Coaching
At Monkstown LTC, we are lucky enough to offer top-class coaching for Juniors and Senior of all ages and standards.
For Seniors, our coaches work with all levels, from those who have never held a racquet before, to those playing at an advanced competitive level.
For Juniors, our coaches make learning tennis fun, helping them to improve quickly and motivating them to continue to be active in the club.
Coaching is available for individual or group coaching seven days a week. Check out their profiles below or contact the Club office for advice on which coach would best suit your needs.
Stephen O’Shea
Head Coach
Level 4 High Performance. Qualified to work with & develop players of every level.
Stephen is our head coach and provides a superb programme for juniors, advanced juniors and seniors.
Here are just some of Stephen’s accomplishments:
Coach to Ireland Under 12 Team 1998-2006
Coach to Leinster Under 12 and Under 14 Teams 1997-2007
Eagle Star Coach of the Year 2006
Irish Coaches Association Coach of the Year 2008
Coach to winners of 21 National Junior Titles.
Contact Stephen: 086 839 1472
Jana Langford
Level 1
Jana has recently joined the MLTC tennis coaching team and is also an international volley ball player and coach. Jana plays at class 2 and 3 for MLTC. Jana has a specific interest in Sports Psychology.
Contact Jana: 086 404 3742
Michael McMahon
Level 3
Qualified to work with & develop improved to advanced players of all ages, and performance players up to age 12.
Michael has been coaching at Monkstown LTC for almost 10 years, where he also played as a youth. Prior to this, he spent over 20 years in the US where he received a scholarship to the University of Mobile, Alabama. He was ranked in the top 200 in the World Juniors, playing Inter-pros for Leinster at both Junior and Senior level, and representing Ireland on many occasions.
Michael continues to represent Monkstown in league tennis and offers coaching for individuals and groups for both Juniors and Seniors.
Contact Michael: 086 125 5120
Adrienne Cusack
Level 2
Qualified to work with and develop beginner to intermediate players of all ages and under 9 regional standard players.
Adrienne has worked in Monkstown LTC for over 13 years and collaborated with Leinster Tennis in developing many top junior players. She works with both Junior and Senior players and has contributed hugely to progressing them through the club.
Adrienne represents Monkstown, competing at the highest inter-club level for over 15 years. In addition, she introduced and runs the highly successful cardio tennis programme. She runs weekly group coaching for adults, as well as individual and general group coaching for Seniors & Juniors.
Contact Adrienne: 087 286 0646
Karen MacKenna
Level 2
Qualified to work with and develop beginner to intermediate players of all ages and under 9 regional standard players.
Karen is Level 2 Tennis Ireland licensed coach and has been coaching in Monkstown LTC for over 12 years. She does individual and group coaching for Senior and Junior players, beginner to intermediate level.
She represents Monkstown in leagues and has played competitive tennis for over 16 years. Karen served as Lady Captain of the Club in 2010 and is Day Manager supervising Juniors every August. Karen is also involved in a schools initiative programme and coaches in other South Dublin clubs.
Contact Karen: 087 933 7950
Senior & Junior Group Coaching
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