Meet The Team

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)

With 12 years of playing experience which includes national-level events, Sam is currently training to play on the ATP circuit. Having trained under Heath Denman, Sam is entering his third year coaching for LifeTime. Noting players work ethic and passion for the game at LifeTime as the reason he's so pumped to be coaching, Sam provides a professional and focused environment for athletes to perform at their best.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

As a student of LifeTime for over 5 years and a coach for the past 3, Dale is well versed in LifeTime's coaching methods and philosophy. Dale has experience playing all levels of tournaments from JDS events to AMTs. Currently undertaking his cert IV in fitness, Dale is a key contributor to LifeTime's strength and conditioning program. Entering his 4th year as a coach for LifeTime, Dale is one of the most senior junior coaches.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Xavier started at LifeTime in 2012 as a student under Graeme Brimblecombe. Up until 2021, Xavier was a consistent member of the Ambiwerra Academy and Terrace squad programs. Graduating in 2019 from Gregory Terrace where he captained the 1^st IV team, Xavier was once signed to play college tennis in America. Since then, Xavier has chosen a career in the tennis industry and is currently undertaking the Tennis Australia Junior Development Coaching Course. 2021 will be Xavier’s first year coaching fulltime for LifeTime.

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)

Tom started playing tennis at age 6 and hasn’t put down a racket since then! Entering his third year as a coach for LifeTime Tennis, Tom played competitively throughout his junior career. Competing at the 14/u and 16/u Australian Championships, Tom has also represented Queensland as a member of the 2017 Schoolboy team. Tom is also a fulltime student at QUT studying law..

(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!

(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.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

A current engineering student at UQ, Daniel is beginning his fourth year as a member of the LifeTime Coaching Team. Daniel also attended Gregory Terrace where he was a member of the 1^st IV team for 4 years he was at the College.n. Having played years on the junior tournament circuit, Daniel is well aware of the rigors of balancing academics and athletic needs.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

A member of the 2020 LifeTime day squad program, Lana knows the ins and outs of the LifeTime methodology. Having an older sister who competed at division 1 college in America, Purdue University, Lana has been around high-level athletes her whole life. As a member of the winning 2019 Queensland Schoolgirl team, Lana is no stranger to high-level competition herself. Having predominantly coached at Sommerville House in 2020, Lana also began doing a little bit of coaching for LifeTime in 2020.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Michael attended St. Laurence’s College from year 5 – 12 and graduated in 2017. Starting tennis at age 17, Michael trained under Bruce Dick and Heath Denman and quickly began playing tournaments. After playing tournaments for two years, Michael began coaching for LifeTime.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Graduating from Gregory Terrace in 2019, Charlie played 1st IV tennis during his senior year after being a member of the Terrace Tennis program since he was in year 5. Now a student at UQ, Charlie competed in junior and open tournaments around Queensland throughout his junior career. 2021 will be Charlie’s second coaching with LifeTime.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Moving from Lismore in 2013, Stephen attended Gregory Terrace before graduating in 2018. Entering his third year as a coach at LifeTime, Stephen’s high-end junior playing career has taught him the qualities and skills needed in order to succeed at the highest junior levels. Stephen has been a part of National Academy programs and competed on several European tours with Tennis Australia.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Aiden has been playing tennis for over 10 years. A student at LifeTime for two years, Aiden achieved a ranking inside the top 600. More recently, Aiden has competed in GBJT and Super League. With over four years of coaching experience from Match Point Tennis, Tennis Gear and now LifeTime tennis, Aiden is well prepared to coach players of all levels. Aiden has experience working with players from red ball to squads.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Ruby Graduated St. Aidens in 2020 and has chosen to chase her dream of playing college tennis in America. Having been a part of the LifeTime family for nearly 12 years, Ruby is no stranger to LifeTime’s coaching philosophy and methods. Ruby was a part of the Queensland Schoolgirl team in 2017 and 2019, when she captained the team to the title. As one of the top ranked girls in Queensland for her age, Ruby not only brings quality leadership skills to the program, but extensive knowledge of tactics and technique as well.

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Graduating St. Peter’s Lutheran College in 2020, Matt has chosen to pursue his dream of playing college tennis in America. Matt is currently signed to study and play at Virginia Tech. As the youngest brother of two current college tennis players, Matt is familiar with the rigors of division 1 competition. Matt has a UTR  of 11.56 and an Australian Ranking career high of 132. Entering his first year with the LifeTime Tennis Coaching Staff, Matt brings a background of high-level junior experience.

Andrew / Smithy, or Rew as he is more affectionately known, is also an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist who is about to become a Level 2 ASCA Coach.

Andrew has been working as an Exercise Physiologist at our Spring Hill clinic and has assisted Cody with the Strength and Conditioning at the Redland Bombers from the 2016 season onwards and has recently joined the U16 QLD State side as Head of Strength and Conditioning

(LifeTime Tennis Brisbane West)

Attends Indooroopilly State High School.