Staff at the Ascot Vale Tennis Academy

Damien has over 25 years coaching experience across all levels of players. He's a Tennis Australia Level 3 High Performance Coach who has coached all around the world. In 2019, Damien coached the 14 and under Australian Boys National team in the World Junior Teams event first in Malaysia then in the Czech Republic. 

Daniel is a former professional tennis player who travelled the world playing professional tournaments. As a coach, he is a level 2 qualified coach with the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association-UK). He has run successful tennis clubs in the UK and he has coached in several other european countries. 

Rob has worked in the tennis industry for over 16 years. He is a qualified Club Professional with Tennis Australia. He has an incredible ability to work with players of all ages and all levels. Rob enjoys playing tennis and golf during his spare time.

Charles has over 20 years of coaching experience both in South Africa and Australia. His highlights include coaching the 12 and under South African National team, traveling to international tournaments with South African players and running recreational programs in South Africa and Australia. 

Hugo has just joined us from France where he was coaching full time at a Club in Valence. He has worked with elite juniors, adults, recreational players and he was involved in organising numerous social activities at the Club. Hugo was playing at a 12.5+ UTR only recently.

Grace Burte is a Foundation coach with Tennis Australia and a fantastic role model for all juniors at the Ascot Vale Tennis Club. Grace competed for many years in the NSJTA A grade competition. She connects very well with the juniors in our program and she creates a fun training environment for all players.

Eli is one of our outstanding junior coaches who has a great rapport with his students. Eli plays A grade competition and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with his students. Eli is a terrific role model for all students at the Ascot Vale Tennis Academy. Eli has successfully completed his Foundation Coaching Course with Tennis Australia.

Lara has been with the Academy since Feb 2022. She is a Tennis Australia Trainee Coach and she is currently studying her Masters in Physiotherapy. Lara played US College tennis and was on a scholarship for 4 years before returning to Australia.