COACHING TEAM
Sacha Vlamynck
Director of Tennis / Head Coach
Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach (Level 2)
Currently undergoing Tennis Australia Next Generation High Performance Course
Competed at Elite level in France as a Junior
Jacob Grills
Senior Performance Coach & Pro Player
ATP ranked #350 and Top 20 in Australia
Competed in the Australian Open Qualifying & in ATP World Tour event in Mexico
Winner of Cairns ITF & Bangkok ITF, Finalist of ITF events in Portugal, Australia & Hong Kong
Sparring partner for Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Venus Williams during the Australian Open
Florent Lachaut
Senior Coach
Flo (short for Florent) has over 10 years experience coaching in France, the USA and Australia.
Trained at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
Competed in the NCAA Men's College Tennis Division 1 in the USA.
A great listener, Flo loves to share his passion for the sport with lessons catered to all levels. His coaching focuses on skills and lessons that can be used on and off the court; whether you are looking to learn the sport or become a future champion. Flo prides himself in challenging and bringing the best in his player.
Sai Love
Tennis Coach
Sai has over 10 Years coaching experience and is one of our most popular coaches at the club, particularly with our younger students and female players. Sai always brings a big smile and lot of energy on the court. She's very supportive and knows how to make the learning fun. Sai runs predominently our Hot shots, Cardio Tennis, Girls squads and private lessons with development players.
Adam Watson
Tennis Coach
Adam is the latest new addition to our team. Adam is a qualified coach from the UK. Adam was previously coaching at Wesley College in Melbourne.
Adam is very passionate about coaching tennis to all ages and abilities and has extensive experience with inclusive programs.
Olivia Symons
Tennis Coach/ Performance Hitting Partner
Ranked #1 in Victoria and #3 in Australia in her age category as a junior
Competed in the Australian Open Junior
Currently #44 in Australia for singles female ranking
Currently competing on the ITF Pro Tour
Available for Performance hitting session with our advanced Junior players
Kai Crosby
Tennis Coach
Kai has been apart of the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club for over 8 years as he started playing juniors for the club when he was 11. Kai coached at the club when he was a junior and was recently coaching primary school students at Kardinia College.
Kai enjoys coaching, with energy and being on court taking hot shots, group and private lessons with developing players.
