About
JRT runs a community based tennis coaching program for all ages. Our aim is to promote a friendly and social atmosphere within the local community, and to encourage all children and adults to fulfil their potential.
Jonny Rowan is a Tennis Australia Qualified coach with over 10 years of tennis coaching experience both in the UK/Ireland and in Australia. Jonny grew up in Belfast and started playing tennis aged 8 at St Patrick's Racquets Club. He has enjoyed success locally and nationally at both Junior and Senior level.
Jonny believes that tennis and physical activity are central to physical and mental well-being. Creating a positive environment and culture is the key to the players experience and participation. Jonny prides himself on building relationships and the trust required to embark on the long-term development of producing tennis players of all levels, starting from the youngest players taking the racquet for the first time to elite players competing at tournament and state level.
Playing experience:
Jonny grew up in Ireland and has competed in Ulster tournaments from the age of 12, winning both junior and senior titles. Jonny was selected to represent Belfast in the annual fixture held at the famous Castleknock Tennis Club in Dublin. In 2009, Jonny travelled to the US to train and play at the King of Kings Tennis Academy in Florida.
Coaching Philosophy:
Jonny believes that everyone has the potential to play and love tennis. Tennis is a game that can add positivity to every player’s life, no matter age or ability. All of our players have unique skills and talents and we want them to unlock their potential and to learn to not only enjoy, but to love the game of tennis.