Coaches
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Stephen Day
With over 30 years experience from beginner to tournament level players, Steve is experienced at coaching all ages and standards and is currently coaching Private lessons, Advanced Squad lessons, Lady's Groups and Holiday Camps at our main location at Trumper Park Paddington and also at Waverley College. Steve specialises in both technical and tactical training for tennis players of all standards. Other passions include touch football and his 3 children and their hobbies and sporting endeavours. Educated at Deakin University Melbourne, Victoria he has studied both Business and Sport Management. Steve is a Tennis Australia Master Club Professional Coach, Tennis Australia Hot Shots Coach and a certified First Aider.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
CHRIS HODSDEN
Originally from Aberdeen in Scotland Chris has more than 20 years experience coaching there and here in Australia. Chris is also a qualified personal trainer and a keen kick boxer who has skills far beyond the tennis court. Chris has been working at Trumper Park on and off for more than 15 years and is a very popular member of our team with staff and patrons alike. Chris has run our popular social tennis on Monday and Wednesday mornings as well as conducting high quality private classes 5 days a week. From a competitive perspective Chris has the wood on most of our team when it comes to match ups on court making him the “Top Dog” of our tennis centre.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
KINGSTON DAY
Kingston has 10 years experience coaching junior and adult players; he helps deliver the hotshots, squad, ladies clinic and school holiday programs as well as private classes at Trumper Park assisting the director deliver quality tennis lessons. Kingston has studied strength and conditioning and personal training and is following his passion for sport and how to get the most from the human body. Kingston is a keen sportsman himself and accomplished at Touch, Rugby and Rugby League and Oz Tag as well as Tennis.PATRICK MACY
Patrick played on the ATP circuit for a couple of years in satellites and futures tournaments as a young man. Patrick coached with some of the best coaches in Australia at White City in its heyday and he brings that experience to our team. Patrick is a superb tactical coach who pushes his pupils to get the most improvement in the shortest possible time. Patrick’s other passions include web design and IT, building this website and many others and he is a keen artist and painter.
RONNIE ROTH
Ronnie helps deliver the Hotshots and school holiday programs as well as private lessons at Trumper Park, assisting the senior professionals deliver quality tennis lessons. Ronnie a former 1st team player at Waverley College also helps us with our program at Waverley. Ronnie is also an ATCPA qualified coach.
BEN KOCHAN
Local Woollahra boy Ben has been playing tennis in these parts since the age of 5 and has always been a player with plenty of potential. From a keen tennis playing family he was scouted in a talent ID day as a boy and played at a high tournament level as a teenager. Now a coach, he has fantastic technical ability, motivation and patience to help his students both privately and in our Hotshots program. In his spare time Ben is also a stand-up comedian and likes to bring a sense of fun to all his lessons.
MAX KEYSER
Max helps with our group and squad programs but also does many private classes. Max was a solid junior player achieving impressive results at a young age. He is meticulous, whether on the court or with his studies at university. Max has 3 years coaching experience with players of all levels, from beginner to advanced and is highly motivated to provide all his experience with his students.
ROGER KILINSKY
Originally from Brazil is a multi-faceted coach who is also coaches and referees football for private schools and club teams through out the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Roger helps us with group, private and school based programs at Trumper Park and Waverley College. Rogers ability to rally forever means he is a formidable singles player who never gives you an inch.
ALEIX GARCIA
Aleix has recently arrived from Spain and now lives locally. He is an experienced player and is new to our coaching team after working extensively in Spanish academies in recent years. An enthusiastic coach, Aleix is now doing private classes, school based programs and kids groups with us. Aleix has a personable demeanour which, makes him the ideal coach as he follows his passion for the game with us.
SANTIAGO PRIETO
Originally from Salta in Argentina, Santiago is our all rounder who can do it all. A superb player himself, he coaches all programs and levels including privates, groups, school teams and runs our social tennis on both Mondays and Wednesdays, he also strings racquets. Santiago has more than 10 years experience coaching here in Australia, Argentina and three summer seasons in New York, USA.
SAM VAJA
Our newest coach who boasts years of tennis playing experience and competitive play here and in Europe. Sam has just returned from Prague in the Czech Republic and is a now coaching and competing here in Sydney. Sam is a solid hitting partner as well as a coach within our hotshots, camp and private programs. Sam gives his all to the tennis court when sharing his knowledge with players of all standards.
All of our coaches are cleared to work with children.
