CENTRE MANAGER & CLUB PRO COACH
Nicknames
Carlé
Where are you from?
Perth, Western Australia
What sort of coach are you?
A coach that looks for ways to help the individual player develop, in fun and engaging environments.
Why do you coach?
Tennis has given me so much through my life and I feel as a coach I can use my experiences to help people on their tennis journey regardless of age or ability. Tennis is a complex and enjoyable game that constantly challenges the individual, I enjoy trying to expand my understandings of the game and communicate to players to help their experiences.
Most memorable moment/s from your coaching so far
Coaching the Western Australian Judy Dalton Cup (Regional State players) team 2020.
Travelling to Uganda and running an elite player clinic to develop their top juniors/coaches 2014.
Seeing players develop from beginner to experienced players across all levels.
Favourite tennis player/s?
Current :Carlos Alcaraz Gafia
Retired: Pete Sampras
Qualifications
- Tennis Australia Club Professional
- Bachelor of Education Secondary (Social Science)
- Former TCA Tennis Coach member
- Tennis Australia Certified
- Current First Aid
- Current Working With Children Card
Coaching Experience
- Tennis Coach since 1998
- Coached under John Thorpe MastaStorke Tennis System- 2017-2023
- Coach at Millman Tennis- Floreat Park Tennis Club 2008-2017
- Coached players across all levels from beginners to club player to elite/international level.
- Secondary School Teacher 2005-2011, 2015
Playing Experience
- Played Tennis League in Perth from 10 years old.
- Competed in Tennis West Junior Tournaments from age 12-18.
- Senior tournaments across Perth and country WA.
