WA tennis coach Marisa Gianotti was recently announced as one of the first successful applicants to receive a Tennis Australia Women’s Coaching Scholarship to support her in the completion of a Club Professional Coaching Course.
The scholarship is part of Tennis Australia’s commitment to increase the number and quality of female tennis coaches in Australia, and was introduced to provide an opportunity for female coaches to access funding to support their completion of a Tennis Australia qualification.
Gianotti has been coaching on-and off for the last 10 years, most recently at Reabold Tennis Club in Floreat, and states that her real passion is helping high performance kids develop though orange, green and yellow ball stages.
“I love seeing players reach their potential and achieve their goals. No two players are ever the same, so I love the challenge of being able to help every individual based on their needs” Gianotti said.
Gianotti, as one of only a small number of female tennis coaches in WA, has encouraged other women who have a passion for tennis to get involved in a coaching course.
“There aren’t many female coaches out there, and young girls like to have mentors and role models to look up to. Having more female coaches will hopefully result in more girls playing and loving the game” Gianotti said.
Scholarship recipients are provided with mentoring during the completion of their studies. Gianotti has chosen to work with Tennis Australia National Women’s Development Manager, Rohan Fisher.
“I believe Rohan will provide me with the right mentoring and guidance that is exclusive to female coaches. I also look forward to learning what the future holds for female coaches and how I can advocate and be a part of that.” Gianotti said.
WA Coach Development Manager, Christina Ladyman said the scholarship will allow Marisa to further her knowledge and skills in the coaching industry.
“The Women’s Coaching Scholarship is a fantastic initiative from Tennis Australia. It gives female Coaches the opportunity to further their development by completing a Tennis Australia Coaching course and also by having the opportunity to be mentored by a highly skilled and qualified Tennis Australia employee.”
“Marisa is a very worthy recipient and I know will flourish from the opportunities the scholarship gives her.” Ladyman said.
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