Tennis
About the Program
The Targeted Tennis Program is designed to provide elite tennis players with the opportunity to combine academic studies with professional training within the school environment.
To be eligible for the Targeted Sports Program (Tennis) students must:
- Demonstrate ability and interest in tennis
- Possess a strong commitment and positive attitude to academic studies
- Have a good record of school conduct
Coaching Staff
Shaun Hibbert (Head Coach)
- Bachelor of Education (PDHPE)
- Diploma Sport and Recreation
- Club Professional Level Coach
- Tennis Coaches NSW Lecturer and Examiner
Training
Students train Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (during school hours) plus one morning session before school. During training sessions students will be exposed to the following
- Technical play
- Tactical match play
- Mental toughness
- Footwork / fitness
- Video analysis
Fees
Annual fee of $850. This covers all coaching and on court costs for all training sessions. Competition and training uniforms are included in the annual fee.
Recent Highlights
- Boys Sydney East Champions for the past 4 consecutive years
- 3rd place NSW State Team finals 2009
- Boys NSW All Schools Champions 2013
- Scott Hayman, Aitor Lasa NSW All Schools Representative and Champions
- 6 members of the winning Sydney East team at the NSW CHS carnival 2012
- 6 out of the 8 semi finalists (Open & Juniors) at Sydney East Championships 2014
- Sports High School Tennis Champions (Current)
- Taj Hibbert Australian Representative (International Tour Philippines 2019).
- Taj Hibbert Silver Medallist NSW CHS Opens
- Taj Hibbert Gold Medallist NSW CHS Doubles
- Kamil Kozlowski – International Tennis Federation – Australian Open Juniors Semi-Finalist
- Angus Smith Sydney East Individual Champion
- Angus Smith Tasmania & Canberra U14 State Singles Champion
- Taj Hibbert, Angus Smith, Mitchel Gilmour, April Harris, Matilda Harris, Gabby Kelly – Sydney East Representatives
- Taj Hibbert & Kamil Kozlowski – NSW Team
- Girls CHS State Championships