Testimonials
 

“Under Rick’s coaching, two of his players have recently graduated into the Tennis West State Academy and one other into the National Academy. Entry into these programs is governed by strict performance criteria and because of the passion, high level of information and individual attention he delivers to students, these players have been given an opportunity afforded to a select few. Tennis Australia have recognised Rick Willsmore as one of a talented group of coaches across Australia capable of getting the best out of not only the beginner students but the performance player as well”  

Michael Robertson - Tennis West CEO and former Tennis Australia National Coach

 
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" Rick's marketing business skills effectively linking the coaching and development programs with building up the overall club are exceptional marketing and business.He is one of the best “tennis club business builders I have been associated with”

Peter Drew - Tennis Wales CEO

"I have been taking weekly lessons from Rick since he moved into the club. Rick has transformed the coaching activity and energised the juniors section as well as taking an active part in club tournaments and  activities.  From my own part, my tennis has improved dramatically as has my confidence level.  Rick is a fantastic coach and I am also really enjoying my tennis.  I look forward to further improvement with Rick's help. Well done! Rick."

Lucy Cregan - Tennis Player - Scarborough Tennis Club

"Andrea Cooper and Rick Willsmore are two well qualified, competent, skilled, tennis coaches at Scarborough Tennis Club, whom I thoroughly enjoy observing as they coach their students. They use innovative approaches and analogies extracted from everyday life situations to make tennis come alive for students and easily understood. A fine example of this is the motion of a windmill, a smooth continuous motion, as the swing through of a tennis shot should be. Both these coaches are able to cater for all student levels from beginner to advanced and continually strive to engage each student positively with great ideas. The enthusiasm shines through and there is always something new that they are experimenting with and implementing. They are not afraid to call on expertise in bio-mechanists or other fields pertaining to the good of tennis overall. Their hunger to be at the “top of their game,” bring with it continuous striving for excellence and being at the forefront of the latest developments in coaching."

Christine Smith - Parent and Tennis Player - Scarborough Tennis Club