Coaching

The Prime Tennis team of professional coaches provide players of all ages with pathways to improve their game, keep fit, and have fun. The coaches are supportive and encouraging and have the technical knowledge to improve your game. Whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time or a seasoned tennis player, Prime Tennis runs nationally recognised social and competitive programs to suit all ages and levels of play.

Prime Tennis provide a free 30-minute introductory lesson for all new clients. If you are interested in getting involved in the program please email admin@primetennis.com.au

Adult Program

Whether you’re just starting out playing tennis, or are a seasoned player, Prime Tennis has something for everyone. Coaching on both hard and grass courts, their team of engaging coaches provide nationally recognised programs for all abilities and ages.

Junior Program

Prime Tennis is passionate about tennis and developing young players. They offer a range of programs to suit children of all ages and abilities. From students as young as four, the experienced coaches begin by building their perceptual and motor skills to later growing their confidence in the game through the nationally recognised ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program. Prime Tennis also provide a pathway towards professional competition should students aspire to play at the highest level.

Meet Our Coaches

Prime Tennis has some of the best coaches in WA and we are proud to work in partnership with them to provide the best opportunities we can for members and non-members alike. All Prime Tennis coaches are fully insured and have Working With Children checks. All senior coaching staff hold Tennis Australia qualifications or overseas equivalents.

The principal coaches are well supported by senior and assistant coaches – come down and meet them today and start improving your game!

Richard Sansom

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

2016 finalist for the Australian Tennis Award for Coaching Excellence Club

2017 finalist for the Australian Tennis Award for Coaching Excellence Club

Former Men’s State League Player

Developed 7 super 10 A’s regional athletes; 1 national super 10 finalist

20 years coaching experience

Bachelor of Science UWA (Physiology/Pharmacology) and Masters in Finance

Previously competed in tournaments in the French Riviera – Winner of Tournoi open Tennis Club De Nice (2012)

Georgie Perez

Adult Program Director

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

Current Men’s State League Player (Finalist 2017 Mens State League Final)

Junior College Champion #6 at LCC, Texas 2009

Division II player, Top 30 #4 at MSCD, Colorado 2011

French Top 10 player 2001 & 2002

15 years coaching experience

​Master of International Business at EAE Business School Barcelona, Spain

​Bachelor of Science in Marketing at MSCD Denver, USA

Rodrigo Saavedra

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

Over 8 years coaching experience

Former top 10 Chilean Junior Player 16s/18s

Masters in Nutrition specialising in Sports Nutrition

Won the Chilean National University Championships (2016)

Current Mens Division 1 Player

Caitlin Hindmarsh

Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

LTA Licensed Level 3 Coach

Super 10’s Coach

Current number 1 state league player

Competed internationally as a junior – represented GB at the European and World Championships

Won British Nationals Doubles, Finalist singles

Top 20 in Europe (14&under)

Played division 1 college tennis – Tennis scholar at the Northumbria University

Bachelor of science in Human Nutrition

Graduated with first class honors – granted academic scholarship for her achievements

Currently doing a masters in sports nutrition accredited by the International Olympic Committee.

Matt Wigham

LTA Licensed Level 4 Senior Club Coach

Tennis Australia Learning Facilitator

Current men’s state league player

Over 15 years coaching experience

Hitting partner for WTA singles and doubles players ranked inside the top 100

5 years working as University Tennis Coordinator for Sunderland and Northumbria Universities

Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy

Master’s degree in Psychology

Angie Marik

WTA career high top 300

Represented both WA & Australia internationally

Quarter finalist both years Aussie Open Juniors

14/U National #1

Winner Margaret Court Cup

Winner Wilson Cup

Competed against former number 1 Lindsay Davenport & Aussie Open Champion Lina

Angie specialises in technique & Junior development

Maico Egbers

Tennis Coach level 1 and 2 (A and B) certified by the KNLTB (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association)

Played full time for 4 years. (Nationally ranked in the top 70)

NCAA GLVC all conference team in 2017 and 2018

Coached top junior players at the 2023 dutch national indoor championships

Trained at some of the best Dutch tennis academies with ATP tour level players.

UTR 11.6

B.B.A sport management with a minor in leadership from McKendree University (graduated Cum Laude)

Kinesiology and exercise physiology degree

Ethics in coaching certification by the International Tennis Federation (ITF)

Julien Rauber

Five years coaching experience

Former division II player

UTR 10.5

Two times junior regional champion (France) 2014-2015

Previously coached at John McEnroe tennis academy (New York)

Bachelor of Arts at Dominican College, New York

Theo Robson

Tennis Canada Level  Coach

10 years coaching experiance

YMCA Fit cerified personal trainer

Former Top 20 Quebec U14

Former Top 20 Quebec U16

Former Top 20 Quebec U18

Former Top 60 Canada Open ranking