Our Coaches



Robin Palmer, WAB Tennis Academy Head Professional

robin_palmer@wab.edu

Robin is a seasoned coach and player with International playing experience in multiple sports, bringing two decades of extensive Global Coaching experience and Certifications from top Sport Organizations & Governing bodies such as the PTR, USPTA, RPT, LTA, and GCPTA ATP. His list of players worked with include top-ranking juniors from the UK, New Zealand, Middle East, China, Japan, Singapore and South Africa plus ATP and WTA Ranked professionals.

Robin specializes in the physical and mental aspects of the game as well as integrating technical and tactical aspects in an imaginative, creative manner that exudes fun and energy.

Robin joins the WABX team having worked at some of the most prestigious clubs, academies and resorts from around the world, and has learned from some of the very best coaches in the sport, including Dennis Van Der Meer, Carlos Rodriguez, Toni Nadal, Paul Annacone, Leo Alonso, Bob Brett, Emilio Sanchez, and Judy Murray to name just a few.

"I look forwards to meeting you on the courts. Please feel free to get in touch with any of your tennis-related questions. The future is looking bright for Tennis at WAB. Don’t miss out on all the fun!"

Certifications:

  • PTR Academy Professional – Certified Professional in 10 & under / 11-17 / Adult & Performance
  • PTR Adult Certification Tutor & Tester
  • USPTA / RPT Professional / GCPTA Level C ATP Coach / LTA DCA Coach
  • Etcheberry Certified Tennis Fitness Specialist + Cardio Tennis Licensed Instructor
  • ITF Senior World Ranked Player + World Ranked touchtennis player
  • WTA Fitness Trainer
  • Presenter & Columnist for Tennis world Magazine, China
  • Sponsored by Wilson

Player Biography:

  • WAB APAC Champions 2018
  • Boys Under 12 UAE (No. 1)
  • Boys Under 14 Great Britain (No. 3)
  • Girls Under 10 New Zealand (No. 3)
  • Boys Under 14/16 China (No. 1)
  • Girls Under 12 Taiwan (No. 10)
  • Boys Under 8 Singapore (No. 10)
  • Ranked Juniors from South Africa & Japan
  • Top 10 Under 18 Junior girls Squad Great Britain
  • Top 500 ITF Boys & Girls China
  • Top 200 ATP & WTA Professionals
  • ISB Super APAC Runners-up 2011


Ali Hanoon, WAB Tennis Academy Assistant Coach

Ali has been playing and loving tennis since he was very small. Ali is a former Spanish Junior National player and was also a member of the Madrid Tennis Squad, which played in the Spanish 1st Division. He also took part in National Tournaments.

Ali coached in Spain for over 12 years before moving to the Middle East, but now his base is Beijing, China. Ali’s sessions are fun and enjoyable due to continuous activity and creative exercises. Ali is very experienced coaching children and adults. No matter your age or level, Ali will be able to put you on the right track to playing better tennis.

Ali holds a certification issued by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation and approved by the ITF (International Tennis Federation). His most recent certification is from the PTR (Professionals Tennis Registry). Ali is very keen to pursue his Coaching education which motivated him to come work at the WAB Tennis Academy.