Teddy Sports World Certified Coaches
Teddy Sports World Certified Coaches meet top standards in safety, fun, and coaching. They deliver playful, age-appropriate lessons in line with our learn-through-play philosophy.
Arianny Isabella Araque
Arianny Isabella Araque
Arianny Isabella Araque (born 03 January 2002, Colombian/Venezuelan) is an experienced tennis and padel coach with a strong background as both a player and trainer. She began her coaching journey in 2018 after completing the Venezuelan Tennis Federation’s “Play Tennis” course and has since advanced through ITF Level 1 and online Level 2 high-performance coaching, while continually updating her skills via ITF Academy courses. As a tennis player, she competed nationally in Venezuela, ranking 8th regionally and 10th nationally, and represented Merida province in national tournaments. Her coaching career spans beginners to high-performance athletes across Venezuela, Colombia, and Dubai, including organizing summer camps and accompanying players on the Cosat Tour. Transitioning into padel, Arianny has coached at iPadel and Al Habtoor Sports Hub, where she worked with all levels, managed events, and developed structured progression programs. She currently coaches freelance while also competing and training in padel, and has additional professional experience in sales within the food industry.
Bojan Relja
Bojan Relja
My name is Bojan Relja and I am from Serbia. I’m a Teddy Padel Coach based in Dubai, with 16 years of experience as a tennis coach. I hold B and C certifications from the National Federation of Serbia alongside Teddy Padel certification. I really love working with kids, which inspires me to bring my passion into Teddy Padel. I’m so excited to help young players learn and grow in a fun environment. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Christian Summers
Christian Summers
With nearly 30 years in the tennis industry, Christian is regarded as one of the region’s elite coaches. A former national top-10 junior, he went on to coach nationally and internationally ranked juniors in Australia and the UK before moving to the UAE, where he built highly successful junior and senior programs at leading academies. He launched the UAE’s first dedicated indoor tennis academy and guided young players who later caught the attention of a Grand Slam champion. Expanding his expertise beyond tennis, Christian is now also qualified in padel and pickleball coaching. His goal is to take Teddy Padel and pickleball to the next level in the region, creating strong junior and adult programs. Outside of sport, Christian is a keen surfer and devoted family man with two daughters.