Play tennis with the Victorian Tennis Academy at St Catherine’s School, Toorak. Sessions are run daily onsite at lunchtime available for students in Prep and above.
St Catherine’s School Toorak
St Catherine’s School Toorak
Schedule
| Grade | Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 2 - 4 | Monday | 12:40 - 1:25pm | $400/ semester |
| Preps - Grade 1 | Wednesday | 12:55 - 1:25pm | $370/ semester |
| Grades 5 - 6 | Monday | 12:40 - 1:25pm | $400/ semester |
Why Play With VTA?
Meet Our Schools Stonnington Team
Brontë Goodwin
VTA Stonnington Manager
Brontë is the Manager of Fawkner Park Tennis Centre and VTA Stonnington. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography with Accounting & Business and brings a wealth of knowledge in the tennis business. Brontë has been with VTA for 4 years and as the Director of Girls Tennis, has worked to develop, build and drive female participation and tennis programs. She holds a TA Junior Development coaching qualification.
Ethos: To inspire active, happy, healthy, self-confident young women
Ethos: To inspire active, happy, healthy, self-confident young women
Tina Keown
Senior Coach
Tina is the Managing Director of The Victorian Tennis Academy and has worked in the tennis industry for 22 years, working with VTA for 18 of those. She brings international experience as a player and coach. Tina is a TA Club Professional Coach, LTA Performance Coach and holds a National Diploma in Sport with Business Management. Based at VTA Oakleigh Tina is head of coaching and program delivery.
Ethos: Providing a skill set & positive environments to develop the next generation of player
Ethos: Providing a skill set & positive environments to develop the next generation of player
Laurence Blackman
Senior Coach
Laurence is one of VTA’s senior coaches and is a Tennis Australia Club Professional. He has 15 years of national and international experience, having lived and coached in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and 8 years in Asia. Laurence’s experience and understanding of national and international coaching methodologies hold his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously upskilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
James Bruce Smith
Coach
James is an ‘A’ grade tennis player and tennis enthusiast. He is a TA Junior Development Coach with 5 years coaching experience and has a certificate 4 in fitness training. James joined VTA Oakleigh in 2019 and his vision is to be a career coach who is actively involved with player development and HotShots delivery.
Meet Our Schools Stonnington Team
Brontë Goodwin
VTA Stonnington Manager
Brontë is the Manager of Fawkner Park Tennis Centre and VTA Stonnington. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography with Accounting & Business and brings a wealth of knowledge in the tennis business. Brontë has been with VTA for 4 years and as the Director of Girls Tennis, has worked to develop, build and drive female participation and tennis programs. She holds a TA Junior Development coaching qualification.
Ethos: To inspire active, happy, healthy, self-confident young women
Ethos: To inspire active, happy, healthy, self-confident young women
Tina Keown
Senior Coach
Tina is the Managing Director of The Victorian Tennis Academy and has worked in the tennis industry for 22 years, working with VTA for 18 of those. She brings international experience as a player and coach. Tina is a TA Club Professional Coach, LTA Performance Coach and holds a National Diploma in Sport with Business Management. Based at VTA Oakleigh Tina is head of coaching and program delivery.
Ethos: Providing a skill set & positive environments to develop the next generation of player
Ethos: Providing a skill set & positive environments to develop the next generation of player
Laurence Blackman
Senior Coach
Laurence is one of VTA’s senior coaches and is a Tennis Australia Club Professional. He has 15 years of national and international experience, having lived and coached in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and 8 years in Asia. Laurence’s experience and understanding of national and international coaching methodologies hold his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously upskilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
James Bruce Smith
Coach
James is an ‘A’ grade tennis player and tennis enthusiast. He is a TA Junior Development Coach with 5 years coaching experience and has a certificate 4 in fitness training. James joined VTA Oakleigh in 2019 and his vision is to be a career coach who is actively involved with player development and HotShots delivery.
