Parkside Tennis Coaching Team

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Our Coaching team love tennis and are passionate about coaching the game.

BEN TRUDINGER

• Head Coach at the Parkside Tennis Academy.
• Tennis Australia qualified
• 23 Years coaching experience
• Worked as a tennis coach at Melbourne Park - home of the Australian Open​​

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FUN FACT In 2015 Ben coached for 24 hours straight as a part of the ''24 hour Cardio Tennis Challenge'

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JESSE HOPKINS

• Tennis Australia Qualified
• Has a passion for coaching and helping kids love sport and excercise
• Enjoys being active and plays multiple sports including Tennis and Basketball
• Established a kids community tennis program in 'Burra' as a Volunteer

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FUN FACT  - He comes from a family of bicycle race enthusiasts and his brother is one of the top riders in the country for his age

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JENAE DOBSON BANGWENI
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• Started playing tennis at age 6 with Andrew Bully at the Canberra Tennis Academy
• Represented ACT in Bruce cup 3 years in row
• Played approximately 25 tournaments a year as a Junior
• Currently working towards her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

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FUN FACT - Jenae was selected for a training squad in Sydney with Lleyton Hewitt's sister Jaslyn.

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LEON CARRIAGE
 

• Tennis Australia qualified and a qualified sports scientist
• NSW regional and talented athlete coach
• Tennis NSW state team and country manager / coach
• Currently working with the Parkside Tennis Academy squad program

FUN FACT - Involved in the staging of the Fast 4 Federer VS Hewitt Sydney Harbour Tennis event. 

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SIMON LERAT
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• Tennis Australia Qualified 
• Currently competing in division 1 Pennant 
• Loves teaching kids and looking to pursue a career in teaching 
• Also has an interest in Jujitsu and Rock Climbing

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Fun Fact: Simon was born in France

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ALEX NEDER

• Alex's hometown is Spokane, Washington, USA.
• Played  and coached varsity high school tennis in Washington
• Placed 1st place in the regional doubles competition 2 years in a row
• Was also voted as the 'Most Valuable Player' in the competition

FUN FACT - Alex Won a match after being injured in a car accident the day before

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  DAVE BRIGGS

• Physical performance coach for over 20 years
• Tennis specific movement coach 10 years
• Contracted Tennis specific movement coach for Tennis Australia National Academy, ACT.
• Currently completing the Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach Qualification

Fun Fact - Dave also plays guitar and is a singer / songwriter

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KRISTINA VESKOVIC

• Currently playing division 2 pennant for Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club
• Loves coaching Red and Orange ball players
• Runner up in the 'Champion of Champions' JDS competition
• Has represented her School in tennis for 5 years in a row

Fun Fact - Has trained at the Novak Djokovic Tennis Academy

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