coaches – in2tennis

Luke H – Head Coach

Luke Hodgkin is the owner of In2tennis Coaching & head coach of Aintree Tennis Club in Woodlea. He has 15 years of coaching experience and is a Tennis Australia Club Pro Qualified Coach.

As a junior, Luke played A-Special NSJTA junior comp which is the highest level. He also captained 1’st Tennis at Essendon Grammar School.

As a senior Luke played played A-grade mens & A-Special mixed NSNTA which is also the highest level in the northern suburbs competition. He then went on to play grade 3 pennant and gold level AMT Tournaments.

TASHI S – JUNIOR COMPETITION SUPERVISOR

Hi everyone! My name is Tashi and I’m the Junior Competition Supervisor here at Aintree. I have been coaching for just over 3 years now and have completed a level 1 AATC course. Outside of work, I’m currently studying a double degree in law and criminology, I’m very passionate about it! I love working with all the wonderful kids at Aintree and hope to make tennis a happy and enjoyable experience for everyone 🙂

zORIKA – SENIOR COACH

Hi everyone! My name is Zorika, and I have been coaching for almost 2 Years. I am also a 7.5 UTR and recently completed my ITF CBI level 1 coaching qualification. Besides coaching, I also train for UTR and AMT tournaments. My most significant achievement so far in my tennis career was winning two silver medals in the South Pacific Games 2023. I enjoy coaching the Kids at Aintree, striving to create a happy, safe and enjoyable environment while sharing my skills and passion for the sport I love.

TONY D – SENIOR COACH

Tony is a qualified coach having completed the Level 2 Advanced Coach Qualification With AATC.

ROMY T- SENIOR COACH

Romy is a qualified coach having completed the Level 2 Advanced Coach Qualification With AATC

STEPHEN A- SENIOR COACH

WILLIAM N – SENIOR COACH

William has completed the Tennis Australia Community Coach Course.

GUILLE M – SENIOR COACH

RIYA B – JUNIOR COACH

I have been coaching Hotshots tennis since March 2022 and have completed a Tennis Australia Community Coaching Course. I am currently in year 12 and hope to study commerce at university. I love working with the kids and watching them grow and improve as players!