MEET OUR COACHES
We are dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in our respective sports. Our mission is to inspire and empower our players to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Ryan Maloney
Teaching style in 4 words
- Put in the Work
Most memorable tennis moment
- Having my sons hit their first tennis ball
Favourite song
- Ain’t no Sunshine
Favourite quote
- Life just isn’t that serious
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Spend time with the family chilling out
Scott Fletcher
Teaching style in 4 words
- Technical, Passionate, Hardworking, Discipline
Most memorable tennis moment
- Managing the Under 10s State Team Championship Winning Team
Favourite song
- Eye of Tiger
Favourite quote
- Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Watching Movies
Jordan Fleming
Teaching style in 4 words
- Technique, Tactics, Rally, Repetition
Most memorable tennis moment
- Hitting with Pat Rafter
Favourite song
- Supersonic (Oasis)
Favourite quote
- God sends his bravest soldiers to fight his biggest battles
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Going to concerts and live sport
Matt Barton
Teaching style in 4 words
- You must work harder!
Most memorable tennis moment
- Playing idol world number 6 David Ferrer in an ATP 250 second round match
Favourite song
- All the small things blink 182
Favourite quote
- Those who follow the crowd are quickly lost in it
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Watch and play sports
Matt Palatucci
- Encouraging, supportive, interactive, FUN
- Guiding my 14/u team to the NSW state title championships
- The Stroke – Billy Squier
- Pressure is a privilege. It only comes to those who earn it – Billie Jean King
- Play golf, watch UFC and time with family
Enrique Vazquez Del Rey
Teaching style in 4 words
- Dynamic, Supportive, Precise, Passionate
Most memorable tennis moment
- Being part of Roberto Carballes ( current N 65 ATP ranking ) coaching team (2016-2017)
Favourite song
- “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
Favourite quote
- “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Exploring Sydney’s beautiful beaches and vibrant food scene
Tomas Masinda
- it may get worse before it gets better
- when I was eating pasta 🍝 next to Rafa at the Australian Open
- do it with passion or not at all
- playing tennis, cooking, swimming, soccer, travelling, listening to podcasts, talking to my family and spending time with friends
Dave Perri
Teaching style in 4 words
- Fun motivational and nurturing
Most memorable tennis moment
- When Pat Cash beat Ivan lendl in the 1987 Wimbledon final
Favourite song
- Ice ice baby(Vanilla Ice)
Favourite quote
- It is what it is!!!!
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Being born into an Italian and German household I understand how important it is to Return to Family❤️🌈 Reset recharge !!!!
Sebastian Rojas Larrondo
Teaching style in 4 words
- Motivational, intensity, dynamic and detail-oriented
Most memorable tennis moment
- My memorable moment is being one of the coaches who support RALLY4EVER led by Louise Pleming and play/coach in diverse events which I shared play-points with Rinki Hijikata and Alex Bozovic among others.
Favourite song
- Eminem – till I collapse
- Little pepe – Mas fuerte
Favourite quote
- Eating Out
When not coaching
- Freestyle
- Streetballer
- Video-maker
Bruce England
Teaching style in 4 words
- Individualized, motivational, analytical, energetic.
Most memorable tennis moment
- Watching students faces as they succeed with a new tennis skill they didn’t think they could do.
Favourite song
- lmagine, John Lennon
Hobby
- Snow skiing
Natan Duran
- Brains, heart and technique together.
- Seeing my players transition from red ball to state team in a few years.
- Winter by Antonio Vivaldi
- Shine bright like a Dimond
- Books, movies and social media.
David Dickson
Facility Director
- Add what is missing
- Tasmanian State Team Coach – Pizzey Cup U18 | December Showdown U12 | Super 10’s Nationals U10
- Mama, You Been on My Mind (Studio Outtake – 1993) Jeff Buckley
- Practice like you’ve never won and compete like you’ve never lost . Michael Jordan
- Guitar
Flavio Minozi
- Fun, passionate, technical , tactical
- Seeing my clients improving and winning tournaments
- Bob Marley – Don’t worry be happy
- Focus on yourself and don’t bother about others opinions
- Going to the beach, ride a skateboard / bike and Golf
Blanca Frias
Teaching style in 4 words
- Game-based-Technical-Guided Discovery.
Most memorable tennis moment
- Talked to Rafa Nadal at the AO (I speak Spanish too :))
Favourite song
- Tom’s dinner-AnnenMayKantereit x Giant Rooks
Favourite quote
- Life is not about finding yourself is about creating yourself 🌈
When not coaching my favourite thing to do is
- Listening to podcasts, Boxing or reforma Pilates sessions, cooking for my family.
Mariana Maggi
Head Coach
Teaching style in 4 words
- Patient, Fun, Motivational, Creative
Most memorable tennis moment
- Every time I make a kid laugh and enjoy learning tennis.
Favourite song
- “Slow it Down” by Benson Boone
Favourite quote
- “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” — Nelson Mandela
When not coaching
- Play beach tennis, spend time with family and enjoy an açaí with a great view.