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 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

 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?

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.

CONTACT DETAILS

Mob: 0423 917 503  Email: tenniscoachingportdouglas@gmail.com

LOCATIONS

Port Douglas, Mossman, Miallo

Why are you passionate about our program?

Its such a simple program which make it so easy to start with any player of any level. Its fun and energetic. The drills make sense. I love every minute with them

What experience you will bring to the program?

I am for 5 years Tennis Australia Cardio Tennis coach. Did mass Cardio at the Mossman High School.

What is your favourite Get Into Cardio Tennis activity?

Social network

Favourite tennis player past or current?

Roger Federer

• What is the best thing about spring?

The birds start to sing again, the GBR is spawning, its the greatest time of the year to be out!!

Name one interesting fact that no one else knows about you?

I did my PhD in Tropical Ecology: sustainable logging in tropical rainforests.

Favorite cheese?

Roche Forte (French blue cheese)

CONTACT DETAILS

Mob: 0434 198 046  Email: gsesto1@hotmail.com

LOCATIONS

Edge Hill, Whitfield

Why are you passionate about our program?

Its a very fun social interactive workout. I am very passionate about fitness and exercise. I believe it should be apart of your life. This is a great introduction to fitness and tennis.

What experience you will bring to the program?

I am a certified TA (Tennis Australia) coach and a certified USPTR (United States Professional Tennis Registry) coach. I have several years of coaching experience both her in Australia and the United States.

What is your favourite Get Into Cardio Tennis activity?

Social network

Favourite tennis player past or current?

Martina Hingis

What is the best thing about spring?

Its great to see the flowers blooming

Name one interesting fact that no one else knows about you? 

I attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa on a full tennis scholarship and obtained my Bachelors degree in Psychology.

Favorite cheese?

Triple Cream Brie

WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?

I am passionate about both fitness instructing and tennis coaching and believe in programs that cater to all fitness and experience levels. It’s not just about the fit people getting fitter like most other fitness activities. This program encourages beginners to get active and have fun with it

WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?

I have played tennis for as long as I can remember and have enjoyed coaching and working with Tennis Australia through the implementation of Cardio Tennis in Queensland. I also have 16 years experience in the fitness industry and my passion lies in helping people incorporate fitness as part of their lifestyle.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?

I can’t go past the competitive games like Eggs in a basket and Around the world

FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?

Andre Agassi will always be my favourite. Today I love watching Nadal.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SPRING?

The weather!

NAME ONE INTERESTING FACT NO ONE ELSE KNOWS ABOUT YOU.

I have run 20 marathons (42.2km) races!

FAVOURITE CHEESE?

I don’t like cheese !

CONTACT DETAILS

Mob: 0431 606 797  Email: juanslade@gmail.com

LOCATIONS

Northside – Brinsmead Park, Redlynch

WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?

I love being outdoors and I love teaching others that exercise can be fun and also a family activity. We have such beautiful parks up here in FNQ so it makes it easier to get out and be active in a social environment. So prior tennis experience necessary!

WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU BRING TO THE PROGRAM?

My experience in outdoor group fitness and teaching fitness in every age group

FAVOURITE TENNIS MEMORY

Growing up on a farm in FNQ, we had to make our own fun so myself and my siblings would use our gravel driveway as a tennis court.  Also sitting in the Rod Laver Arena watching Andre Agassi play.

FAVOURITE TENNIS PLAYER PAST OR CURRENT?

Definitely Roger Federer!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GET INTO CARDIO TENNIS ACTIVITY?

Pancake!

FAVOURITE CHEESE?!

All of the above! I don’t have favourites….