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 Benny, Co-Founder & Academy Director (Chinese Taipei) 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 ]
	Raphael Maurer, Co-Founder & Head Coach (Switzerland) Raphael Maurer was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ranked number 2 in the country in the 14’s, Raphael won the Winter Cup (European Team Championships) with Switzerland along side Michel Kratochvil (former top 50 ATP player). In 1993, he entered the National Training Center in Ecublens, Lausanne where he went to school in the morning and trained in the afternoon. [ More information on Raphael Maurer ]
	Lin Ming Chun, Elite Coach (Chinese Taipei) 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, Elite Coach & Sport Psychology (Spain) 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, Elite Coach (Japan) 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 ]

	Vuk Zelunka (Croatia) 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 ]

	AGUSTINA WIBISONO (INDONESIA)-Elite Coach & Physical Trainer Prior joining HKITA, Agustina coached many Indonesian National Team players, including Sandy Gumulya (WTA rank 484) and Septi Mende (WTA rank 599). Moreover, she also coached Denise Harijanto who is now currently the No. 1 player for Buffalo University in the US, receiving full scholarship. [ More information on Agustina Wibisono ]