Why are you passionate about our program?
I am passionate about Get Into Cardio Tennis because it is an exciting, fun and non-intimidating way for women to get active. The program caters for many fitness and tennis levels, including those who have never picked up a racquet before. Get Into Cardio Tennis says goodbye to all the barriers that women face when trying to participate in fitness and/or sport, and hello to an inviting, innovative and invigorating way to get active!
What experience WILL YOU bring to the program?
- Currently undertaking my PhD in tennis science
- Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science
- 8 years in the health and fitness industry including personal training, group fitness and gym instruction
- Previously a Tennis Coach for 5 years
Favourite tennis memory?
Playing in the Yarrawonga Easter Tennis Tournament every year with a group of friends
Favourite tennis player past or current?
- Pete Sampras (Past)
- Serena Williams (Current)
What is your favourite Get Into Cardio Tennis activity?
Definitely BINGO!
Favourite cheese?
It’s a close call between a triple brie, pecorino with peppercorns and the cheese that comes in a can in the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe box (don’t judge me)….but I don’t discriminate
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
It’s an amazing program as it combines all the things I love about fitness – fun, outdoors, social and a teeny bit competitive!
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I am a personal trainer and have coached cardio tennis for 6 years and am a former tennis player myself so I will combine a nice mix of tennis knowledge and fitness expertise to the sessions.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
I must say I do love the caterpillar game, it requires good communication and team-work and is a nice one to break the ice with a new group
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
All time faves are Martina Hingis and Andre Agassi, I idolized these two when I was growing up. I wanted to be just like Hingis, she was elegant and her court smarts were amazing!
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Sunshine, flowers, footy finals, there is a happy buzz about spring!
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I’m a bit of a hippie and love crystals, dream-catchers, astrology, tarot cards and reiki
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Cheddar in a sandwich, feta in a salad, blue on a cheese platter J
Why are you passionate about our program?
It gives others that never had the change or a hit or even an experience tennis player to get fit in another form of cardio outside a tennis court environment and enjoying the park at the same time.
What experience WILL YOU bring to the program?
My experience in group fitness and tennis coaching back ground.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
- Stefan Edberg (past)
- Novak Djokovic (present)
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
- Sunshine
- Greenery
- Naturally feeling active
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
Got selected into qualifying to the Olympics for tae kwon do when I was 15.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Harvarti
Why are you passionate about our program?
I love this program because it provides flexible new ways for women and girls to be involved in physical activity. As well as providing a safe and fun environment, it addresses some of the practical barriers women often experience when trying to participate in a sports activity.
What experience WILL YOU bring to the program?
- 14 years in the health and fitness industry
- Past Professional Tennis Player
- Club Professional Tennis Coach
Favourite tennis memory?
Having a hit of tennis for the first time with my 5 year old son.
Favourite tennis player past or current?
- Seffi Graf (Past)
- Roger Federer (Current)
What is your favourite Get Into Cardio Tennis activity?
Lobster Rally and Tap Up-Move Up are a close tie!
Favourite cheese?
Definitely Camembert baked with Sour Cream, walnuts and brown sugar!
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I like the way the program can help people to get in to sport, especially to help other to be passionate about it, regardless fitness and technique level.
WHAT EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I think I could bring the expertise of been running successfully a ladies program in the pass where the inclusion of women in to sport is very important. Also, I am very motivated coach that could help beginners.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Roger Federer
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
That everyone would like to enjoy a bit of fresh air, and it better if we do it having fun and keeping active.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I can speak a bit of French
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Camembert
Why are you passionate about our program?
The ‘Get into Cardio Tennis’ program is a fantastic way for beginners to join a fun, social activity that improves your health and gives participants the opportunity to learn and develop some basic tennis skills. In a non threatening environment, women can learn skills for life, meet new friends and lose some weight doing it. Perfect!
What experience WILL YOU bring to the program?
- Secondary School Physical Education, Sport and Health teacher.
- Assistant Club Tennis Coach and as a lover of Tennis I hope to play for life.
- Sports Manager and Administrator in Community Sports Clubs devising and delivering inclusive skill development programs and competitive sport for life long health and wellbeing.
Favourite tennis memory?
Playing in a 24 hour tennisathon with friends as a junior to raise money for cancer research. Pat Cash and John Fitzgerald came to have a hit with us too!
Favourite tennis player past or current?
- Pat Rafter (Past)
- Victoria Azarenka (Current)
What is your favourite Get Into Cardio Tennis activity?
Top of the Tree Rally and Pass it on are really good fun.
Favourite cheese?
Fruit Cheese…Yum!
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I love promoting health and well-being to local community and combining tennis and fitness is just a benefit of this.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
My coaching knowledge will be an asset to the program but I believe my knowledge of the program a whole will be even more beneficial
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
Goal is my favourite because it’s fun and competitive at the same time
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Roger Federer because he is the GOAT. Also Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt as they were my idols growing up
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Knowing that it is getting warmer and summer is around the corner and that more people are willing to go outside and become active.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I have run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Parmesan
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
Takes tennis to more people, in a fun exciting, new engagement system, in beautiful local parks! Can’t beat it!
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
A strong understanding of fitness, gyms, fitness groups as well as a tennis background, full understanding the challenges people have of getting involved and staying involved.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Serena Williams
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
The weather, perfect for early morning sessions, as well as the wildlife the comes out to play!
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I competed in my first ANB (Australian Natural Bodybuilding) show without the ability to train legs due to multiple lower body surgeries. I stepped on stage at 5.4% body-fat.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Not a dairy consumer
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I enjoy getting people active and outdoors, and bit of out of their comfort zone!
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I will bring my PE teaching and tennis experience
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
Countdown or Eggs in the Basket
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Andrew Ilie
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Weather usually picks up and daylight saving, also Spring Carnival!
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I like to eat frozen peas straight from the freezer during summer.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Camembert
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I love to concept of ‘changing the game’ by getting off the court and into the local park. It is wonderful to see people of any skill level can join in a session and get the most out of it. With the sun and warm weather only around the corner it will be exciting to get more females active around Victoria.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I will be able to bring my coaching experience and my very enthusiastic attitude.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
Countdown or Social Network
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Dasha!! (Daria Gavrilova)
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Warmer weather and only a season before Summer.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I wear my watches on my dominant hand.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Parmesan
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I’m passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and this program encourages that in a easy and fun way.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I’ll bring my coaching experience and can do attitude.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Fed Express (Roger Federer)
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Not the hay-fever!
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
Love adrenaline activities.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Not a fan of cheese!
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
It’s such a unique experience being able to bring tennis to a different setting. The program really allows all fitness and skills levels to participate and getting to see the enjoyment people get out of each session is very rewarding.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
My experience is in the fitness industry so hopefully bring some knowledge around tailoring the exercise experience for each participant.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
Rectangular Rally – get those steps up!
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Rafael Nadal
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
Suns out, guns out
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
Collect $5 notes throughout the year as a savings for the next holiday!
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Haloumi, saganaki style
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
I like Get Into Cardio Tennis very much because is so important to motivate people to do sports and especially women and it doesn’t matter if have played tennis or not, because it is fun anyway and you don’t realize that you are doing exercise while you are playing !
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I will bring my great attitude, sense of humor, and my professionalism.
Plus I have been coaching tennis for 7 years with all playing levels, and also I’m a physical education teacher and functional personal trainer .
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
At the moment my favorite one is Rafeal Nadal because he is a fighter !
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
The best thing about Spring is finally getting some warmer weather and that summer is only around the corner.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I’m Chilean and even though I’m getting old, I would like to play professional tennis in the future.
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
Get Into Cardio Tennis is a program that combines Tennis related activities with a good cardio workout.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I have been a group fitness instructor for some years and have experienced working with a variety of different people in versus age groups and instructing a variety of classes.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
Rafeal Nadal
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
The sunshine and nice weather for pursuing outdoor activities.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I am good at reassuring myself in times of stress.
WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
For fun, fitness and just getting gout there and having a go. I am excited to help bring something new to Nhill.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
I am a part-time group fitness instructor and PT. I’m just going into my 5th year of doing this and I’m still learning all the time.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?
I enjoy playing the “Get to know your neighbour” warm up activity.
FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?
There is so many, but at this years Aus Open I was on team ROGER!!
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?
I love the weather is spring, it signals a new growth and we celebrate a lot of family birthdays in Spring.
NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.
I love doing jigsaw puzzles.
FAVOURITE CHEESE?
Another tough question; feta, goats and halloumi to name the top three.
