6 December 2011 | Tennis Victoria

Victoria tennis shone at the Newcombe Medal – Australian Tennis Awards last night, winning six of the 11 community and coaching based awards on offer (outside of the elite player awards).

The Victorian winners and their categories were:

Coaching Excellence – Club
Peter Owen

Coaching Excellence – MLC Tennis Hot Shots
Wesley Horskins

Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis Senior
Glenn Busby

Most Outstanding Club
Sale Tennis Club

Volunteer Achievement Award
Tom Hancy

Most Outstanding School (including $5,000 grant)
Middle Years Tennis School at Box Hill Secondary College

Horskins, of Futures Tennis Academy in Stonnington, believes the quality of his programs helped him standout to win the Coaching Excellence – MLC Tennis Hot Shots award.

“It means the world [to me]! To be quite honest I didn’t expect it at all. It’s probably the highlight of my coaching career without the shadow of a doubt,” Horskins expressed.

“I just love coaching grassroots tennis…I’ve been in it for 25 years and always want to be involved in grassroots,” he added.

Peter Owen, who received the Coaching Excellence – Club award, said he offers tennis programs for all. 

“This award means a lot – it’s great to have recognition for club coaches,” said Owen.

Tennis Victoria would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists on their achievements and ongoing contribution to tennis in the state.