Tina Keown - Head of Coaching / Managing Director

Tina is the Managing Director of The Victorian Tennis Academy and has worked in the tennis industry for 22 years, working with VTA for 18 of those. She brings international experience as a player and coach. Tina is a TA Club Professional Coach, LTA Performance Coach and holds a National Diploma in Sport with Business Management. Based at VTA Oakleigh, Tina is head of coaching and program delivery.

Patrick Gould

Patrick is an experienced tennis coach, joining VTA in 2022. He is a Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach with over 8 years of on court experience. Patrick, who will be undergoing his Club Pro in April 2023 is passionate in developing his players to achieve their tennis goals and enjoys teaching and mentoring youth players by inspiring fun and good sportsmanship. With an emphasis on playing ‘positive tennis’, Patrick conducts engaging, informative and challenging sessions for all of his players. Patrick also holds a Bachelor of Business – Accounting.

Sonaal Asthana

Sonaal is a Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach with over 6 years of on court experience. He joined the VTA team in 2020 and brings a wealth of experience from his playing days in India and excelle’s in the delivery of Hotshots. Sonaal has an infectious personality which shines through on court, he loves to interact with people and enjoys helping all players develop their game. Sonaal holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and has his sights set on being a career professional coach.Get in touch TODAY and we will happily orgainse a coach to suit your game!

Noah Wooldridge

Noah is a Tennis Australia coach member and qualified Community Coach. He is an experienced player who has been part of VTA’s junior pathway since the age of 8. He brings enthusiasm to the court to create a fun learning environment while helping players grow to be the best tennis players they can be. Noah is currently studying Biomedical Science at Deakin University and is undertaking his Tennis Australia Junior Development Course in 2022.

Eduardo Dominguez

Eduardo is an internationally qualified tennis coach that worked under former Wimbledon champion Manolo Santana at his club in Marbella, Spain. He has recently joined VTA bringing his experience in coaching players of all ages and levels from HotShots to competitive players, and high performance squads. His immense passion for the sport, warm and smiley personality will ensure a great atmosphere on court while improving your game and taking it to the next level.

Renato Moreira

Renato is a Tennis Australia qualified Club Professional coach with over 30 years experience both locally and internationally. Renato is highly skilled in coaching all ages and standards from HotShot junior players to high performance and adult cardio tennis. He brings incredible energy, skill and knowledge that will take your game to the next level.
Ethos: Maximise your abilities with a tailored approach to get the most out of the player. 

Atri Bhatt

Atri joins the VTA Oakleigh Team in 2023. Welcome Atri!

Kristen Crew

Kristen rejoins the VTA Oakleigh Team in 2023. Welcome back Kristen!

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Looking forward to seeing you all on court soon!