Coaching Team
Our Coaching team love tennis and are passionate about coaching the game.
We invest heavily into training our coaches to make sure our lessons are fun and challenging so students improve. We also employ junior assistants to help our coaches and get our students hitting as many balls as possible in each class.
Learn more about our main coaches below.
We invest heavily into training our coaches to make sure our lessons are fun and challenging so students improve. We also employ junior assistants to help our coaches and get our students hitting as many balls as possible in each class.
Learn more about our main coaches below.
BEN TRUDINGER
FUN FACT - In 2015 Ben coached for 24 hours straight as a part of the ''24 hour Cardio Tennis Challenge'
- Head Coach at the Parkside Tennis Academy.
- Tennis Australia qualified
- 25 Years coaching experience
- Worked as a tennis coach at Melbourne Park - home of the Australian Open
- Coach of Junior Victorian State development squads, plus ACT state squad representatives.
FUN FACT - In 2015 Ben coached for 24 hours straight as a part of the ''24 hour Cardio Tennis Challenge'
LUIGI
FUN FACT - Luigi is a native speaker in English, Mandarin and Italian and can also speak Spanish
- USPTA Level 2 Coach Certified
- 15 years Tennis experience
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) Player - Level 5.5
- Has coached and competed Internationally
- Passionate about coaching both high performance and entry level tennis students.
FUN FACT - Luigi is a native speaker in English, Mandarin and Italian and can also speak Spanish
JOSH
FUN FACT - Josh's older brother Will also coached with Parkside Tennis Academy
- Is an original Parkside Tennis Academy student starting Tennis in 2017
- Competes in Division 1 Junior Pennant Canberra League
- Received a Tennis Australia Community Coaching award
- Loves going down to the Australian Open in January with his family
FUN FACT - Josh's older brother Will also coached with Parkside Tennis Academy
BRIDIE
FUN FACT - Bridie broke her wrist playing tennis in 2023 and rather than take a break from tennis she learned to do a one-handed back hand so she could keep playing!
- Competes in Division 1 Junior Pennant Canberra League
- Her current tennis goal is to serve like a pro!
- Loves the people she has meet at Parkside Tennis Academy
- Wants to motivate and inspire young people to take up tennis
FUN FACT - Bridie broke her wrist playing tennis in 2023 and rather than take a break from tennis she learned to do a one-handed back hand so she could keep playing!
KIMARNY
FUN FACT - Kimarny has swam with freshwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory rivers.
- Established Parkside Tennis Academy with Ben in 2017
- Develops training manuals and tennis technique sheets for coaches
- Jointly developed Parkside Tennis Academy’s unique Vibration Dampener Skills tracking program
- Loves Cardio Tennis and plays twice a week
FUN FACT - Kimarny has swam with freshwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory rivers.
KATHERINE
- Began playing tennis at 5 years old
- Has been training with Parkside Tennis Academy since 2020
- Currently plays in the ACT Junior Pennant Competition
- Tennis is a big part of her family with 4 members playing regularly
- Completed a Tennis Australia "Learn to Lead" program
FUN FACT - Katherine is very interested and knowledgeable in Greek Mythology
PRAGNA
- Has been training with Parkside Tennis Academy since 2020
- Currently plays in the ACT Junior Pennant Competition
- Known for her powerful forehand and competitive nature
- Completed a Tennis Australia "Learn to Lead" program
FUN FACT - Pragna's sister also trains at Parkside Tennis Academy
LIAM
FUN FACT - Liam is ambidextrous and is the only person we know in Canberra that hits forehands from both sides (i.e. doesn’t use a backhand shot!)
- Began training at Parkside Tennis Academy in 2022
- Talented sportsman who excels in all sports he plays
- Competes in Division 1 Junior Pennant
- Coaches both Red and Orange ball groups
FUN FACT - Liam is ambidextrous and is the only person we know in Canberra that hits forehands from both sides (i.e. doesn’t use a backhand shot!)
JORDAN
- Began training at Parkside Tennis Academy in 2023
- Was so keen to start coaching tennis that he started as a volunteer when he was 11
- Trains hard and has goals to play professionally when he gets older
- Fiercely loyal to Ben and the team at Parkside Tennis Academy
FUN FACT - Stay tuned!
ZANDER
- Began training at Parkside Tennis Academy when he was 6
- Had a break from Tennis to pursue his Rugby interests
- Returned to tennis training, competition and coaching in 2026
- Enjoys learning coaching techniques and passing them on to students
FUN FACT - Zander is a keen Juggler - ask him to show you his juggling skills next time you are on court!
ZAC
- Became interested in tennis after a PE lesson at school
- Started playing Tennis at Parkside when he was 7 years old
- Passionate about tennis training and competition
- Loves coaching kids and building their confidence and enjoyment of tennis
FUN FACT - Zac has a keen interest in wildlife and is a Junior Zoo Keeper at the National Zoo and Aquarium!