Media release Tennis Central 31 January 2008
New Tennis Development Manager for Central Region
Charlie Cordwell has been appointed regional development manager for the Tennis New Zealand’s central region.
Charlie brings a wealth of experience, from both a tennis and commercial background, to the newly created role. He will
be responsible for the participation element of tennis, supporting clubs, volunteers and staff in the lower North
Island.
“I’m excited about the role,” he said. ”It’s a great opportunity to utilise my experience in tennis, sales and
marketing, and business development to benefit tennis in the region.”
Charlie’s tennis experience encompasses more than 20 years association with the game. He spent ten seasons playing
premier tennis in Wellington with regional one sides Karori Lawn and Vogelmorn. He also captained the Kohimarama Caro
Bowl team and was a Wellington representative three times.
Charlie holds a New Zealand Professional Tennis Coaching certificate and spent ten years coaching, including stints in
Australia and New Zealand and on tour with sister, Belinda Cordwell.
Charlie comes to Tennis New Zealand from RPNZ Ltd (an online company established to sell property information to the
Real Estate industry) where he was the national sales manager.
Charlie’s appointment caps an exciting few months for the Tennis New Zealand’s central region, which recently appointed
Clint Packer to the role of Regional Performance Coach.
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