About
The Victorian Tennis Academy (VTA) has been successfully operating in Melbourne for over 40 years and is now acknowledged as one of the leading providers of tennis services in Victoria, Australia.
Operating from three Melbourne locations and in selected schools, we’re committed to providing a welcoming and encouraging environment for players of all abilities.
About us
The Victorian Tennis Academy (VTA) is committed to providing outstanding tennis services to the Victorian community.
Our award-winning organisation is built on a foundation of professionalism and excellence: VTA actively seeks, in all its endeavours, to impart passion and commitment for tennis as a “sport for life” to members of the community.
We offer tennis coaching, competition, Cardio Tennis, social tennis, court hire, and pro shop services to players of all ages. Join us for a trial session today to get to know the team, facilities and VTA community at one of our Melbourne locations.
Community-Focused Tennis
Our Vision: To be Victoria’s leading provider of tennis services to the local community
Our Mission: To ensure all VTA participants grow into confident tennis players. We achieve this by providing first-class tennis services with a commitment to accessible, affordable and inclusive programs and services.
Our values: Are the standard by which we conduct ourselves. They underpin everything we say and do. They are core to our business; they are enduring over time and are non-negotiable foundations for our culture.
Our Awards

Meet Our Leadership Team
VTA has an unwavering commitment to recruiting and maintaining high-quality compliant coaching staff. This is achieved through ongoing professional development and a values-based culture.

Rick Foley
Richard is a Tennis Australia (TA) Master Club professional and the founder of VTA. He has a wealth of experience including as a
Ethos: Engage, develop and inspire people through tennis

Tina Keown
Tina is the Director of The Victorian Tennis Academy. She has worked in the tennis industry for over 25 years, working with the Victorian Tennis Academy for 22 of those years.

Jack Glennane
Jack is a Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach (Cert IV) and TA FITBIT Cardio Ambassador, helping with training and
Ethos: Create an all welcome environment encouraging all standards, ages and abilities

Alex O’Rourke
Alex has been involved with VTA on and off over the last 15 years, she is an accomplished junior player, having played pennant at state level, trained with the
Ethos: Empowering young juniors, and to be a strong advocate for the growth of Women’s Tennis.

Roberto Rizzo
Powlett Reserve
Roberto is a qualified TA Club Professional with more than 12 years of national and international coaching experience.
Ethos: As a tennis coach, I believe I can inspire and influence people in a positive way. I consider this a great responsibility.

Laurence Blackman
Fawkner Park
Laurence is ‘Head of Coaching’ at Fawkner Park and is responsible for all on court areas of the coaching program and VTA team.
Meet Our Leadership Team
VTA has an unwavering commitment to recruiting and maintaining high-quality compliant staff. This is achieved through ongoing professional development and a values-based culture.

Rick Foley
Richard is a Tennis Australia (TA) Master Club professional and the founder of VTA. He has a wealth of experience including as a board
Ethos: Engage, develop and inspire people through tennis

Tina Keown
Tina is the Managing Director of The Victorian Tennis Academy and has worked in the tennis industry for 22 years, working with VTA
Ethos: Providing a skill set & positive environments to develop the next generation of player

Jack Glennane
Jack is a qualified TA Club Professional Coach and TA FITBIT Cardio Ambassador, helping with training and promotion of Cardio
Ethos: Create an all welcome environment encouraging all standards, ages and abilities

Brontë Goodwin
Brontë is the Manager of Fawkner Park Tennis Centre and VTA Stonnington. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography
Ethos: To inspire active, happy, healthy, self-confident young women