Walter Kelly Holland

Walter has been passionate about tennis since his teenage years, beginning his coaching journey shortly after high school as a summer youth and adult tennis director. A former high school and collegiate tennis player, he also coached high school teams and proudly represented the U.S. Navy on the Inter-Service Tennis Team.

His diverse experience includes serving as a summer tennis director at camps in Maine and California, and for over 25 years, he has been a dedicated teaching professional in Norway. There, he has coached players at every level—children, adults, wheelchair athletes, and competitive men's and women's division teams.

Certified by the Norwegian Tennis Federation and a proud member of both the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), he has had the privilege of working alongside world-renowned coaches including UCLA’s Billy Martin and Tony Nadal.

Outside the court, he brings his energy and charisma to the stage as a stand-up comedian at the English Comedy Club in Bergen.

An all-around athlete, he has played multiple sports, but tennis remains his anchor—keeping him fit, focused, and continually learning.