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Tendai Kuwaza

 

Director of Tennis

 

Tier: Director    |   Languages: English, Shona

 

Tendai is a dedicated tennis professional born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. Now in his eighth year leading the instructional program at Yonkers Tennis Center, he is passionate about nurturing both players and individuals. Tendai believes that while tennis can be challenging to master, the journey is enriched by a supportive community.

 

With over 25 years of teaching experience, (with the last couple based in Westchester County), Tendai has honed his expertise across all continents, learning from numerous mentors in both professional and club coaching environments. He has held every possible role in the tennis industry, with club ownership being the next goal on his journey.

 

Tendai’s accomplishments reflect his dedication to the sport:

As a player, he was a top 5 junior in all age categories in Zimbabwe and a four-year Division 1 starter and Team Captain at Jackson State University, where he earned the SWAC Freshman of the Year Award. He is a four-time ITA Scholar Athlete and a member of the All-SWAC 1st Team for Singles and Doubles.

 

As the Assistant Head Coach of the Jackson State Tennis Team, he contributed to multiple championships, including the SWAC Regular Season Title for both the men’s and women’s teams, and a NCAA Division 1 Team Tournament appearance for the women.

 

As a club coach, he has led 20 USTA teams to sectionals, 9 teams to USTA Nationals, 4 National Runner-Ups, and 2 USTA National Championships.

 

As a professional coach, he has travelled the world for ITF tournaments and Grand Slam events, with the most recent stint at the 2024 US Open.

 

You can schedule a video chat with him at: https://calendar.app.google/6ZyBpgUMCvHo4Ne46

Coach Details

tkuwaza@yonkerstennis.com