Team - Perth Performance Tennis Academy

Our Mission

To make tennis accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding for players of all abilities.

At Perth Performance Tennis Academy, we believe tennis is about more than just developing great technique. It’s about building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for the game in a supportive environment.

We believe players thrive best in small groups where they receive personal attention while staying motivated by peers. Our positive coaching structure ensures every student feels encouraged and challenged at their own pace.

One of the key differences at our academy is our commitment to tracking each player’s development. We conduct regular skill assessments each term, giving families clear insight into their child’s progress through their own online user page, while helping our coaches set clear and focused goals for the next stage of their tennis journey.

Meet the Coach.

Eddy

Director / Head Coach (Tennis Australia Level 2 Club Professional)

With over 15 years of experience and Tennis Australia Level 2 certification, Eddy delivers high-performance coaching across Perth from toddlers taking their first swing to State League Division 1 competitors. A former WA state player, Eddy was recognized with the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Award for Outstanding Inclusion Initiative for his work with players of all abilities.

Neeru

Performance Coach

Neeru is a performance tennis coach and former top-ranked Indian player (Top 10 Junior and Top 20 Women’s). She holds ATP (GPTCA) Level C and AITA Level 4 certifications and brings international coaching experience from Dubai and across India.

Known for her vibrant personality, Neeru specialises in player development for all ages, from young children to adults, as well as athlete conditioning and tournament preparation.

Joaquin

Performance Coach

Joaquin played tennis for many years as a junior player and has a proven track record of developing players across Australia and South America. Bringing a strong background in both grassroots participation and structured player progression, Joaquin specializes in coaching all age groups and skill levels from leading Hot Shots programs to delivering high-performance competition training for juniors and adults.

Rivo

Development Coach

Rivo competed in tennis from the age of 8 to 17 in Argentina, including a brief stint on the professional circuit, where he was ranked among the top 30 players in the country.

Holding a South American coaching certification, Rivo focuses on helping players master proper technique and develop strong court intelligence. He is experienced in training players of all ages and skill levels.

Tsubasa

Development Coach

Tsubasa is originally from Osaka, Japan, and has been playing tennis for over 10 years. He has experience coaching at a tennis club in Japan and has a strong passion for helping players improve their skills.

He was part of tennis teams throughout junior high school, high school, and university, serving as university team captain and helping his team achieve promotion to a higher league.

Tsubasa enjoys coaching players of all ages, from young children to adults, and creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Ben.L

Youth Development Coach

Ben is a tennis coach and active UTR 8 player, as well as an NCAA college player at Salem University (2026). He brings a strong competitive background, having competed in the Applecross Junior State League and Perth Pennants.

A graduate of the Applecross SHS Specialist Tennis Program, Ben trained under Head Coach Eddy Kong for over five years. He brings high-level tactical knowledge, competitive experience, and energy to every session.

Tres

Junior Coach

Saketh

Junior Coach

Alex

Junior Coach

Elliot

Junior Coach

Julian

Junior Coach

Julian has been coaching tennis for four years and has a strong passion for helping players improve and enjoy the game. He focuses on creating an inclusive and positive environment where students can develop their tennis skills, from basic techniques such as forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys to match play strategies.

Julian enjoys supporting players to build confidence and reach their full potential for Pennants and tournaments.

Daniel

Youth Development Coach

Daniel is originally from Brazil and started playing tennis at the age of 6. After completing university, he worked as a tennis coach and personal trainer for two years, gaining valuable experience in player development.

Daniel has been part of the PPTA team for almost 10 months and mainly coaches classes at Parkwood and Rowe Park.

Wei

Toddler Class Coach

Ben. C

Junior Coach

Rhea

Junior Coach

Shane

Nollamara – Development Coach

Shane has been playing tennis for 25 years and has over 20 years of coaching experience. He enjoys coaching both junior and adult players and loves seeing people have fun and enjoy the game on court.

Shane runs classes at Nollamara for players of all ages, including group lessons, hitting sessions, and private coaching.

Our Locations.

Bull Creek

Benningfield Rd, Bull Creek WA 6149

Parkwood

Whaleback Ave, Parkwood WA 6147

Nollamara

Kindra Way, Nollamara WA 6061

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