About - Andy Wheeler

With over 30 years of experience in high-performance coaching, club development, and tennis governance, Andy Wheeler is one of New Zealand’s most respected and influential tennis coaches. A Tennis New Zealand Club Coach of the Year recipient, Andy has played a pivotal role in shaping New Zealand’s tennis landscape, from grassroots participation to elite player development.

Andy started his performance journey working for Neil Carter (the former NZ Fed Cup Captain 2018 and 2024 NZ Olympics Coach), before securing an opportunity to work alongside Lan Bale (Former Professional Tennis Player, ranked 27 in the world (doubles; 1995); ex NZ Davis Cup Coach & Tennis NZ Performance Coach 2018).  Andy launched Capital Coaching in 2008 and successfully ran Thorndon, Karori, Mitchell Park, Kilbirnie & Muritai Tennis Clubs for 10 years. Andy was active in many Wellington based schools, including Scots College, Queens Margarets & Chilton St James. 

Andy is also a dedicated mentor to aspiring tennis coaches, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience to help cultivate the next generation of coaching talent in New Zealand. Through workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and professional development programs, he empowers coaches to excel in their careers while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking tennis community.

Andy's Coaching Philosophy is centred on Building Future Champions On & Off the Court

Andy believes that tennis is more than just a sport—it’s a pathway for personal growth, discipline, and lifelong enjoyment. His approach focuses on:

✅ Inclusivity: Making tennis accessible to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
✅ Skill Development: Building strong technical and tactical fundamentals at every level.
✅ Performance: Developing competitive players through structured training pathways.
✅ Community Growth: Strengthening club structures, schools, and regional initiatives to grow the game nationwide.
✅ Coaching Excellence: Mentoring players, parents, and coaches to develop well-rounded athletes.

Andy’s unique blend of coaching expertise and commercial leadership ensures that Future Aces is not just another coaching business—it’s a movement dedicated to growing the sport, empowering athletes, and delivering high-quality coaching experiences.

Career Highlights & Achievements

🏆 Tennis NZ Club Coach of the Year (2012)
🥇 National Teams Event Champion – U12 & U14 (Gold Medals)
📈 Founded Capital Coaching Ltd – One of Wellington’s Largest Tennis Coaching Businesses
🎾 Coached multiple nationally ranked junior players & high-performance athletes
👨‍🏫 Former Member of the Tennis NZ Coaching Advisory Group
🌍 International Coaching Experience – ITF Certified & LTA Development Coach (UK)