A role model Grand Slam champion in Ash Barty, one million tennis participants and record numbers in fan engagement – as the sport celebrates unprecedented highs, we are also taking tennis to the next level by realigning our local workforce.<\/p>\n
Targeting increased access for players of all levels, as well as overall improvements in how the game is delivered and managed, investment into Tennis SA and other Member Associations has been significantly boosted.<\/p>\n
In South Australia, our Participation Team will increase from six staff members to 11 and will be led by\u00a0Matthew Fitzgerald.<\/strong>\u00a0Matt will take on the role of\u00a0Head of Tennis Development<\/strong>, after being a part of the Participation Team for the past two years as Participation Manager.<\/p>\n We are also pleased to announce the following appointments to our Participation Team:<\/p>\n Email: james.pick@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Country North West – North, Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Spencer Gulf and Flinders Ranges<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Giles Ellis<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Club Development Officer\u00a0<\/strong> Email:\u00a0gellis@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Scott King<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0School Development Coordinator\u00a0<\/strong> Email:\u00a0sking@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Country South East – Adelaide Hills, Riverland, Mid Murray, Murray Mallee, South East and Kangaroo Island\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Hayley Allen<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Club Development Officer\u00a0<\/strong> Email:\u00a0hallen@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Troy McNeil<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0School Development Coordinator\u00a0<\/strong> Email:\u00a0troy.mcneil@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Erin Haines\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Regional Tennis Manager<\/strong> Email:\u00a0ehaines@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Metro North – North East, Eastern Districts, Barossa and Light, Gawler Districts and Torrens Valley\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Andrew Fitzgerald<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Club Development Officer\u00a0<\/strong> Email:\u00a0afitzgerald@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Shane Leathem<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0School Development Coordinator<\/strong> Email:\u00a0shane.leathem@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Metro South – Southern Districts, Western Districts, Glenelg Districts, Metro Lawn, Tennis Seniors and Mid-Week Ladies\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Adrian Dezen<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Club Development Officer<\/strong>Country South Australia<\/h3>\n
\nJames has been actively working with various clubs across the region in the past twelve months whilst employed in the position of Participation Leader with Tennis SA. James will continue to build on and leverage his pre-existing relationships at the club and community level in his new role.<\/div>\n
\nGiles brings with him a wealth of experience as a STARCLUB field officer with a background in club development, local council, marketing, sponsorship and sales.\u00a0 Giles is an active member of the wider Wallaroo sporting community; serving as President of the Kadina Basketball Club and committee member of the Kadina Football Club.<\/p>\n
\nScott has valuable experience within the education sector across both primary and secondary schools in the greater Whyalla area. Scott also dedicates his time to coaching basketball at various junior levels in Whyalla. Scott’s passion for youth, alongside his employment in both the education and recreation industries will ensure positive tennis outcomes for students across the region.<\/p>\n
\nHayley will be joining us from the Office of Rebekha Sharkie MP, Federal Member for Mayo, whereby she has been employed as a Constituent Advisor and Grants Officer. Hayley has succeeded in developing and maintaining complex council, club and community relationships during this time.<\/p>\n
\nTroy’s experience as a Tennis SA Participation Leader, playing and coaching tennis, as well as his teaching degree, will ensure that the game of tennis is first choice for all students in the region.<\/p>\nMetropolitan South Australia<\/h3>\n
\nErin joins us from Bowls SA whereby she has been employed as the acting Chief Executive Officer since March 2019. Prior to this appointment, Erin possessed a range of operational, training, club development and marketing positions in the sport and recreation industry.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAndrew brings with him both sales, account management and operations experience from a series of roles with well-known brands including Virgin Australia, Foxtel and Salmat. Andrew also brings with him a genuine passion for tennis, having played competitively at the junior level and continues to play socially.<\/p>\n
\nA continuing School Development Coordinator, Shane will carry on with his work in schools across the Metro North region with a goal of increasing participation levels and transition of players from school to club.<\/p>\n
\nAdrian brings with him a wealth of sales, marketing and copywriting experience across media, education and hospitality industries.\u00a0 Adrian is well known in the Adelaide tennis community, having been an active player and committee member at O’Halloran Hill Tennis Club.<\/p>\n