Our Team
Shaun Hibbert-Head Pro
Shaun has over 30 years tennis coaching experience. He is an Advanced Level II Club Professional Coach qualified through Tennis Australia. He has coached state, national and international champions, including wheelchair and PWID athletes. Shaun also holds a Bachelors Degree in Education, bringing a strong understanding and knowledge in learning styles to his coaching. Shaun is Head coach of the Endeavour Sports High Tennis Team who are NSW CHS State Champions and finalists at the Australian All School Championships.
Ayden McCarthy - Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ayden has been coaching tennis for close to a decade. He holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science, a Masters in Strength and Conditioning and us a current PHD Candidate. He is also ASCA Level II (strength & conditioning) and ESSA accredited. Ayden brings a wealth of knowledge to the tennis court from both a technical and physiological view point. Ayden has worked with state and national junior champions as well as internationally ranked wheelchair and PWID athletes. His passion for the biomechanics of an individual athlete are evident in his approach to coaching and training.
Jack Clisdell
Jack has been coaching at the Academy for 5 years. He has completed his CCC coaching course and has a passion for working with players of all abilities. Jack started with the Academy as a player himself, showing talent as both as a junior playing and coach from a young age. Jack has a strong technical knowledge of the game and is able to pass this knowledge on to players of all ages.
Jesse Richardson
Jesse has been an integral member of our coaching team for over 12 years. He is a highly skilled coach who has coached players at state level. Jesse holds a Bachelors Degree in Education and has worked within the local Shire community for the past 6 years. He has a strong passion for working with children in the early development of their tennis journey and building their love of the great game. Jesse has a nurturing and compassionate manner with his students and easily relates to his students.
Taj is our highest internationally ranked player at the Academy. Taj is currently attending a DIV 1 college in the US on a full scholarship. He has trained with the Academy since the beginning of his tennis career. His UTR ranks him in the top 4 juniors in Australia, competing at both Australian Nationals and International competitions. Taj has been a part of the Tennis Australia National Academy since he was 10 years old. When Taj is not travelling for tennis, he coaches our junior development squads and provides hitting sessions for players wanting to improve their game against one of the best junior players in the country.
