Our Team
Rick Willsmore, Head Coach
Rick has been coaching full time tennis for 10 years. As a player, he has played at a US college on a full scholarship and has played at state grade level in 3 different states. His coaching credentials include being a certified club professional, a Bolletieri level 1 coach and current coach  to several juniors with rankings as high as 6 in Australia. Rick has created the courses held at Scarborough Tennis Academy and oversees everything involved in the business. He is always available to consult on which direction you should be taking your tennis and loves to see children and adults alike become passionate about the sport. Rick occasionally has vacant times open up for his private lessons but divides his time between working with his students and overseeing the Academy’s operations.
Mobile: 0400 087 991
Andrea Cooper, Coach and Manager
Andrea has been with Scarborough Tennis Academy for just a short while and brings with her a wealth of playing and coaching experience. Andrea is a former top 10 British junior and  also a division 1 scholarship holder in the United States college system. Andrea was runner up in the WA state grade player of the year in 07/08 and is also a Lawn Tennis Association development coach and a TA club Professional coach. Andrea is available for private lessons and is also an integral part of our courses for both children and adults. Andrea is exceptionally enthusiastic and can offer a lifetime of tennis expertise to the budding tennis player.
Mobile: 0413 532 137
Melvyn Sholtz, Coach Melvyn has been a qualified tennis coach for over 14 years and provides passionate and caring coaching lessons. Melvyn runs many of our junior courses and is also our adult beginner instructor. Melvyn has an ability to make children as young as 3 overcome their nerves and can also bring that comfortable environment to the beginner adult.
Mobile: 0417 912 298
Phillipa Pienaar, Coach
Phillipa has been a nationally ranked junior and is now a fantastic tennis coach. Phillipa or 'Pip' is an enthusiastic coach who can assist with a young players development as well as offer advice to the budding young tournament player. Pip is an important coach in our junior development groups and is available for private lessons.
Mobile: 0448 727 752
Stephanie White, Coach
Steph has been coaching for 2 years and is an advanced player and qualified tennis coach. Steph helps coach our junior groups as well as club squads and some adult beginners. Steph is available for private lessons.
Mobile: 0415 107 921
Alix Smith, Coach
Alix has been playing tournament level junior tennis for many years and has grown up with the Scarborough Tennis Academy system. As number 1 girl for St Marys during school she now balances her university study with assistant coaching and pro shop duties at the club.
Ali Connell, Hitter and Restringer
Ali is one of the best players in the state and has won numerous awards and tournaments. Ali is available for hitting sessions and is also a competant restringer and can advise you what strings are likely to suit you.
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