Michel Van Den Sanden

Michel is a former ATP-ranked player with extensive experience in developing players from elite junior to professional levels. Most recently, he led the Development and Performance Programme at the Singapore Cricket Club, guiding teams to multiple national interclub titles.

On the international stage, Michel held the position of Head Coach at Skovbakken Tennis Club in Denmark, spearheading elite development for both junior and senior players. There, he coached multiple top-ranked U12 players, including the national No. 1 for U10 and U12 in North Denmark. At the professional level, he has served as an on-tour coach to former WTA World No. 2 Vera Zvonareva.

Michel has dominated Dutch senior tennis as a multiple time national champion in doubles and mixed doubles (40+/45+/50+) and former Dutch No. 1 (50+). On the global ITF Senior Circuit, he achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 9 in singles (50+) and No. 26 (45+), along with multiple ITF Senior tournament wins (Grade 1-3), cementing his legacy as a top competitor in veteran tennis.