Play Well Tennis

I would wholeheartedly recommend Mark as a coach. My son loves his tennis lessons and it’s obvious why. Mark has been great at helping him to improve his technique but importantly the sessions are fun and engaging. Great coach who is skilled, patient and kind!

Steph, Ashgrove

Mark has been an outstanding coach for my sons. He brings a perfect balance of patience, approachability, and expertise, helping to lay a strong foundation for their growth in tennis. His lessons are thoughtfully tailored to their ages (5 and 7), making them both engaging and appropriately challenging. If you're looking for a local tennis coach who is consistently punctual, well-prepared, professional, and friendly, I highly recommend Mark.

Theresa, Boondall

I’ve been incredibly impressed with Mark’s coaching. Mark demonstrates a deep knowledge of the game and an exceptional ability to connect with children over a range of ages and skill levels. Mark is approachable, supportive, and always promoting a sense of belief in his players. He consistently thinks outside the box to find creative and engaging ways to inspire, all while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. We’re so grateful for the positive impact he’s had on both our daughter’s development, they always look forward to their weekly lessons!

Sally, Alderley

Mark has been coaching our two girls since they were 5 years old. He is an outstanding tennis coach who consistently delivers well thought through lessons that are both challenging and enjoyable. Mark is different to other coaches we have encountered, as he doesn’t deliver a repetitive or standard lesson format. The lessons he delivers are clever and adaptable, which have supported our girls in improving their overall hand eye coordination, court movement and technical ability. Our daughters have improved their tennis significantly through coaching with Mark and he is by far the best tennis coach we have encountered.

Katherine, Ashgrove

My daughter had never played any tennis before but had expressed interest in beginning lessons. Through her primary school newsletter, we saw an advertisement for Play Well Tennis lessons which included sessions for varying age groups and different levels of experience. We were impressed prior to meeting Mark and our preconception was fully validated upon commencement of the first lesson. Both my daughter and I have always been delighted with Mark, and both his levels of expertise and professionalism as well as his general, extraordinary friendly demeanour have led us to enjoy all sessions immensely. We would and have recommended him to friends and family. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to praise someone who has become one of my daughter's best mentors to date.

David, Wavell Heights

Mark has been coaching my daughter for the past six months, and I recently started lessons with him myself. I’m incredibly impressed with his approach—he’s very patient, encouraging, and dedicated to helping his students improve.

He works especially well with my daughter, building her confidence and skills through fun and engaging lessons. She’s made great progress and always looks forward to her sessions. I also appreciate his methods with me as an adult beginner—he adapts his coaching style to each of us individually, ensuring we both feel supported and challenged.

I’m very happy to recommend Mark to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring tennis coach.

Stefan, Everton Park

It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for Mark, who has coached my daughter in tennis for the past two years.

From the age of 14 to 16, my daughter has trained consistently under Marks’s guidance, and the impact of his coaching has been exceptional. He brings to every session a calm and patient manner that has allowed my daughter to build both skill and confidence on the court.

Mark tailors his coaching to the individual, understanding not just the mechanics of the sport but how best to communicate and motivate each player. My daughter has grown not only as a tennis player but as a young person through his mentorship. I would highly recommend Mark to any family seeking a skilled, dedicated, and genuinely caring tennis coach.

James, Paddington

We have been taking our son, Tim to Mark Pendelbury for tennis coaching for around 12 months. Tim loves getting coached by Mark, as he is patient, adapts his training to suit where the student is both technically and emotionally and offers a high level of skills and match play. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark for tennis coaching.

Michael, Ashgrove

Marks Coaching has been great. He picks the weaknesses in my stroke and game, one at a time, and implements great exercises to fix them. My game has improved dramatically through coaching with Mark and I'm enjoying playing more than ever.

Gerard, Morningside

I’ve been working with Mark as my tennis coach for the past 18 months and I’ve really noticed a significant improvement in my game. When I started, I enjoyed playing but often struggled with my technique and consistency. Mark’s coaching style is clear and encouraging, and I saw progress right from the beginning.

I genuinely look forward to our sessions each week—they’ve become a highlight for me. Mark has helped me build my skills and confidence in a way that makes tennis even more enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to develop their game.

Andrew, Bardon