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Tennis Program
With continued support from Quality Inn Latrobe Convention Centre and Tennis Victoria the Gippsland Sports Academy is once again providing the best possible opportunity for development in Gippsland.
Newly appointed head coach Doug Hill will bring his international experience to the program and offer our small but dedicated group of athletes world class development opportunities.
Doug, who has been engaging in the professional tennis industry for over 35 years, has competed and coached at the highest level of the professional game, mentored ‘rookie’ pro’s, guided talented young players in their development and pathway to success.S
Simultaneously, delving into the ‘business’ aspect of tennis with appointments in various sports marketing roles and General Management of the historic ‘White City’. Hill has held positions as a Tennis NSW Country Director, Central West (NSW) Regional Coach and is currently engaged in professional tennis coaching and consultancy through Vintage Tennis.
As a former resident professional and Southern Districts Head Coach, based at Dendy Park Tennis Club, Victoria, he has been credited with 63 State Junior Titles and 7 National Junior events.
Doug will work very closely with all the athletes, their families and private coaches, along with the Gippsland Sports Academy, Tennis Victoria, sponsors and all stakeholders to put together the most progressive, innovative, exciting tennis program seen in Australia.
Winners of the Annual Academy Awards in 2010 were:
Mitchell Hough – Tim Forsyth Award for sporting excellence
David Hough – David Drane Award for encouragement
Graham Chalrton – Phil Shelley Award for sport development within the Academy
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Doug Hill - Head Coach |
Julie Glynn |
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