Suza-Marie Kruger

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Suza-Marie Kruger

Suza-Marié Kruger started playing tennis at the age of 5 and continued through primary and high school, representing West Rand as a Junior. During her time at RAU, she played for the First team for four years, participating in various Intervarsities and the South African Universities Tournament. She has also been active in club tennis and league matches, securing wins in numerous doubles and mixed doubles tournaments. At 35, Suza-Marié transitioned to Veterans Tennis Tournaments, representing Gauteng Central more than 5 times and even captaining the team once. Internationally, she has proudly represented the SA Veterans Team three times, participating in both the World Team Event and the Vets World Individual event, where she reached the semi-finals in doubles. In recognition of her achievements, she was nominated as the West Rand Ladies Tennis Player of the Year in 2005, 2006, and 2007.Beyond her playing career, Suza-Marié is a qualified teacher and Tennis Instructor. She has served as the Chairperson of the West Rand High Schools Tennis Association for two years and held the same position at the Roodepoort Primary Schools Tennis Association from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she was selected as a member of the D12 Tennis Committee and assisted with organizing trials and selecting D12 Teams.She has also contributed as a manager, overseeing the West Rand / Vaal Triangle Girls Tennis Team from 1993 to 1995 and the Southern Gauteng Tennis Team during their tour of Australia in December 1995. She has captained various teams, including the Discovery Tennis Club First Ladies Team and Mixed Team, as well as the Florida Park Tennis Club First Ladies Team in the Gauteng Central Tennis League.Her coaching journey began in 2002 under the mentorship of Jean Meyer, where she eventually took over her coaching business at Panorama Tennis Club. Over the years, Suza-Marié has coached individuals of all ages, from 3 to 70+, at various institutions, including Laerskool Florida and Hoërskool Florida.Currently, Suza-Marié divides her time between South Africa and Florida, USA, to further her knowledge of tennis and coaching techniques, as well as to expand her network within the tennis community.

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Global Sportbot Amateur, Tennis