Meet The Team
Founded in 1995 LifeTime is regarded as one of Australia's leading coaching teams with a wealth of knowledge, experience & passion.
Directed by Gary Stickler & Marc Svenson our primary focus is giving players the tennis, personal skills, values & habits required to be successful, not just tennis but in life.
Australian tennis coaching legend Gary Stickler has left an indelible mark on the sport, most notably for his work with former world number 1 Pat Rafter, guiding him from junior levels through to the heights of the pro tour. Stickler's influence extends to nurturing talents like Jason Kubler and John Millman from their junior days to becoming top 50 ATP players. Having worked with nearly 20 top 200 players, Gary is celebrated as one of the greatest junior coaches of all time, known for his innovative technical teaching, coupled with profound psychological and tactical insights. He has a unique ability to instill belief in players, advocating for the value of individuality and leveraging it to cultivate champions.
His content on CoachLife encapsulates his distinctive coaching philosophy, including the adoption of a one-grip system, refining a player's unique game style, and the importance of high-percentage tennis, emphasizing that consistency involves utilizing shots that are effective 80% of the time. Additionally, Stickler shares invaluable insights on what constitutes a great coach and a champion player, exploring the reasons some talents don't reach their potential. This comprehensive approach not only highlights his technical acumen but also underscores his belief in nurturing the personal growth and self-confidence of his charges, making his CoachLife offerings essential for those aspiring to excel in tennis, whether on the court or in coaching
Marc Svenson brings over two decades of elite tennis experience to LifeTime Tennis. As a former top Queensland Junior and Open player, Marc has translated his on-court success into an exceptional coaching career spanning more than 20 years with our organization.
For the past five years, Marc has focused on the management and development of LifeTime Tennis, where his leadership and vision have been instrumental in elevating our programs to new heights. As a Director and Owner of LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West, Marc is passionate about creating environments where our coaching team can deliver world-class tennis programs.
Marc takes particular pride in his development work with Queensland's most promising junior talent. His dedicated mentorship has helped numerous young players advance to International Tennis Federation (ITF) competitions and secure prestigious college scholarships abroad.
With his wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Marc continues to shape the future of tennis in Queensland through LifeTime Tennis.
With over four decades dedicated to excellence in tennis coaching, Graeme Brimblecombe stands as one of Australia's most respected and accomplished tennis mentors.
Throughout his distinguished career, Graeme has held several prestigious positions, including Head Men's Coach at the Australian Institute of Sport, Tennis Queensland Head Coach, and Tennis Queensland National Development Squad Head Coach.
His exceptional ability to identify and nurture talent has led to the development of countless junior players who have gone on to compete at international and professional levels. For more than 30 years, Graeme has worked with Queensland's and Australia's most promising young athletes, guiding them toward their full potential.
Widely regarded as a legend in Australian tennis circles, Graeme's influence extends beyond technical instruction to instilling the mental fortitude, strategic thinking, and passionate dedication necessary for success at the highest levels of competition.
His legacy is evident in the hundreds of high-performance athletes whose careers he has shaped, many of whom continue to contribute to Australian tennis as players, coaches, and ambassadors for the sport.
(Lifetime International)
Former top junior Matt Limpus is regarded as one of QLD's best young coaches with over 15 years experience working with National to International level players.
Matt has won Tennis QLD coach of the year awards and has been lead presenter at the Tennis Australian Coach courses for the past 3 years.
Roger has been recognized as one of Australia's most successful tennis coaches. As Head Coach of the South Australian Sports Institute, he was instrumental in the development of former world number # 1 Lleyton Hewitt, and world number #9 Alicia Molik. For more than a decade the institute program was the most successful developmental program in Australia, with over 50 national individual and team titles.
During the 2000 Olympic year Roger was awarded the prestigious Australian Sports Medal for his contributions to Australian tennis. Roger also a currently qualified and registered Professional Women's Tennis Association coach (WTA).
Roger has spent the past few years travelling on the world tennis circuit and enjoying the many achievements of his athletes. He now shares his success within Australia, Asia, and the Europe through his many speaking engagements, primarily to elite coaching organizations, tennis academies, parent and educational seminars, Olympic organizations, and Young Presidents Organizations.
Players Coached from Juniors to Pro Tour
World Ranking
Alicia Molik Singles #9
Lleyton Hewitt Singles #1
John has a massive range of tennis experiences from being a top national junior, to playing at the highest level in US college tennis to playing on tour. John has worked with many of the best Open players around QLD over the past 15 years. Currently coach of St Rita's and performance coach for LifeTime International.
Callum grew up in Brisbane and began playing tennis at the age of 5. Callum continued to play throughout high school competing in national junior and mens tournaments, national school competitions and ITF Junior events and achieving a top 200 Australia men’s ranking. Just before leaving school in 2018, Callum grew a passion for tennis coaching through his playing experience and love for the game. Callum is a qualified Tennis Australia coach having recently completed his Tennis Australia Level 1 Junior Development coaching course in 2024. Since joining Lifetime in 2022, Callum is a valuable member of the coaching group and continues to work alongside head coaches Marc and Graeme to furthermore his coaching knowledge and experience.
(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)
Carrigan Hartley brings elite-level experience and boundless enthusiasm to every lesson on the court. A New Zealand native with a passion for developing players of all ages, Carrigan's journey in tennis has taken him from the courts of his homeland to competing at the collegiate level in the United States on a full athletic scholarship.
After a distinguished playing career, Carrigan has dedicated himself to coaching, recently making Australia his home to further develop his coaching expertise. As one of LifeTime's most promising tennis professionals, he combines technical knowledge with an infectious energy that inspires players to reach their full potential.
(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)
With three decades of experience transforming tennis enthusiasts into skilled players, Bao Tran brings unparalleled expertise and passion to every lesson. Since beginning his coaching journey in 1995, Bao has dedicated his life to the art and science of tennis instruction, working with players across all age groups and skill levels—from curious beginners taking their first swing to competitive athletes refining their technique.
Bao's coaching philosophy centers on personalized development, technical precision, and fostering a genuine love for the game. His patient approach and keen eye for detail have helped hundreds of students surpass their goals and discover new potential on the court.
(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)
Chyi grew up in Taipei and the Gold Coast before competing in NCAA Division II college tennis in the United States on a full scholarship. After returning to Australia in 2022, she represented the University of Queensland at UniSport Nationals, winning gold in 2024 and silver in 2023. She has coached players of all levels, from beginners to competitive juniors, with experience at Taipei European School and Tennis Tres Bien in Taiwan
Cody is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist, a Level 2 ASCA Coach and he also has his Masters in Sports Coaching through the University of Queensland.
He previously ran his own Exercise Physiology Business for 12 years from our Spring Hill clinic and has now expanding the business to include a second location at Mt Gravatt.
(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)
Ayako is our office manager. Former top junior player who moved to Australia to pursue her tennis career at the age of 16. A key member of the LifeTime staff and is responsible for much of the behind the scenes work that happens at LifeTime!
Jack grew up on the Sunshine Coast and began playing tennis at age 8. Since falling in love with the competition and travel opportunities tennis provides, Jack still has ambitions to play overseas. Having coached for UQ for the last five years, Jack has experience working with players all the way from red ball to high performance squads. Jack has completed the Tennis Australia Community Coaching Course and earned a dual degree in sports science and business from QUT.
(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)
Jason is our professional stringer and pro shop manager. Jason also has a level 1 coaching qualification and has an international playing experience. One of QLD's top juniors Jason loves tennis and is a key member of our team.
About LifeTime Tennis
LifeTime Tennis is one of Australia’s leading tennis companies. Our coaches are regarded as the best in country and our programs have changed the way that the sport of tennis is played. We work closely with Tennis Australia, its state bodies and local clubs and coaches to ensure that tennis remains one of Australia’s favourite sports.
These days, people expect faster results in shorter time frames. They also want to play sports that are entertaining and interactive. And they prefer activities that suit the demands of their lifestyle.
That means that tennis should be fun, easy to learn, and require minimal skill to play.
In 1997, we launched a new range of world class tennis programs in Queensland to help people get started or improve their game, and to assist players who were serious about making tennis a career.
LifeTime Tennis programs have been developed by Gary Stickler, the former resident coach of Pat Rafter and Australian Tennis Coach of the Year, and our team of LifeTime Coaches.
Our programs are based on the concept that people come to play tennis - not learn about it. Traditionally, people have learned to play tennis through formal instruction that involved a series of lessons before a person achieved a skill level sufficient to enjoy playing socially or in competitions. We decided that LifeTime Tennis programs would use playing formats that allowed people to begin playing tennis at any level. We also decided that these playing formats would change as the skill level of the person increases. And most importantly, we structured our programs so that players were actively involved throughout the entire session.
As you progress through our tennis programs, we increase your level of self-learning so that you begin to become responsible for your own development as a player. This is best demonstrated in our ProTennis high performance development program that gives players responsibility and ownership for their own development and success.
The ProTennis program is an individualised program of intense training, stroke development, tactical and psychological awareness for players serious about their tennis. It teaches players self-evaluation skills, which allow them to grow from every tennis experience, not just the one provided by the coach.
It is this philosophy that has been the key to the success of some of Australia's leading players, most notably Pat Rafter and John Millman.
Our coaching team has coached in Academy of Sport Programs, Australia Institute of Sport programs and headed up National High Performance Academy programs. A number of LifeTime’s coaches also have international playing and coaching experience.
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Tennis Queensland Coach of the Year
🏆 1997 🏆 1998 🏆 1999 🏆 2001 🏆 2002 🏆 2005 🏆 2008 🏆 2012🏆 2014 🏆 2015 🏆 2016 🏆 2017
Tennis Australia Coach of the Year
🏆 2006 🏆 2014
