Welcome to Balanced Approach - Performance coaching in Hong Kong
At Balanced Approach Academy we look after the most serious juniors aspiring to become the best they can be.
About Us
About Us
About Us
About Us
At Balanced Approach Academy we offer a best in class program, with an emphasis on hard work, passion, and attitude to develop aspiring juniors.
Programs
About Us
About Us
We offer a range of services including private and group lessons catered to competition players.
Little Athletes
KCIS School program
KCIS School program
Little Athletes is an exciting brand new program for children aged 4-8 years old.
KCIS School program
KCIS School program
KCIS School program
Balanced Approach runs ECA courses for both Tennis and Basketball at KCIS
Meet The Team
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Justin has spent the last 12 years in Hong Kong predominantly working with the countries very best juniors. He has produced many national champions throughout their key development years who have gone on to represent Hong Kong at international level, receive scholarships at prestigious Division 1 US colleges and also achieve ITF junior, A
Justin has spent the last 12 years in Hong Kong predominantly working with the countries very best juniors. He has produced many national champions throughout their key development years who have gone on to represent Hong Kong at international level, receive scholarships at prestigious Division 1 US colleges and also achieve ITF junior, ATP and WTA rankings. He has a strong passion for developing the character in athletes and also looking after developing fundamentals, whilst also giving his students the tools to develop a strong tactical understanding of the game.
Justin was head coach for various national programs whilst working for the HKTA and was awarded for the best program in the country 3 times.
Justin founded the Balanced Approach Tennis Academy in 2018 with the vision of providing a best in class program for Hong Kongs most passionate, aspiring players. He is a student of the game, lives and breathes tennis and can’t wait to help you reach your maximum potential.
Dan Mcshane - Performance Coach
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Dan comes from a performance coaching background in the UK, having spent 5 years coaching at the Nottingham performance centre, where he trained with player such as Dan Evans.
As a player, Dan reached top 5 in the UK and was close to cracking the top 300 in the world as a junior. He travelled extensively and competed on the ITF pro circui
Dan comes from a performance coaching background in the UK, having spent 5 years coaching at the Nottingham performance centre, where he trained with player such as Dan Evans.
As a player, Dan reached top 5 in the UK and was close to cracking the top 300 in the world as a junior. He travelled extensively and competed on the ITF pro circuit before retiring early due to persistent injuries.
Dan has now been in Hong Kong for close to 7 years and has spent the majority of his time working in performance coaching, initially with the Hong Kong National Association, and then as Head Coach of the HKIS school teams under OTR.
Since he joined Balanced Approach at the beginning of 2019, he has played a pivotal role as our Elite Squad head coach.
Dan is a highly passionate coach, who believes in the value of building strong relationships through positive communication and respect.
Patrick Chan - Performance Coach
Justin Trench - Director and Head Coach
Lap Fong - Director and Head Coach of Athletify
Having also previously been part of the HK national coaching team, Patrick brings vast national and international experience to the Balanced Approach Team.
In his playing days, he was a highly ranked junior in Hong Kong, having been selected to train within the national pathway. He went on to compete successfully in all of the local majors
Having also previously been part of the HK national coaching team, Patrick brings vast national and international experience to the Balanced Approach Team.
In his playing days, he was a highly ranked junior in Hong Kong, having been selected to train within the national pathway. He went on to compete successfully in all of the local majors. His best results came in doubles, having reached the final of the SCAA chairmans cup, as well as claiming the Nationals B grade champion.
As a coach, Patrick has led team trips overseas as well as playing a key role in the development of many of HK's top juniors over the past 10+ years. He has also worked very closely with Justin during his time at the HKTA and now with the Balanced Approach Team.
Patrick has been a key member of our Elite Squad coaching team over the past 2 years.
Lap Fong - Director and Head Coach of Athletify
Daniel Klukan - High Performance Consultant and Asian region Rep for HEAD
Lap Fong - Director and Head Coach of Athletify
Coach Lap is our basketball and physical trainer. He has extensive experience and is highly qualified (qualifications listed below). Coach Lap is integral to our program as he works behind the scenes to help design our physical training programs. He also is a key member of our Little Athletes training program.
- AASFP Advanced Personal Fitne
Coach Lap is our basketball and physical trainer. He has extensive experience and is highly qualified (qualifications listed below). Coach Lap is integral to our program as he works behind the scenes to help design our physical training programs. He also is a key member of our Little Athletes training program.
- AASFP Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
- CHISM Plan & Deliver Exercise For Children And Adolescents Certificate
- HKBA Basketball Coach
- USA Basketball Gold Coach License
- Former HKTA Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Master Trainer at California Fitness