Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre East Melbourne

Facilities

5 Synthetic Grass Courts

Floodlights

Clubhouse

Toilets & Showers

Pro Shop

Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre
Albert St & Simpson Street
East Melbourne

(03) 9417 3682

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday 7am – 10pm

Saturday & Sunday 7am – 7pm

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Why You’ll Love Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre

Great Location

Powlett Reserve is one of the most centrally located tennis clubs in Melbourne.

Welcoming Environment

Having a community focus means we welcome players of all ages and abilities with no joining fees

Quality Coaching

VTA’s tennis coaches provide the highest standard of tennis training.

Newly Resurfaced Courts

Enjoy playing on one of five synthetic grass surfaces and under lights after dark.

A Program for Everyone

VTA offers coaching, court hire and competition opportunities for every player.

Great Facilities

We offer a clubhouse plus comfortable changing facilities, showers and pro shop services.

Services

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Book a tennis court online for a discounted rate

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Discover the junior coaching and competition opportunities with VTA.

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Get on court with our adult coaching and competition sessions.

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Meet Our Powlett Reserve Team

Jack Glennane

Director

Jack is a qualified TA Club Professional Coach and TA FITBIT Cardio Ambassador, helping with training and promotion of Cardio Tennis in Victoria. Jack has been with VTA for 10 years and is the Operations Manager overseeing the delivery of tennis at Fawkner Park and Powlett reserve. Jack maintains an active on-court presence, coaching a vast range of players and programs.Ethos: Create an all welcome environment encouraging all standards, ages and abilities

Roberto Rizzo

Venue Manager

Roberto is a qualified TA Club Professional with more than 12 years of national and international coaching experience. Born in Italy, Roberto started his journey as a full time tennis coach, whilst completing a Master’s Degree in Food Technology. Roberto brings his vibrant personality and enthusiasm to the court, thriving on the energy from the people he coaches. His passion for the game, along with his innovative teaching methods, make his sessions fun and engaging.
Ethos: As a tennis coach, I believe I can inspire and influence people in a positive way. I consider this a great responsibility.

Will Brunt

Senior Coach

Will is a highly charismatic, energetic and engaging tennis professional based at Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre. Having gained his LTA level 3 coaching qualification in the UK, Will is now developing his coaching career further in Australia with the VTA team and Tennis Australia
Ethos: Anybody can be coached – “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Jose Mainella

Coach

Jose is a Tennis Australia qualified coach and holds a ITF level 2 tennis coaching certificate along with a degree in Physical Education. Jose is patient, enthusiastic and polite, his infectious energy ensures students have a good time during lessons and feel comfortable while learning. He has 12 years of experience working with both beginner and advanced students. Jose joined the VTA team 2019 Jose and wants to continue developing his career as a career coach in Australia. Ethos:“Life is like tennis, until the match is over, you always have a chance to keep trying”

Sonaal Asthana

Coach

Sonaal is a Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach with over 6 years of on court experience. He joined the VTA team in 2020 and brings a wealth of experience from his playing days in India and excelle’s in the delivery of Hotshots. Sonaal has an infectious personality which shines through on court, he loves to interact with people and enjoys helping all players develop their game. Sonaal holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and has his sights set on being a career professional coach.