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VTA Courtside

VTA Courtside

著者： Victorian Tennis Academy
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This is VTA Courtside — the podcast for players and tennis lover, taking you behind the scenes of a growing tennis company. Hosted by Lauren Plant, one of the coaches at the Victorian Tennis Academy, each episode showcases the VTA community, sharing coaching insights, and tapping into the incredible global tennis network in Melbourne. You'll hear expert conversations, player perspectives, and practical tips to elevate your game. Because great tennis isn't just played on court, it's built through the people, passion, and process behind it. VTA acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded.2026 テニス
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  • Episode 5: Emma Wells - Leading with Grit

    Episode 5: Emma Wells - Leading with Grit
    2026/08/28
    In this episode, host Lauren chats with Emma Wells, the UK's largest female tennis court operator and the first international female Director of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). Emma has built an impressive city-wide tennis operation across London, managing 25 public park venues and more than 130 tennis courts, with a mission to make tennis accessible to everyone. Emma shares her journey from acquiring her first tennis venue to building a thriving community-focused business in the heart of London. Emma also talks about her connection with the Victorian Tennis Academy, her recent visit to Melbourne for the Australian Open Conference, and her upcoming first book. Along the way, we hear what inspired Emma to become a tennis coach and what she is most proud of when she looks at her business today. In this episode, you'll hear about:
    • Emma's journey into tennis coaching and business
    • Building a tennis operation across London's public parks
    • Making tennis accessible to new and underrepresented players
    • Women in leadership and the importance of female representation
    Check out Emma's new book GRIT: Building a Business, Leading with Purpose here If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow tennis community. Stay connected with the Victorian Tennis Academy! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about the Victorian Tennis Academy, explore our programs, or book a free junior trial lesson, visit www.victennisacademy.com.au. VTA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded on.
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    22 分
  • Episode 4: Beyond the Tennis Court with Associate Professor David Chong

    Episode 4: Beyond the Tennis Court with Associate Professor David Chong
    2026/08/20

    In this episode, host Lauren chats with Associate Professor David Chong, a highly respected plastic and reconstructive surgeon, VTA tennis player, and passionate volunteer who has dedicated much of his career to training cleft surgeons and supporting healthcare initiatives in lower-middle-income countries.

    David shares his journey into medicine, what motivates him to give back, and the impact he is most proud of throughout his career. Alongside his work, David talks about his love of tennis and the important role it plays in maintaining balance and wellbeing.

    Whether you're interested in medicine, global volunteer work, or simply how tennis can fit into a busy life, this episode offers an inspiring insight into David's career, passions and connection to the game.

    In this episode, you'll hear about:

    • David's tennis journey at VTA
    • Balancing life as a surgeon and tennis player
    • How tennis supports his wellbeing
    • His career in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
    • His experiences training cleft surgeons across the world

    You can watch Samba's Mercy Ships journey here

    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow tennis community.

    Stay connected with the Victorian Tennis Academy! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

    To learn more about the Victorian Tennis Academy, explore our programs, or book a free junior trial lesson, visit www.victennisacademy.com.au.

    VTA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded on.
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    31 分
  • Episode 3: Building Adult Tennis with Charlie Corsini

    Episode 3: Building Adult Tennis with Charlie Corsini
    2026/08/13
    In this episode, host Lauren chats with Charlie Corsini, Head of the Adult Program at Fawkner Park Tennis Centre. They explore how VTA is getting more adults on court, building confidence, and creating a community around tennis. From finding the right playing pathway to the popularity of VTA's adult programs, Charlie provides an insight into what makes adult tennis successful. He also talks about the important role that community and social tennis play in keeping players connected and engaged. Whether you're new to tennis, returning to the sport, or already part of the VTA community, this episode offers an inside look at how we're creating more opportunities for adults to get on court and be part of the game. In this episode, you'll hear about:
    • How Charlie first discovered Victorian Tennis Academy
    • His journey into leading the adult program at Fawkner Park
    • The biggest opportunities he identified within the adult program
    • How players can find the right tennis pathway for their goals
    • The most popular aspects of VTA's adult program
    • The role of community and social tennis in keeping adults engaged
    • Charlie's vision and ideas for the future of adult tennis at VTA
    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow tennis community. Stay connected with the Victorian Tennis Academy! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about the Victorian Tennis Academy, explore our programs, or book a free junior trial lesson, visit www.victennisacademy.com.au. VTA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded.
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    23 分
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