About the Founder

Founded in 2007 by Andri Tiran, the academy is a staple of the Centurion tennis community. As the Vice-Chairman of the Gauteng North Tennis Coaches Association and a former SA Schools and African Cup player, Andri brings decades of competitive and administrative experience to the court. His vision is to develop players of all ages through structured, modern methodologies.

Meet Your Head Coach - Dylan Bernatzky

TSA National Instructor

Dylan Bernatzky has been with the academy since 2018 and is the driving force behind player development at Eldoraigne.

• Accreditation: TSA National Instructor.
• Ranked #16 in South Africa (Open Division Career High).
• Ranked #519 on the Junior ITF Tour.
• Competed at US College Nationals.

Dylan specializes in working with beginner and intermediate players of all ages, helping them transition from learning the basics to competitive play at both club and school levels.

What to look out for

The Academy brings a new energy to our courts! Be sure to look out for their upcoming Group Masterclasses—these are fantastic, social ways to refine your tennis strategy and meet other members.

They also facilitate our Junior Club Program, ensuring our younger players have a fun, safe, and structured environment to fall in love with the game.