OnCourt Performance Academy
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The people behind the next point

Two coaches.
One real love for the game.

OnCourt is led by two solid, Level 1 qualified local coaches with more than a decade of coaching experience each. We know the Lowveld, we know junior tennis and we care deeply about helping every player grow.

Locally rooted. Player focused.

Experience that feels
personal on court.

Our experience has been built where it matters most: on court, session after session, with young players and their families. We bring the standards, structure and energy that help children feel safe to try, learn, compete and keep coming back.

We believe a great coach does more than feed tennis balls. A great coach notices effort, creates confidence, teaches respect and helps a player find a relationship with the game that can last a lifetime.

2 qualified Level 1 coaches20+ combined years coaching1 shared passion for tennis
Head Coach Bianca Jansen van Vuren holding a tennis racket

Head coach & founder

Bianca Jansen van Vuren

Bianca is the founder and Head Coach of OnCourt Performance Academy. A Level 1 qualified coach and local tennis player with more than a decade of coaching experience, she is deeply passionate about helping young players discover what tennis can give them—confidence, resilience, friendship and a genuine love for growth. Bianca leads with high standards and a warm, encouraging approach, creating clear pathways from a child’s first Red Ball rally to more confident match play. Her focus is simple: every player should feel known, supported and proud of the progress they make.

Level 1 qualified coach · 10+ years coaching experience

Assistant Head Coach Charlene Lombard at the tennis courts

Assistant head coach

Coach Charlene Lombard

Coach Charlene is OnCourt’s Assistant Head Coach and a Level 1 qualified coach with more than a decade of experience on the court. As a local tennis player, she understands that every child develops differently—and brings the patience, clarity and positive energy to meet them where they are. Charlene has a special gift for making players feel comfortable enough to try, learn and keep going. She combines thoughtful technical coaching with the kind of encouragement that helps young players grow in confidence, compete with courage and enjoy every step of the journey.

Level 1 qualified coach · 10+ years coaching experience

The OnCourt promise

Good coaching is felt
long after the session ends.

We see the player

Every child arrives with a different personality, confidence level and goal. Our job is to meet them there.

We make learning clear

Small, age-appropriate progressions create wins that players and parents can see.

We enjoy the work

Tennis should be challenging, but it should also be a place where children belong and have fun.

Meet the OnCourt team

Let's find the right
starting point.

Tell us about your player and we’ll help you choose a group, a private lesson or a Mini Matchplay experience.

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