About Dominika Gregorova

  • United States Professional Tennis Registry Tennis Professional
  • Advanced Tennis Processional Training at Van der Meer Tennis University, Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA
  • Tennis Canada Level 2 Instructor
  • LTA British Tennis Level 1 Coach
  • FAA Level 2 Emergency First Aid
  • Sports Coach UK Safeguarding & Protecting Children
  • LTA British Tennis Coach Accreditation
  • Public Liability insurance
  • DBS Certified
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I was born in Prague and started playing tennis with my dad at the age of five.  I was soon selected for the Czech elite program of special training. I trained and competed successfully for ten years before seeking with my mother refugee status in Canada at the age of 16. I competed successfully at elite levels also in Canada but came to realize as I was financing my studies that I enjoyed teaching tennis and had a gift for it.

My teaching experience started as tennis instructor at "Match Point" in Grey Rocks, Quebec, Canada, first teaching junior summer camps then moving onto coaching adults. In trying to promote the game of tennis, I helped to coordinate “Hit the ball Ottawa”, a volunteer program focused on organizing tennis clinics across various schools and community centres. I also worked with some of the most talented Canadian junior players, helping them with all aspects of the game, be it technical, tactical, physical or mental.

Eventually I became the Head Tennis professional at the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club, 2000-member facility, in charge of all tennis activities and directing a team of 5 instructors. It is an incredibly rewarding feeling being on the tennis court, and seeing people and children enjoy themselves, making progress, getting hooked, and feeling good. I have been very fortunate to work with some of the best coaches in the sport in Czechoslovakia, Canada, US and UK, who have helped me develop my knowledge and skills to pass on to my clients.

At 25, I left tennis to pursue a completely different career in IT in sales and marketing. It was when I started to take my son to tennis lessons that I realized I would like to get back to coaching. And having a tennis court in the garden provided a perfect opportunity to share some of my experience with others.

Private Tennis Lessons

The benefits of having your own private tennis coaching are numerous: during a 1x1 session you get to hit lots of tennis balls, enabling a new skill become a habit quicker; each lesson is designed specifically for your needs and expectations.



Various coaching packages available - please contact me for fees and packages.

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Testimonials

  • I have played Dominika more than a hundred times over 25 years and I am sure I have never won. I persist because being on the same court with a player of such exquisite and undiminished talent is every time a precious lesson and upgrade and brings a badge of honour to even the most experienced of players.

    Jeremy Kinsman, Canada

  • I started lessons with Dominika initially to learn how to play tennis, she was very supportive, encouraging and reassuring as I began my tennis journey. Over a few years she has shown her in depth knowledge of how to teach tennis as well as demonstrating different coach techniques as I improved my game. I would highly recommend her as a coach for any level of player.

    Ian D, Wiltshire

  • Dominika tennis coaching skills and court are excellent , full of motivation , patience and above all fun , we are so glad to have found such a inspiring coach.

    Becky Curtis, Wiltshire

  • Tennis with Dominika is great fun and I have learnt so much , I look forward every week to my lesson . Now I can beat my Dad !!!!!

    Henry, 8 years, Wiltshire

  • Dominika has taught me now for over 3 years and is the best professional tennis coach I have ever had. She can pinpoint the problems and correct them with a wide range of smart drills and activities. She has helped me to improve my skills on court and inspired me to love this game even more.

    Lidia P, Wiltshire

  • Dominika is a fantastic tennis coach, her lessons are fun and energetic and she has the enate ability to know exactly how much to push you and when it is enough. My three children have also been taught by her over the years and she understood exactly the needs and ability of each of them individually and adjusted her teaching style to suit.

    Emma B , Wiltshire

Contact

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