Coaching

The Prime Tennis team of professional coaches provide players of all ages with pathways to improve their game, keep fit, and have fun. The coaches are supportive and encouraging and have the technical knowledge to improve your game. Whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time or a seasoned tennis player, Prime Tennis runs nationally recognised social and competitive programs to suit all ages and levels of play.

Prime Tennis provide a free 30-minute introductory lesson for all new clients. If you are interested in getting involved in the program please email admin@primetennis.com.au

Adult Program

Whether you’re just starting out playing tennis, or are a seasoned player, Prime Tennis has something for everyone. Coaching on both hard and grass courts, their team of engaging coaches provide nationally recognised programs for all abilities and ages.

Junior Program

Prime Tennis is passionate about tennis and developing young players. They offer a range of programs to suit children of all ages and abilities. From students as young as four, the experienced coaches begin by building their perceptual and motor skills to later growing their confidence in the game through the nationally recognised ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program. Prime Tennis also provide a pathway towards professional competition should students aspire to play at the highest level.

Meet Our Coaches

Prime Tennis has some of the best coaches in WA and we are proud to work in partnership with them to provide the best opportunities we can for members and non-members alike. All Prime Tennis coaches are fully insured and have Working With Children checks. All senior coaching staff hold Tennis Australia qualifications or overseas equivalents.

The principal coaches are well supported by senior and assistant coaches – come down and meet them today and start improving your game!

Richard Sansom

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

2016 finalist for the Australian Tennis Award for Coaching Excellence Club

2017 finalist for the Australian Tennis Award for Coaching Excellence Club

Former Men’s State League Player

Developed 7 super 10 A’s regional athletes; 1 national super 10 finalist

20 years coaching experience

Bachelor of Science UWA (Physiology/Pharmacology) and Masters in Finance

Previously competed in tournaments in the French Riviera – Winner of Tournoi open Tennis Club De Nice (2012)

Georgie Perez

Adult Program Director

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

Current Men’s State League Player (Finalist 2017 Mens State League Final)

Junior College Champion #6 at LCC, Texas 2009

Division II player, Top 30 #4 at MSCD, Colorado 2011

French Top 10 player 2001 & 2002

15 years coaching experience

​Master of International Business at EAE Business School Barcelona, Spain

​Bachelor of Science in Marketing at MSCD Denver, USA

Rodrigo Saavedra

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

Over 8 years coaching experience

Former top 10 Chilean Junior Player 16s/18s

Masters in Nutrition specialising in Sports Nutrition

Won the Chilean National University Championships (2016)

Current Mens Division 1 Player

Caitlin Hindmarsh

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

LTA Licensed Level 3 Coach

Super 10’s Coach

Current number 1 state league player

Competed internationally as a junior – represented GB at the European and World Championships

Won British Nationals Doubles, Finalist singles

Top 20 in Europe (14&under)

Played division 1 college tennis – Tennis scholar at the Northumbria University

Bachelor of science in Human Nutrition

Graduated with first class honors – granted academic scholarship for her achievements

Currently doing a masters in sports nutrition accredited by the International Olympic Committee.

Matt Wigham

LTA Licensed Level 4 Senior Club Coach

Tennis Australia Learning Facilitator

Current men’s state league player

Over 15 years coaching experience

Hitting partner for WTA singles and doubles players ranked inside the top 100

5 years working as University Tennis Coordinator for Sunderland and Northumbria Universities

Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy

Master’s degree in Psychology

Dima Khosilov

LTA Licensed level 3 Coach

PTR accredited competition referee

8 years coaching experiance

Bachelor of Psychology at BPP University of London

Bachelor of Health and Social Care management at Cambridge Regional College

Number 1 player in Uzbelistan 12 and under

U16 Junior National Champion Central Asia

Sam Chapman

Level 3 LTA Accredited coach

Sports and exercise Psychology Level 1

Played at the Junior HSBC Wimbledon finals.

Former U.K. number 3 ranking.

Former U14 & U16 top 5 ranked in the U.K.

National talent ID programme in the U.K. ( Top 24 players in the country invited)

5 time county cup winner with Shropshire.

British tour winner (fast4)

County winner for all age groups singles and doubles in the U.K.

Competed in Greece for 3 months and trained at high level academy.

Captain of Tennis for Ellesmere college tennis academy ( finalist of the nationals schools Cup 4 times)

Lorenzo Braschi

Second grade tennis coach Italian Federation FIT

Sports Science degree University of Bologna

First grade tennis athletic trainer Italian federation tennis FIT

Over 6 years coaching experiance

Competed in Italian national tournaments and team Italian Cup

Degree in safe and security at University of Bologna

Theo Robson

Tennis Canada Level  Coach

10 years coaching experiance

YMCA Fit cerified personal trainer

Former Top 20 Quebec U14

Former Top 20 Quebec U16

Former Top 20 Quebec U18

Former Top 60 Canada Open ranking