About:

Our Coaching Director Alex Minicozzi is a Coach with nearly 20 years’ experience developing national champions, ITF junior standouts (over 8 players coached inside top 250, NCAA athletes, and ATP/WTA professionals. He has coached on the ITF, ATP and WTA Tours, most recently at the Alexander Waske Tennis University (Franksfurt, Germany), working with players ranked inside the Top 100 WTA and Top 300 ATP, as well as multiple Top 150 ITF Juniors.

Holding a Master of High-Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University and ASCA certifications, Alex integrates technical, tactical, physical and psychological preparation into a complete performance framework. As Co-Founder of ATHLETE IQ, he delivers a holistic model that combines mental performance, strength & conditioning, and athlete wellbeing to maximise long-term success.

His coaching philosophy is demanding yet supportive — built around discipline, accountability, clarity, and world-class standards — designed for players who are serious about reaching their full potential.

TENNIS COACHING BOOKINGS

MTA is excited to announce that bookings are now open for Term 1 coaching programs at West Lakes Tennis Club, starting Tuesday, January 27. This is a 9-week term, and spots fill fast - so be sure to secure your place early!

 Junior Coaching Options:

• Private/Semi Private Lessons - Tailored, 1-on-1 sessions
• Hot Shots - Fun, skills-based learning for younger players
• Yellow Ball Squad - For players progressing to full-court tennis
• Development Squad - UTR 3+
   

Adult Group Sessions 

• Thursday | 7PM (Beginner/Intermediate) 
  Wednesday | 630PM-730PM (Intermediate/Advanced)
  Fun, social, and a great way to improve your tennis while staying active.

To view the full program and reserve your spot, head to the booking portal now:

 https://play.tennis.com.au/MinicozziTennisAcademy

If you have any questions or need help finding the right session/program, don't hesitate to get in touch.

To secure your place, payment must be made before the term begins.

Sports Vouchers can be used for:

• Red, Orange and Green Ball Hot Shots and Yellow Ball Groups 

In 2026, Sports Vouchers are available for all South Australian children from Reception to Year 9
(children born between 2011 and 2021 inclusive).

Each eligible child receives:

• 2 x $100 vouchers per calendar year

• Both vouchers can be used with the same provider

To check your child’s eligibility, visit:
https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/child-voucher-search/

You will need to enter your child’s Medicare number (all 11 digits, including the child reference number, with no spaces or dashes).

If your child is eligible, simply enter VOUCHER as the coupon code when paying to receive an instant $100 discount.

See you on court!
Alex Minicozzi
Head Coach
West Lakes Tennis Club
0477000922