA Division I tennis for Xavier University in the United States and represented Auckland in multiple junior team championships. He has competed in Carobowl, currently plays in Gladstone’s Caro Reserve team, and is the club’s two-time reigning Club Champion.

A Gladstone member for three years, Trent began coaching full-time at the club in early 2025 and stepped into the Head Coach role at the start of 2026.

Senior Coach

Finley Hall

Finley competed in Division 1 college tennis at Drake University before going on to the professional tour, earning ATP points in doubles. He has now stepped away from professional competition to focus fully on coaching.

He coached at the Renouf Tennis Centre in Wellington, delivering performance squads, Hot Shots and adult sessions, and focuses on technical development, tactical awareness, and building confident, resilient players.

trent@gladstonetennis.co.nz 027 801 1283

Group coaching

Tennis Fit for women, men and mixed groups, junior after-school squads and free Saturday sessions for junior members in Terms 1 and 4.

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Individual lessons

Want to improve a particular shot or take your game to the next level? Book one-on-one time with a Gladstone coach.

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Take your game to the next level

Improve your skills, build confidence, and achieve your goals on the court with coaching designed to help you play your best tennis.

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