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
St Catherine’s School
17 Heyington Place
Toorak
VIC 3142
03 0920 0100
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
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
Coach
Laurence is a Senior Tennis Coach and he has a lifelong involvement in tennis as both a player and a coach. He has 15 years of national
and international Professional Tennis Coaching experience, having lived and coached in Victoria, News South Wales, Queensland and 8 years in Asia.
Laurence’s experience and understanding of international coaching methodologies as well as his Australian Club Professional qualifications, holds his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously up skilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
Laurence’s experience and understanding of international coaching methodologies as well as his Australian Club Professional qualifications, holds his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously up skilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
Kirby Templeton
Coach
Kirby holds a bachelor of sports management and is devoted to getting more young people active and healthy. She has a strong background in tennis and
enjoys coaching school groups . She has worked with young children, girls and women and people with a disability. She believes everyone should have the opportunity to be involved in healthy physical activity and sport. Kirby’s future plans include developing her on court skills further Tennis Australia’s coach development pathway.
Ethos: Everyone is welcome! “Physical activity and sport should be enjoyed by nearly every member of the community.”
Ethos: Everyone is welcome! “Physical activity and sport should be enjoyed by nearly every member of the community.”
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
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
Coach
Laurence is a Senior Tennis Coach and he has a lifelong involvement in tennis as both a player and a coach. He has 15 years of national
and international Professional Tennis Coaching experience, having lived and coached in Victoria, News South Wales, Queensland and 8 years in Asia.
Laurence’s experience and understanding of international coaching methodologies as well as his Australian Club Professional qualifications, holds his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously up skilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
Laurence’s experience and understanding of international coaching methodologies as well as his Australian Club Professional qualifications, holds his developmental teaching methods at the highest level. He has a strong passion for continuously up skilling and learning new and innovative coaching techniques.
Kirby Templeton
St Catherine’s Head Coach
Kirby holds a bachelor of sports management and is devoted to getting more young people active and healthy. She has a strong background in tennis and
enjoys coaching school groups . She has worked with young children, girls and women and people with a disability. She believes everyone should have the opportunity to be involved in healthy physical activity and sport. Kirby’s future plans include developing her on court skills further Tennis Australia’s coach development pathway.
Ethos: Everyone is welcome! “Physical activity and sport should be enjoyed by nearly every member of the community.”
Ethos: Everyone is welcome! “Physical activity and sport should be enjoyed by nearly every member of the community.”
