Matteo Menna

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Where are you from?

Milan, Italy

What sort of coach are you?

A passionate, inclusive and demanding coach who loves seeing his players develop on and off court.

Why do you coach?

I coach to play a part in my players’ development and help them achieve their goals. I love seeing young people improving, whether is on or off the court. 

I like to connect with players, getting to know them on a personal level, being able to transfer some knowledge of the game and assist them through their tennis journey. 

Commitment, humility, fun and the ability to dream big are the main reasons why I step on court each day.

Most memorable moment/s from your coaching so far

1 – Receiving a letter from a player who moved to Europe, with photos of her first tournament win, thanking me for the work we did together.

2 – A collective 20 people hug from school kids when I’ve told them that our tennis session would be the last of the year.

Favorite tennis player/s?

Andre Agassi / Dustin Brown