Hobart TAS 7000, Australia, 30 August 2018 | Tennis Tasmania

The Tennis Tasmania team is committed to helping grow the sport in the state. Meet the team that serves you…

Introducing… Simonne Allwright

Job title: Club Development Coordinator 
Explain what you do in your role at Tennis Tasmania: Offer advice and support to clubs to grow participation and plan for their ongoing sustainability. This involves working closely with government to build their confidence to invest in tennis and facilities, and involves working with clubs and other stakeholders (e.g. schools and councils) in areas such as strategic planning, infrastructure, Book a Court, program delivery, club-coach relations, governance and strengthening club-community-council relations. My role also encompasses a range of event operations planning for international tournaments hosted in Tasmania.
What is the most rewarding part of your job? Helping local clubs and players of all abilities enjoy their tennis experiences and supporting the hard working volunteers achieve their club goals, big or small.
When did you start working with Tennis Tasmania? In 2013.
What were you doing before joining Tennis Tasmania? Ran a coaching business for about 10 years; worked as a course writer and teacher at Tas TAFE; worked as a tutor and assistant lecturer at UTAS.
What is your earliest tennis memory? Winning the ‘novice’ event in my first tournament aged 10.
What is your favourite tennis memory? Selection in a training squad with Neale Fraser which included Richard Fromberg.
Who is your favourite professional player? Roger Federer for pure class and talent; Venus Williams for great wit and talent.
How would you describe your own game style? Impatient and aggressive

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I grew up in… Hobart.
Outside of work I like to… take long walk, people watch at local cafes, write.
My favourite food is… seafood.
The person I’d most like to meet is… Michelle Obama, Ellen De Generes and Justin Trudeau.
My dream holiday destination is… anywhere in Europe and New York.
My most embarrassing moment is… too many to recall.
If I won a million dollars, I would… invest, share and head to Europe.

Got a question for how Simonne can help your club? Ask away, Simonne is always happy to help. Email: [email protected]