Tennis Queensland

Talent Development Coaches

Why a new program?

To create champions. After a successful period in developing the National Academies and the AIS Pro Tour program, which is an on-the-road travelling program, the next step is to further expand and focus on the ongoing development of our younger talent.

This is where the Talent Development Coaches program comes in. You, the private coaches, will have an opportunity to be part of a unique team across the country and will assist in delivering a targeted approach to developing our next group of champions.

What are Talent Development Coaches?

As part of the  Project Talent, Tennis Australia will recognise excellent, passionate coaches who specialise in the development of under12 year olds.

These coaches are a vital element in the athlete development pathway and now have the opportunity to be recognised as a Talent Development Coach.

How do I get recognised as a Talent Development Coach?
To be recognised and gain access to the exclusive benefits, you will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Tennis Australia Coach Member.
2. Hold a current TA/NCAS Club Professional*. *Please note – Junior Development qualified coaches must enrol in the Club Professional course within 12 months of gaining TDC status (or the first available course for regional coaches).
3. Have a track record in the successful development of athletes. This is measured by athlete participation and performance in national level competition (refer to the application form for detailed criteria).

Download the Talent Development Coaches application form

Mentors

Tennis Australia has appointed four Talent Development Coach Mentors – Ian Barclay, Bill Bowrey, Rob Kilderry and Gary Stickler. These mentors share their wealth of experience; provide support and assist Talent Development Coaches.

Giving you every assistance

In addition to the Talent Development Coaches, Tennis Australia is appointing Talent Development Coach Mentors. These mentors include some of Australia’s former greats and will assist with the work of the Talent Development Coaches in each state.

Why engage the private coaches?

The private coach is a critical component of building the base for the future. One of the many challenges in developing tennis potential is the lack of athletes choosing tennis as their primary sport.

It is Tennis Australia’s objective to increase the number of young athletes choosing tennis and, more importantly, to provide them with a focused program for development.

By recognising and increasing the number of private coaches who focus on developing under 12 year olds, we will be able to provide more resources and a coordinated approach. With this approach, Australia will have increased success in developing players.

What are the benefits?

As part of this recognition, there are a wide range of benefits exclusively available to Talent Development Coaches. If successful, you will become part of a passionate and committed team of coaches from across the country who are helping to develop a new generation of internationally competitive tennis players. These players will become Australia’s future champions.

Queensland Coaches

The following Queensland coaches are Talent Development Coaches under the scheme as set by Tennis Australia:

Lisa Ayres	Morningside Tennis Centre
John Birrell	Queens Park Tennis Centre
Graeme Brimblecombe	LifeTime Tennis
Zoran Dikosavljevic	Sunshine Coast Grammar
Clint Fyfe	TFP Academy - [email protected]
Sean Fyfe	Performance/Lifetime Tennis
James Griffiths	Pure Tennis Academy
Glenn Hamilton	Tennis Blue
Wayne Hannah	Tennis Townsville
Allan Harris	Allan Harris Tennis Coaching
Arron Klumpp	Arron Klumpp Tennis Coaching
Matthew Limpus	LifeTime Tennis
Damon Lucht	Pure Tennis Academy
Roger Marquass	Gold Coast and Albert Miami
Scott Rawlins	Queensland Tennis Centre
Terry Saunders	The Southport School
Greg Smith	Matchpoint Tennis
Gary Stickler	LifeTime Tennis - [email protected]