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ATA Operations Manager & Coach

Jon County

"Johnny"

Player background: Jon is originally from Australia, where he began playing tennis at an early age and became a highly ranked junior player before pursuing a career as a Tennis coaching professional. He has over 15 years of coaching experience and is a fully qualified ‘Advanced Level 2 Tennis Coach’ through Tennis Australia.Through coaching and management positions he has gained a wide range of experience working in clubs and performance coaching programs in the UK & Singapore before settling in Hong Kong in 2011.

Before joining the ATA team Jon was the Tennis Director at Hong Kong Parkview for 8 years.

His passion lies in helping students to become well rounded players by encompassing the technical, tactical, physical & mental aspects of the game. He specialises in developing children and adults of all ages from beginners through to competition level.

A Little Bit of Fun

Hobbies / interests outside of tennis?
Golf, fitness and travel.

Favourite music / musician / band?
Open to just about anything!

When you were 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A racing car driver or Pete Sampras.

Tell me about the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever had?
Too many to mention! However I did fall over the ball basket during my first ever coaching lesson (I was the coach).

If you could challenge any famous person or character to a tennis match, who would it be and why?
Roger! To hit a few balls with the great man would be such an honour.

Was there a reoccurring theme or comment that featured on all your school report cards? 
Fun fact – I was home-schooled and have never stepped foot in a school classroom as a student so have never received any report cards. If I did however, I’m sure they would have been glowing reviews.

Toy or hobby you were most obsessed with as a child?
My red race car!

Out of Toby, Matt & Nathan

Who has the better backhand?
Toby – great technique.

Who has the better serve?
Nathan

Who is the most fun?
Matt

If you all went on a roller coaster, who would squeal the loudest?
Nathan

Who has the worst fashion sense?
3-way tie!

Who is most likely to get insulted by a child?
Matt for sure!

Who is most likely to own a unicorn onesie?
Toby for sure!

Who is most likely to be mistaken for Alan from “The Hangover”?
Nathan

Who is most likely to be upgraded to first class every time they fly?
Matt & his sparkly blue eyes.