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Carl Maes
PTR International Coaching Director
Carl Maes is a globally respected Belgian tennis coach and performance director, known for coaching multiple top-100 players including former World No.1 Kim Clijsters.
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Carl Maes is a globally recognized coach and performance director. He coached former World No.1 Kim Clijsters for over ten years and has worked with top players including Johanna Konta, Bianca Andreescu, Elise Mertens, Laura Robson, and Casper Ruud. With a master's in Sports Science, he is known as 'Mr. Stats' for his analytical, data-driven coaching approach.
Expertise
Sessions
Opening Keynote
Advanced Coaching Techniques Workshop
Pfungwa Mahefu
Founder & President, CATE
Former Zimbabwe Davis Cup player and coach, founder of The Children's Academy of Tennis Excellence (CATE).
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Pfungwa Mahefu is a former Zimbabwe Davis Cup player and has coached ATP player Tankayi. He is the founder and president of The Children's Academy of Tennis Excellence (CATE), where he focuses on developing young tennis talent and promoting excellence in youth tennis education.
Expertise
Sessions
Opening Keynote
Advanced Coaching Techniques Workshop
Novak Dario
Associate Professor and Sports Performance Coach
Fitness coach to top ATP, WTA, and ITF players.
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Novak Dario is an Associate Professor and Sports Performance Coach who has worked with elite tennis athletes including Stan Wawrinka (ATP), Elena Rybakina (WTA), Borna Ćorić (ATP), and others. He specializes in strength and conditioning, sports performance, and athlete recovery, applying a holistic, science-based approach to help professional players perform at the highest level.
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Coach Rotimi Akinloye
Former Nigerian Tennis Director
Ex-national and Davis Cup player with over 40 years of coaching experience and leadership in Nigerian tennis development.
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Rotimi Akinloye is a highly respected Nigerian tennis coach who has served as Technical Director for the Nigeria Tennis Federation and Aurum Tennis Academy. A former national team and Davis Cup player, he has dedicated over 40 years to coaching, player development, and tennis education, actively contributing to national team preparations and grassroots talent development.
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3-Day Conference Schedule
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| Time | Sessions | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ||
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | ||
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | ||
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Venue Information
Conference Location
Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 343 0037 / +1 (312) 493 7113
Email: ptrregionalcoachesconference@gmail.com