Our Team
Simon Young
Coach
“I started playing tennis at the age of 11 during a school holiday program. Instantly I found a real passion for the game. Since then tennis has taken me throughout Australia and recently I trained overseas. The tennis journey continues and I am excited to provide my knowledge and help kids reach their tennis goals!"
Playing / Coaching Experience
- Tennis Victoria pennant grade 3 player for Grace Park Tennis Club 2019
- Academy training in Barcelona, Spain for 18 Months (2019-2020)
- Played ITF J5 tournament in Madrid (2019)
- 3 x Drouin Tennis Club Junior Champ (2016, 2017 & 2018)
- Runner-Up in singles in the Drouin Senior Club Championship (2018)
- Australian Ranking #1200 in Open Men (2019)
- Currently studying Event Management and Sports Recreation (2020)
- Completing language course in Spanish
- Fun Fact: Plays 7th grade violin
- Currently undertaking Tennis Australia's Junior Development course (2020)
Erica Layton
Team Leader Coach
"I see tennis much like a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs and just like life it may feel at times we have more ‘downs’ than ‘ups’. But what I have learned through tennis is to embrace the wins and learn to ride out the times that seems difficult. This is why I embrace coaching and am excited to draw upon my own experience to support all players through their own unique tennis journey.”
Playing / Coaching Experience
- 13 Australian Money Tournament Championship Doubles Titles
- Tennis Victoria Pennant Grade 1 player (2019)
- Highest Australian ranking #95
- Current playing scholarship for Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
- Royal South Yarra 2 time Girls Singles Champion
- Royal South Yarra Ladies Open Finalist
- Attended Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy in Florida at 11 years old
- Played multiple Australian National Championships
- Currently studies at Monash University, Double degree of International Business and Arts
- 6 Australian Money Tournament Championship Singles Titles
Natasha Van Bemmel
Coach
“I first started playing tennis when I was 5 years old, hitting a tennis ball tied to a string in the backyard. I have lived and breathed tennis and I can’t wait to help the next generation of players.”
Playing / Coaching Experience
- Tennis Victoria Pennant Grade 1 player and Captain (2019)
- #190 highest reached ranking in Australia
- Currently playing scholarship for Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
- 2013 and 2016 Winner of RSYLTC Pennant player of the Year: Ethel Le Neveu Trophy Best Female Player
- 2014 Singles and Doubles Champion: Victoria Junior Grasscourt Championships
- Represented Victoria in WTA Future Stars Event 2015
- Played multiple Australian National Championships
- Multiple Australian Money Tournament Titles
- Extensive coaching background with Junior and ANZ Hotshot programming
Matthew Glico
Coach
“Tennis has taught me the joys of movement, shared experiences, social skills, goals and commitment. I value enjoyment, learning and supporting each other and hope to promote these values in my students!”
Playing / Coaching Experience
- 13 years coaching experience with juniors and adults.
- Pre-service teacher aspiring to promote health and joy of movement.
- Coding teacher, primary school ages of various abilities.
- Technology trainer assisting individuals with technology challenges and disabilities to navigate the digital world.
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