HEAD COACH
MICHAEL BAROCH
TCA Elite Coach
- Coached former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova (2003 -2005)
- Coached US Open and Wimbledon Finalist Mark Philippoussis (1990-1993 and 1997)
- Worked with former world no 1 Ivan Lendl and Australian Davis Cup Coach Tony Roche (1986-1991)
- Hitting partner to many Top 20 players including Mecir and Vilas (1984-1994)
- Played Australian Open (1987)
- Coached many Victorian and Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holders.
- Coached successful state and nationally ranked players
- Coached at Tennis Australia National Training Camps (1998)
- Current Tennis Victoria State Zone coach
- Completed Tennis Australia Elite Coaches Course (2001)
- Voted "Victorian Coach of the Year, 2001" by Tennis Coaches Association of Victoria.
- Voted "Australian Coach of the Year, 2001" by Tennis Coaches Association of Australia
- Keynote Speaker at the Beijing Sports University Tennis Coaches Conference 2004 to current
- Worked with Chinese Davis Cup Team 2006
- Consultant for Tianjin Tennis Association 2006-2007
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
PAULETTE MIFSUD
MAPS B.A. (Psychology)
- Registered Practicing Psychologist
- Member, College of Sport Psychology
- Consultant to -
STRENGTH
& CONDITIONING
DAWSON KIDGELL
B.A. Fit Lead., Grad Dip Ex.Sp.Sci., M.App.Sci
- Senior lecturer-Dept of Health Sciences-North Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Lecturer of Human Movement Sport Sciences-Victoria University of Technology
- Research member for the Centre of Rehabilitation, Exercise and
Sport Sciences Research Area- neuromuscular basis of speed-strength.
Victoria University of Technology
- Managing
Director-Image By Design Athletic Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning Consultant to -
JOHN QUINN
B.App.Sci. (Coaching & Exercise Physiology)
- Head Fitness
Coach Essendon Football Club (Current)
- Personal Coach to -
- Australian Olympic Track and Field Coach (400m/4 x 400m - Sydney 2000)
- Worked at Australian Institute of Sport (1991-1997)
- Worked at Tasmanian Institute of Sport (1997-1999)
- Level III Accreditation - Sprints and Relays
- Editor of Coaching Manual with ATFCA
NUTRITION
GILLIAN M STANLEY
Dip.App.Sci (N.D.) Dip.C.E.
- Practicing naturopath and nutritionist (9 Years)
- Diploma of Applied Science & Clinical Ecology/Nutrition
- Post Graduate in Herbal Medicine
- Currently studying Ayurvedic Medicine
- Consultant to -
LISA SUTHERLAND
B.App.Sci. (Human Movement). MND. APD
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
- Master Nutrition and Dietetics
- Further Education Course in Sports Nutrition for Dietitians
- Graduate Certificate of Sports Nutrition
- Consultant to -
Essendon Football Club
Port Melbourne Football Club
Eastside Netball Club
Corporate Executives
Sports Direct Nutrition Program (Golf) - Victorian Institute of Sport
-
Worked at Sydney Olympics 2000 - nutrition advice in the athletes village
SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SUE CAUTLEY
B.App.Sc Physio Post.Grad Dip.Sports Physio
- Sports Physiotherapist
to -
SIMON MACAULEY
B.App.Sc Physio B.App.Sc Phys Ed Post.Grad.Dip.Rehabilitation
- Sports Physiotherapist
to -
MYOTHERAPY
KATE TAUBER
Adv.Dip.App.Sci.
Victorian Institute of Sport
Past and present Olympions from sports such as swimming, basketball, gymnastics and hockey
Australian Women’s basketball team (Opals) as Sydney Olympics Silver Medallists
Australian Open Tennis Championships
Players ATP and WTA Tour
ADMINISTRATION
HELEN BAROCH
B.A. Bus. (Marketing)
Post.Grad.Dip.Tertiary Education
- Lecturers
in Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure (Royal Melbourne
Institute of Technology)
- 10 years
in the hospitality industry in such positions as Front
Office Manager.
ASSISTANT COACHES
DEAN BLEAZBY
TCA Advanced Coach
- Played Satellite Circuit for 2 Years (1995-1997)
- Worked with Christopher Singh - No.1 14U in Australia
- Travelled extensively with players on ITF circuit
- Coaching experience in China, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong
- Tennis Victoria Zone Squad coach for 2 years
- Hitting partner for touring Satellite and WTA ranked players
- Lectured at Beijing Sports University, China, 2005
- Coached and travelled with nationally and internationally ranked juniors
MARC SOPHOULIS
TCA Advanced Coach
- Played on Satellite Circuit for 2 years (2000-2001)
- Worked with players during Australian Open 2005
- Coached Nationally & Internationally ranked juniors
- Captain of Australian Secondary School Champions 1999
- Coaching Experience in Japan, Hong Kong & China
- Tennis Victoria Talent Identification Day Coach
- Hitting partner for touring Satellite & WTA ranked players
- Lectured at Beijing Sports University, China, 2005
PETER BAROCH
TCA Advanced Coach
- Coaching experience in the U.S.A. & Europe
- Played Satellite Circuit for 2 years (1988-1990)
- Coached state & nationally ranked juniors
- Coached at Roche Racquet Resort (with Tony Roche)
ADRIAN MUSCILLO
TCA Development Coach
- Coached state and nationally ranked juniors
- Played Satellite Circuit for 3 years (1997-2000)
- Qualified fitness instructor
- Currently completing Advanced coaches course with Tennis Coaches Victoria
CHRIS BARKLA
TCA Development Coach
- No. 1 Victorian State Grade Singles 1999
- U.S.A. NCAA Division 1 College Tennis Player (University of Oklahoma)
- Coached nationally ranked junior players
- Coaching experience at New York Tuxedo Country Club- Assistant Coach (1997)
- Oklahoma Summer Camp Assistant Coach (1996)
- 3RD Year Physiotherapy Student
- Physiotherapy Aid at East Bentleigh-Sports Physio Centre (2000)
- All Big 12 Collegiate Combined Team (1997)
- Winner East Ireland Singles Championships (1997)
- Winner Irish Open Doubles (1997)
STEVE SILJANOVSKI
TCA Development Coach
- Played on Satellite Circuit for 2 years (1995-1996)
- Coached nationally ranked junior players
- Qualified Advanced Resistance Trainer (Fitnation)
- Qualified VicFit Fitness Instructor
NOTE: ALL COACHES HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE PLAYING AND COACHING EXPERIENCE
TO ENSURE THAT ALL PLAYERS RECEIVE QUALITY AND INDIVIDUAL
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