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The Tennis Plus Family
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Take a look at the heart of the Tennis Plus Family. We are proud of the team we have created and the many backgrounds, languages, and tennis experiences we have all together.
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Business Owner
Professional Head Coach
John Birrell
-Tennis Australia Junior Development, Advanced Level 2 & Level 3 Master Coach Club Pro Qualification
-35+ Years of Coaching Experience-10 Years Coaching in Europe
-Tennis Australia Talent Development Coach-Tennis Australia Club Pro
-Has Coached numerous WTA & ATP Professional Players
- Languages: English, German
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Business Owner
Manager
Ros Birrell
- A lifetime of tennis experience
- Teaching and Physical Education Degree
- International Teaching Portfolio
- Killer Coffee Maker
- Never Misses a Lob (EVER)
- Languages: English, German
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Head Junior Development Coach
Performance Elite
Gavin Vickers
-Tennis Australia Junior Development, Level 2 Club Pro AND Level 3 Master Club Pro Qualifications
-20+ Years Coaching Experience
-Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA Certified)
-Junior and Open National & International Play Experience
-Head Coach at BBC, a leading National Tennis Program
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Performance Elite Coach
Junior Development
Shayne Tabb
... Ice cream tester!
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Head Coach
Professional Development​
Justin Taylor
- TA Club Processional Accreditation
- over 35 years coaching experience including Head Coach Roles, Resort Tennis program Head, Club Level Tennis Coaching Management as well as Head Coach of Private Girl's Schools
- Assistant Coach with NSW AIS Program
- NSW State Squad 1998-2000
- Has an Identical Twin (you never know if its him or Justin)
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Senior Junior Development Coach
Adult Tennis Leader
Wes Pope
-Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach & Advanced Level 2 Qualifications
-22+ Years of Coaching Experience
-Pro Shop Assistant
-Tennis Gold Coast Doubles Winner 2005, 2008, 2013
-2014 Tennis Gold Coast Coach of the Year
-Held Head Coach & Pre-Academy Director positions at several Tennis Centre
-Strung over 10,000 racquets, incl. restrings for Anna Kournikova, Justine Henin & Venus Williams
-Top 15 Ranking Open Men's Singles QLD
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Senior Coach
Hitting Partner
Chiaki Ito
-15+ Years of Coaching Experience
-Worked Full Time at Nagoya Green Tennis Club Japan
-Previous Top 100 Female Player in Japan
-Previous player across Japan for Juniors, High School & University
-Tokai Japan Tennis Champion 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Singles & Doubles
- Languages: English, Japanese, Laughter
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Senior Coach
Hitting Partner (UTR 10+)
Utsav Patel (Uzzie)
- 5+ Years of Coaching Experience
- TA Junior Development Qualification
- 20+ Years of Playing Experience, former Top 10 Junior Player in India
- Tennis Gold Coast Pennant 1 Champion, 2 season
- Languages: English, Hindi, Gujrathi
- Masters of Sports Management
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Junior Coach
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Mahendra Varman (Mahi)
- USPTR, RPT (Level 1 and 2)
- GPTCA ( Level B and C) Certified International Coach
- INCRATO S&C Workshop Attended
-Coach of Multiple National Titles in India and Federation Titles in Spain
- Recognition of achievements by Tamil Nadu State Government for Achievements with ATP Player: Vijay Sundar Prashanth 2018
- 14+ Years coaching Experience
- 12+ Years Playing Experience
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Senior Coach
Hitting Partner
Abhishek Shukla
- 5+ Years of Coaching Experience, both Junior and Adults
- TA Junior Development Qualification
- 15 Years of Competing Experience (LEFTY)
- Former Junior Top 10 Player in India
- ITF Junior Doubles Points
- Masters of Sports Management
- Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
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Senior Coach
Hitting Partner (ITF/ATP Standard)
Cade Birrell
-24 years of tennis expertise (his first steps were on a tennis court)
- Tennis Australia Junior Development Tennis Coach
- Top 100 Australian Ranked Tennis Player
- One of the Gold Coast's Strongest hitters/Players
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Senior Coach/ Hitting Partner
Pro Shop
Matt Fraser
- Tennis Australia Junior Development Certified Coach
- Provincial Representative in Canada for Junior Tennis
- 12+ Years on-court coaching experience with juniors, adults, and seniors
- Professional Tournament Stringer with multiple Grand Slam Stringing gigs
- TA Stringing Accreditation (assisted with the course development)
- 20+ years playing experience
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Junior Coach
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Eray Mashar
- Specialises in the fundamentals for juniors from 3 years and up
- Tennis Australia Community Coaching Qualification
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Junior Coach/ Hitting Partner
Adult Participation Leader
Alex Alvarez de Mon
- European Professional Coach (RPT)
- National Coach (Spain) (RPT)
- 7+ Years Coaching Experience
- 20+ Years Playing Experience
- Languages: English, Spanish
- From Spain but Unfortunately NOT related to Alcaraz OR Nadal (SORRY)
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Exercise Sport Scientist
Andrew Martin
- Sport specific exercise performance testing
- Enhance athletic performance using evidence based exercise and strength & conditioning programs
- Assist with injury prevention, management, and successful return to play post injury
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Tennis Coach​
Pro Shop
Marine Bailly
- Tennis Australia Junior Development Certified Coach
- Focuses on the little players from 3yo to 8yo (Red ball)
- Organises all your special events!
- If you look for her, she is probably in the Pro Shop
- Languages: English, French, Some Chinese
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Professional Ball Chaser
Alfie
- Bestest Little Boy Award
- Cert III in Photogenics
- Will. Steal. Your. Food
- Languages: English, Dog, Food