Hong Kong International Tennis Academy

HK INTERNATIONAL TENNIS ACADEMY COACHING STAFF


In an ever changing time for tennis and training methodology, we understand the importance of updating our training programs and coaches’ knowledge to meet the highest standard. We believe we can help our players to reach the next level, regardless of their ability.
	Lin Bing Chao (Chinese Taipei), Founder & Academy Director Former Head Coach and Coaching Director of the Hong Kong Tennis Association and Chinese Taipei Davis Cup Team, Benny is one of the twenty coaches in the world and the only one in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan that has International Tennis Federation (ITF) Level 3 Coach Certificate (The highest worldwide recognized rating a coach can receive). Benny also has the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Pro 1 Coaching Certificate and ITF Level 1 and 2 Certificate. [ More information on Lin Bing Chao ]
	Vuk Zelunka (Croatia), Head Coach Vuk Zelunka is a PTR Professional and ITF Development certified coach. Vuk graduated from university in Croatia with a degree in Sports and Coaching Education. From 2000 – 2003, Vuk coached and traveled with Croatia’s top ranked juniors competing on the European Under 14 Circuit. [ More information on Vuk Zelunka ]
	Lin Ming Chun, Elite Coach Lin Ming Chun or better known as Coach Lin has been coaching tennis for the past 30 years in 3 different countries. Coach Lin was Benny Lin’s traveling coach for several years and was the coach who started Chan Yung-Jan (2007 Australian Open Women’s Doubles Finalist) to play tennis. Coach Lin coached and worked with Chan during her early development stages and was recognized as the coach who improved Chan’s technical base and tactical understanding. Coach Lin was named Chinese Taipei Davis Cup team assistant coach in 2000. He graduated with Physical Education Degree.

	Oriol Mercadé Canals (Spain), Elite Coach & Sport Psychology Oriol Mercadé was born in Barcelona, Spain on January 4, 1982. From 8 to 14 years old he competed in different sports such as volleyball and football, but mainly in tennis. Then he was enrolled in different disciplines as aquatic sports (swimming, windsurf and surfing), and mountain sports (cycling and running) [ More information on Oriol Mercadé Canals ]

	Masahiko Yoshida (Japan), Elite Coach Yoshida is a certified tennis professional of United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Japan Tennis Association (JPTA) and is the only Japanese coach who has ITF Level 1 coaching certificate. He was the former head Coach of Mongolian Tennis Association and Samoan Tennis Association. Moreover, Yoshida was the tennis director of Drysdale / Kim World Tennis Academy at Weston Tennis center in Florida, USA. [ More information on Masahiko Yoshida ]

	Bhagat Singh (India), Elite Coach Bhagat Singh is an experienced tennis coach from the beautiful country known for its rich and colorful culture – India. Bhagat is an ITF certified Level 2 coach. [ More information on Bhagat Singh ]

	Mike Hon (Hong Kong), Development Coach Mike Hon is an experienced tennis player growing up and playing tennis in the sunny sky of Southern California since the age of 12. Although, he had started playing tennis since age 9, it was during his early years living in So. Cal where, the saying goes, “he had got bitten by the tennis bug.” Since then, he had taken up the sport seriously and devoted all his available time in taking lessons and training. It was through hard work and dedication which led him to become a valuable player of the Canyon High School tennis team (1992 - 1996) where he had attended. [ More information on Mike Hon ]

	Steven Yang (China), Development Coach Steven Yang is a RPT National Level and USPTA Pro 3 certified coach. Steven graduated from Tianjin institute of Physical of Culture with B.A. in Physical Education and Sports Management. Before moving to Hong Kong, Steven worked at Westin Resort Macau for 6 years as the club supervisor and tennis coach. He also worked alongside Macau Tennis Association’s head coach in helping him with the national development programs in nurturing star players in Macau. During his free time, Steven worked as a chair umpire for the China Tennis Association where he was certified as a National Level Chair Umpire. He enjoys teaching tennis and being around children. Steven is a father of two young boys (twins), and they already started playing tennis.