About us

What we do

Private coaching
Group classes
After school activity
Tournament guidance
Organize tournaments
Cardio tennis
Padel classes

Values

Professionalism
Punctuality
Integrity
Discipline
Growth mindset
Respect

MG Tennis Academy Bahrain

MG Tennis Academy, is a tennis academy based in Bahrain. We are a community of dedicated coaches, enthusiastic players, and supportive families all striving for excellence in the sport we love. The knowledge of our coaches range from coaching at internationally renowned academies to having the experience of playing the international stage.

Our academy provides a comprehensive range of programs tailored to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner taking your first swing or a seasoned competitor aiming for the top, our team of coaches is here to guide you on your tennis journey.

Our structured curriculum ensures that each player receives personalized attention and development. From group lessons to individual coaching sessions, we offer a variety of programs to suit every need and schedule.

Vision:

To be recognized as the leading tennis academy in Bahrain and one of the leading tennis acadamies in the GCC.

Mission:

To deliver consistently the best coaching programs for our students to help people develop a passion and love for the game regardless their level.

Our Team

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Marc

Marc Dijkhuizen

Marc Dijkhuizen, 28 years old and born in the Netherlands. Started playing tennis at the age of 8 when my dad bought me a racket during his holidays in Italy. Immediately fell in love with the game and started to perform quite fast very well on national level. I have reached an international ranking of 900 ATP in singles and 400 ATP in doubles. I played in multiple international doubles finals and won a few titles, most of them with my doubles partner and friend Bart Stevens (quarter-finalist, 2023 doubles at Wimbledon). I moved to Bahrain in 2020 and till today extremely happy with that decision. Extremely excited to keep sharing my passion and love for tennis with all of the students we have at MG tennis academy.

George

My name is Georgios Dioulgkaridis, I am 30 years old, and I was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. Tennis was always in the family because my father was a professional player in the Soviet Union, so he introduced me to tennis at the age of 5. I played in competitions until I was 17 years old, then stopped to study Physical Education for 4 years while working alongside my father as a coach.

From 2020 to 2022, I started working for the Rafa Nadal Academy. I provided custom training for beginners and advanced players, developing personalized training programs and methods based on Rafa Nadal’s technical and physical preparation under the guidance of Joel Figueras (instructor at the Rafa Nadal Academy), Carlos Moya (former ATP No. 1 and current coach of Rafa Nadal), and Toni Nadal. I also created and coordinated fun activities for junior players.

After my time at the Nadal academy I started to work at the Mouratoglou Academy, providing performance coaching for continued technique improvement in individuals under the guidance of Johan Van Herck (former ATP No. 60).

Beginning of 2024 I have started MG academy in Bahrain together with Marc and I am super happy and excited to be here in the Kingdom of Bahrain to improve the tennis level within the country.

Bas

Bas de Lijster

My name is Bas de Lijster, I am 22 years old and I come from the Netherlands. I have been playing tennis since I was 4 and still enjoy it every day. I studied MBO level 4 Sports and Exercise and obtained my tennis trainer A license during this course. I have been teaching tennis since 2020. Before I came to Bahrain I worked at House of Tennis, one of the largest tennis academies in the Netherlands. And now I have been working in Bahrain for a year. I am having a great time and hope to see you on the tennis court soon.

Lucian

Lucian Hoogenboom

Lucian Hoogenboom, 27 years old, born in Anyang, South Korea and raised in the Netherlands. I started playing tennis through a trail sports program in my primary school when I was 7 and I was immediately sold for the sport. I progressed fast in the sport and played with the best kids in the north of the Netherlands till I was 12 years old. I got my tennis license degree after my high school at the age of 18. This is one of the best decisions I have made as I enjoy every day while being on the court. I have been teaching and playing tennis for almost 10 years with lots of joy and love for the sport. I’m very exited to share my passion for the sport for our students at MG tennis academy.

Elpida

Elpida Dioulgkaridou

I am Elpida Dioulgkaridou I am 28 years old, I was born and raised in Greece and I am a postgraduate in cultural and communication studies. I began my tennis journey at the age of 5 under the guidance of my father, a professional coach and player who introduced my brother and me to the exciting world of competitive tennis and later on coaching. My professional experience as a tennis instructor started in 2016 In Greece. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, from aspiring junior players to adults aiming to refine their game. Today at MG, I’m committed to promoting my love for the sport with future players, while encouraging growth and progress. Being able to work with children, constructing and executing fun exercises for them is my favourite part of the job