Weather Update: Tuesday 14th of March – Turner Session are going ahead Old Parliament House Comp is cancelled
Weather Update 5:42pm – All sessions at Turner Tennis Club are cancelled
OPH is under-water so doubles comp is cancelled!
We will be heading to the RUC in Turner for a dinner and a drink if you would like to join some of the coaches and players ($10 Snitty’s).
Courts flooded at OPH so no doubles comp – Turner Tennis Club coaching is going ahead as it didn’t get hit as hard.
Weather Update 2:36pm: We are going ahead. Keep in touch if the skies open up however if the sun stays out we should be able to get all lessons and fixtures on this afternoon and evening.
Weather Update 2:22pm: Making a call at 2:30pm – Current sun-shower through the day checking courts as we speak.
Weather Update: Saturday 4th of March: All classes are cancelled
Weather Update: Thursday 2nd of March 6pm and 7pm Adults Is Cancelled
Update: 5:49pm – The rain has hit and we’ve been coaching in sprinkle all afternoon. We are going to cancel our 6pm & 7pm Adult Skills Lessons for this evening. Be sure to let us know when you are attending a make up.
Have a good end to the week! If you didn’t catch Robbie Manzano on WIN News last night view the link below
Weather Update – Wednesday 1st Feb All Classes Cancelled – Meet coaches and other players for dinner at Civic Pub at 6:30pm
Update: 5:13pm – Sorry folks the rain has just hit and it seems to be hanging around. All classes are cancelled. All our 6pm and 7pm Adults and cardio we are heading to Civic Pub at 6:30pm for a pub dinner with the coaches and players. We would love to see you their especially our new players.
In regards to make up classes you have the rest of the term to do a make up visit the timetable to see what other options you have to make up. If you could email play@tenniscanberra.com.au and let us know when you are doing a make-up we can plan for extras in that session.
Wednesday 1st Feb 2017
3pm Update – The 3.30-4pm Aces lessons has been cancelled due to the wet weather.
3.30pm Update – The 4-5pm, Cubs and Junior Club classes are cancelled.
The 5pm, 6pm and 7pm classes will resume as usual. See you at the courts!
The Road to Australian Open 2017 by Robbie Manzano
The Road to Australian Open 2017 by Robbie Manzano
Close one! 12-10 down for local boys Dimi Morogiannis and Jarred Wynan.
The Aussie summer of tennis has hit our shores and just over a week into the grind and a preview of what’s to come the Australian Open 2017 is going to be one to remember.
Roger Federer’s return from injury.
It seemed that the entire country wanted to know how the living legend would hold up. His first training session at the Hopman Cup brought over 6000 people through the doors and with a easy first win it was like he never took any time off. He was then humbled my Alexander Zverev the highest ranked teenager and future superstar.
Nick Kyrgios is back and looking promising.
One of the best ball strikers I’ve ever seen and with things going his way a Grand Slam wouldn’t be a big surprise especially those who watched him developed in the Nations Capital. With the world of media following him around he’s been unlucky of late however holding yourself in front of cameras is a skill in itself and I know he is learning from it every day. I thought he did well in the Hopman Cup with his big hitting fury coming out in the first two matches. He was fun during the Fast4 and it looks like he is enjoying his tennis. An injury cloud is over the big fella but I feel like Australian Open 2017 is going to be huge for Nick and we wish him the best of luck!
Jordan Thompson turning heads.
I have to admit I went to have a early dinner when he was a set down against David Ferrer. To my surprise the head lines made sure I knew what happen – what a win! Thompson was down in Canberra competing in the Challenger which he eventually won. An ATP 250 is a another step up from the Challenger Circuit and with his performances in Brisbane and a doubles title next to his name with fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis confidence is running high.
2017 Canberra Challenger… Proud of the local boys!
Canberra’s James Frawley at the 2017 Canberra Challenge
From international news to the local scene. The Canberra Challenger may not have the biggest names in world but it’s a stepping stone for those battling for ranking points to start the calendar year. Heading out to the qualifying saw some of our local boys take the court. James Frawley lead the charge winning both qualifying matches to make the main draw. It didn’t go the way for Jarred Wynan and Dimi Morogiannis but it was great to see them out there giving it a crack. They’ll be more opportunities so I’m sure they’ll be fired up next time around.
To wrap it up I think something is brewing this summer. It has been a crazy start to the year and it has a feel that will create many talking points for years to come. Tennis is in a good place at the moment but the big questions will be answered in the next couple of weeks. I cannot wait for AO 2017 and excited for tennis fever to hit!
Enjoy the tennis.
Robbie Manzano – Happiness is the key to success – 2016 in review
Robbie Manzano – Happiness is the key to success – 2016 in review
Finishing off the 2016 with a BANG with a very Xmas Holiday Tennis Club. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. See you on the court in 2017.
“Success is not the key to happiness, Happiness is the key to success” It’s hard to pin point why this year was so successful. Twenty-sixteen was a break out year for everyone at Tennis Canberra. From our development juniors to the maturation of our coaches, the academy has really come to life. Everything good stems down to one thing and one thing only… And that’s just love.
Every challenge, every problem and every issue was dealt with a lot of heart and passion. We are not perfect and there are many things that went wrong however when you look at things from a number of perspectives and take the time to process things the answers become clear. Consequently a potential messy situation becomes a learning opportunity for all involved.
Everyone loved James and he will be missed at Tennis CBR! Myles has been with us almost from the start and I can’t thank him enough for the support over the last couple of years!
Good coaches are hard to find…
From Avi who manages our core hours, to Jono who takes charge of our Monday evenings and Fionn who wakes up early on a Saturday to keep the energy up to finish the week, we are blessed to have the experience we have. Those in the tennis industry know the value of a good coach and having a network that helps us out when needed has given us the opportunity to run programs at 5 tennis clubs, visit over 10 schools and given me the chance to help out Tennis ACT and fellow head coaches. Our casual coaches and friends are just as important.
My boys! Cheers Jake for the help in Term 3 and Avi you know how important you are for the growth of tennis not just in Canberra but the entire state! We’ve got a couple big years ahead and blessed to have you on board!
Massive thanks to the Wynan bro’s, Big Scott, Sam, Jess & Alex. Without you guys our core coaches would not be able to take time off during the year and work on larger scale projects. The biggest thanks this year goes to Myles and James. In a recent blog I’ve explained how James has impacted Tennis Canberra for the better and I want to thank him one last time. Aside from my brother, Myles was the first coach that has helped me. He’s seen the academy grow and how it stands today. He’s professionalism is second-to-none and has given me the comfort to push for growth.
ACT Super 10’s is an event we get involved in! Bit of a bonus this year with a victory to Team Manzano!
I’m no business man but I love learning…
When I launched Tennis Canberra I had no idea what to do and how things work. I just knew that if I had a good product and do it with heart people will join. I was 100% right however with growth comes expectations and managing multiple arms of the business is all new to me. Making sure our coaches continue to improve, looking after our players that have been with us from the start whilst integrating those new to the game is not as easy as “A-C-B or 1-2-3” (let’s see if you can read between the lines). Decisions need to be made not daily but by the hour and having the “that that’s just the way it is” mentally has really helped when things haven’t gone our way (and yes like all business there have been some disappointments in 2016).
First hit of 2016 and we’ve come along way. Time fly’s when you are having fun and this year could not have ended sooner… Where did all that time go?
“Happiness is really the key to success”
The show must go on and looking back at what we’ve accomplished should be celebrated. A well deserve rest is needed to process how lucky we really are because we really enjoy what we are doing. We are proud of each and everyone we interact with as success is not seen in the 100km down-the-line forehand or the 300 revaluation out-wide kick-serve (although that’s pretty cool) but seen in the way we work together to become better people. I always tell my developing juniors “learn how to learn and respect those that want to help you and I bet you will be successful”
Roses with the lone thorn! I don’t shy when I say my Wednesday 9:30am ladies are my favourite class. I’ve had these guys from the start with new players come and players unfortunately moving on. This year we say good by the Netra and her family and we wish them the best of luck in Sydney.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
On that note, I do want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Years Break especially those who are traveling. We will be back Monday the 16th of January for a Aussie Open Junior Holiday Camp and back for Term 1 Coaching on the 30th of January. We’ve had players already sign up for our Summer Sessions check them out and be ready when tennis fever hits in 2017.
Success! We didn’t win this award directly but we surely deserve some recognition. 2016 saw Tennis Canberra introduce tennis in the Canberra Grammar School Core Sports Program which went to win the Tennis ACT School of the Year!
More Than Tennis – Good Coaches Are Hard To Find: We wish you well James Thorp!
Hold on to good coaches they say… I’m happy to let them go!
Good coaches are hard to find especially in the Canberra Tennis industry. It’s just not true when people say “anyone can coach tennis”. There are certain aspects a coach must have when training players of all ages and abilities. Experience, passion and patience are three important traits one must have to be successful in this industry. James Thorp has all this plus a whole lot more. With his move to Sydney in 2017 Tennis Canberra will surely miss what James brought to the table.
Before I give James all the praise I can give I want to give you a background on why I’m so proud of our tennis family and the respect we have for each others success.
Risk it for the biscuit!
Before Tennis Canberra came to life I was in a similar situation to James. I was restless and ready to take risks with my passions and dreams. This energy was built up so much it actually turned to frustration eventually turning into a feeling of spite towards those around me.
Unfortunately I didn’t have the blessing or support to move forward from those who groomed me. This tore friendships and left a bad taste in my mouth. I felt sorry for those around me as I wasn’t the same person I am now.
As a major decision maker (I’m no boss) of Tennis Canberra I knew there would be times where I would have to face similar challenges and I thank my lucky stars I experienced what I did so I would feel joy rather than resentment as I knew how to handle to situation.
Respect…
James came to me a couple weeks ago with his plan to head to Sydney in 2017. He added that he did not want to leave me short-handed for the busiest time of the year and wanted to coach for the first term of 2017. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, I didn’t care he wanted to leave but the respect to even consider staying on-board during peak season to make our lives easier shows the person he is.
A smile came to my face because I felt the same energy when I was ready to roll back in the day. I alerted Avi a week later keeping things quiet and professional. I remember it clear as day and mention “I bet James will leave sooner that later, so lets start preparing”.
One day later, James asked me “if it’s possible, I would love to go to Sydney in the new years”. With a rye smile I said “of course and if you need anything in the meantime we’ll sort you out”.
We were lucky to have a true professional…
James was important for the growth of Tennis Canberra in 2016 and those that coached under him had nothing but praise. He was a true professional and didn’t shy from letting me know what he felt. His emotional intelligence is high and his thirst for knowledge and self-improvement is something to admire. You may interpret these characteristics as a clash for those a little more relax but I thought it complimented the way our team ran and be are better off for 2017 because of him.
On behalf of everyone at Tennis Canberra I would like to thank you for your service and help over the past year. Personally watching you compete in the Osaka Triathlon was an experience I’ll never forget. You are a true professional and your attention to detail will take you beyond your own expectations. Make us proud man and be sure to visit all those you coached when you come back to the Nations Capital… because at the end of the day we’re #InItTogether.
Weather Update: Monday 14th of November – All classes are CANCELLED!
Weather Update: Monday 14th of November – All classes are CANCELLED!
The Sun came back out after our 4pm storm but the courts are Flooded! Sorry team no tennis today!!
Update: 5:11pm: Sorry everyone ALL SESSION are cancelled. The courts are still flooded and with scattered showers and not enough sun the courts will be too dangerous to play on. Again all sessions tonight are cancelled.
Update: 4:14pm – All session before 6pm is cancelled. 6pm & 7pm Adults plus 6pm Cardio is pending but a decision will be made at 4:45pm.
Update: 4:06pm – Our 4:15pm Cubs is cancelled. Development Squad is pending (check in 5 minutes). We just got hit and the courts are flooded. We are still hoping that our 5pm – 8pm session go ahead but you’ll need to check this link again around 4:30pm.
Update: 3:55pm – WE ARE ON! Annoying and scattered but we believe the rain will stop and rest of the session will proceed as normal. If the weather seems to take a turn for the worst please visit the website before you leave for your lesson. If you don’t see an update it means we are on court!!
Update 11:09am – Courts are dry at Old Parliament House Tennis Club. The Junior Club Challenge is on!
Update 10:10am – We are giving it till 11am to make a call on the Junior Club Challenge at Old Parliament House. At the moment it is 50/50 as the courts are still wet. Please visit this page at 11am for an update. Thanks again, we’ve been very lucky on the weather front so lets hope we can get this on!
Update 7:07am: Flooded! Sorry Saturday Morning Players despite the Sun coming through this morning the courts are Majura Tennis Club is cancelled – See you next week!
We are hoping that our 11:45am and 12:30pm Junior Club Challenge at Old Parliament House Tennis Club goes ahead please check back here at 10:30am. We will make a call then.
The Summer of Tennis is around the corner and our team cannot wait to get out in the Sun for another term of coaching. Although there are many tennis academies around town we invite you to an environment that gives you an experience both on and off the court. Three-proud-years and Tennis Canberra is going from strength-to-strength. Apart from a coaching team that has both experience and credibility we do not limit our talents to the tennis court. As people and social beings we understand that our simple sport can be much bigger in a community-sense.
We respect our fellow colleagues in the tennis industry and we know how hard it is to be a tennis coach however to their credit our humble coaches and extended tennis family have “bought in” and created a culture like no other.
It is a social club that have seen so many friendships transpire. It doesn’t matter if you’re a junior or an adult playing for the first time, our welcoming environment and inclusion is the reason we’ve had success.
From weekly after tennis dinners, morning coffee club to community events we attend to help out our fellow man/woman we leave no stone un-turned. But don’t take my word for it come visit us, or even better participate in a lesson and join the incredible people we coach every week as them ask why Tennis Canberra is unlike any other tennis academy or club in Australia.
The Tennis CBR Family Supporting their Coaches at a local Tennis Tournament – Biggest Crowd and by far the loudest supporters in the ACTCatching up with some friends (and pro-tennis players) we grew up playing tennis with at the Aussie Open – Make friends for life!Some of the Tennis CBR Coaches spending time off the court and enjoying each others company in Japan! We support each other on and off the court, it was great to see James (left) compete in the Osaka Triathlon!Our Tennis Family attending the Annual Tennis ACT Awards. We are proud to attend these awards ever year and represent a chosen charity.
