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IQ Tennis Player Profiles

Below are just a few of the IQ Tennis Player Profiles:

 

Joshua Crowe 

(Last Udated 8th May, 2008)

D.O.B. 28/7/88

Joshua lives in Adelaide and whenever possible flies over to Melbourne to undertake technical on-court sessions with Craig Miller.  He is a full-time touring professional player and competes all over the world following his dream of achieving sucesses at the highest possible level.

Gamestyle:   All-Court Player

Favourite Shot:   Attacking Forehand

Favourite PLayer:   Roger Federer because he has the most complete game.

Achievements include:

  • Winner of AMT 2005
  • FInalist in the U/18 Australian Nationals 2006
  • Quarter Finals of Swiss Futures 2007
  • Quarter Finals of Tunisia Futures 2007
  • Winner of Victorian Hardcourt Championships 2008

Hobbies/Interests:   AFL, Music and Playing Pool


How do you rate IQ Tennis?    "Craig has helped me a huge amount. I literally have learnt twice as fast!!"

 

Sebastian Bell


(Last Updated 16th May, 2008)

D.O.B.   22/3/90 

Gamestyle:    Baseliner

Favourite Shot:   Crosscourt Backhand and Forehand up the line. 

Favourite Player:     David Ferrer.  He is a similar height and stature and competes like a trojan

Achievments Include:

  • Member of the 2008 Royal South Yarra State Grade Pennant Team.
  • Winner or the Royal South Yarra Club Championships 2008.
  • Reached the last  round of qualifying in the 2008 Mildura and Traralgon Futures Event.
  • Runner up in the U/14 National Clay Court Championships.
  • Member of the Australian U/14 National Team
  • Trains in the National High Performance Academy at Melbourne Park.

Hobbies/Interests:    Snowboarding, Cycling, Chess and Movies


How do you rate IQ Tennis?    IQ Tennis runs a fantastic program with the aim to benefit those wanting to learn tennis.  It provides a supporting yet challenging environment ideal for getting the most out of you game.

 

 

Socrates Tsoronis 

(Last Udated 28th April, 2008)

D.O.B   16/7/97

Gamestyle:   All-Court Player

Favourite Shot:   Attacking Forehand

Favourite PLayer:   Roger Federer "He is the Master"

Achievements include:

  • Winner Nestle Under 10 Masters
  • Winner BMW Classic Under10 & Under 11 
  • Winner Fossil Clasic Under 10
  • FInalist in Wayne Arthurs Cup Under 10
  • Member of the Tennis Australia National High Performance Academy

Hobbies/Interests:  Tennis, reading and movies

How do you rate IQ Tennis?    "Very Good....Competitive Tennis!!"

 

 

 

 Christopher Tsoronis

(Last updated 10/6/08)

D.O.B.   1999

Gamestyle:   All-court

Favourite Shot:   Forehand

Favourite Player:   Nadal and Federer

Achievements Include:

  • Sunday Competition Section 13 Winners 2007
  • Junior Nestle Tournament 3rd U/9
  • Doubles Partner is Greg Polmans "The Dynamic Duo"

Hobbies/Interests:   Tennis, Wrestling and Karate

How do you rate IQ Tennis?   It's fun and the training is hard each week.

 

 

Rebecca McMullin 

(Last Udated 8th May, 2008)

D.O.B. 10/2/91

Gamestyle:   Baseliner

Favourite Shot:   Serve-Volley but it's not my forte.


Favourite PLayer:   Kim Clijsters because she was quietly competitive, not a drama queen and was into tennis, not th glamour of it.

Achievements include:

  • Grade 4 Pennant Player of the Year 2006.
  • Royal South Yarra Women's Player of the Year 2006.
  • Received a Scholarship to Royal South Yarra LTC.
  • Runner-up in Frankston U/18 Singles 2008.
  • Winner AS Lodge Open Doubles 2008.

Hobbies/Interests:   Cross-country running, hockey, trumpet, movies and music 

How do you rate IQ Tennis?    Definitely the best coaching I've ever expeienced.  I'm very lucky!

 

Sam Hall

(Last Updated 13th May, 2008)

D.O.B.  1/10/92

Gamestyle:   Big serve, rallying and waiting for the short ball.

Favourite Shot:   Serve and forehand winner.

Favourite Player:    David Nalbandian because he playes smart tennis and has every shot.

Achievments Include:

  • Finals of Frankston Juniors 2008.
  • 1/4 Finals of Senior Tournament at Melbourne Park 2008.
  • 1/4 FInals of Royal Park U/14's
  • 1/4 Finals Geelong
  • Has wins over Will Heffernan, Terry Kyriakopoulos and Orin Shaw

Hobbies/Interests:   Jigsaws, soccer and reading

How do you rate IQ Tennis?    A lot of interesting and useful gadgets are used, a huge number of intense drills and great technical coaching.

 

 

Mary-Anne Jessup

(Last Updated 13th May, 2008)

D.O.B. 1/9/95

Gamestyle:   All-rounder

Favourite Shot:   Backhand and Serve and Volley 

Favourite Player:    Maria Sharapova because she is aggressive and a smart player.

Achievments Include:

  • Making it to the Nationals Finals in Miami when she was 8.
  • Training at an International International Academy twice.
  • Attends the first Sports School in Victoria.
  • Reached the last 16 in the U/14's Nationals whilst injured.
  • Singing at the Commonwealth Games


Hobbies/Interests:  Tennis


How do you rate IQ Tennis?    I have never seen a coach that is so passionate about the game and great at technique.

 

 

 

Josh Whelan


(Last Updated 20th May, 2008)

D.O.B.  12/10/95

Gamestyle:   Grinder


Favourite Shot:   Backhand


Favourite Player:    Roddick because of his powerful serve and determination

Achievments Include: 

  • Semis of Eastern Region U/12 Singles 2008.
  • Finals of Eastern Region U/12 Doubles 2008.
  • Winner Frankston U/12 Singles consolation Jan 2008.
  • Winner Clarinda Classic U/12 & U/14 Singles 2008.
  • Winner Kingston Classic U/12 Singles 2008.

Hobbies/Interests:   Basketball and Football

How do you rate IQ Tennis?    A fun and enjoyable environment with great coaches that provide positive and motivating feedback.  A great place to learn.

 

 

 Luke Gabriel Spiezia

(Last Updated 17th May, 2008)

D.O.B.  23/10/94

Gamestyle:  All-rounder


Favourite Shot:   Forehand crosscourt

Favourite Player:    Andy Roddick because he is funny and I love his gamestyle, especially his serve.

Achievments Include:

  • Winner o U/12 Waverly Queens Birthday Weekend Tournament
  • AJR Ranked
  • Semi-finals of AJR Frankston Tournament
  • Seeded player in Waverly Queens Birthday Weekend Tournament

Hobbies/Interests:   Tennis, heavy metal music, sports, maths, playstation and hanging out with friends.

How do you rate IQ Tennis?   IQ Tennis is the best because it has the best coaches, especially Craig Miller.  Daniel Wendler really motivates us at the Friday Night Sqads and has a great sense of humour.  It is really fun and the people are great!

 

 

Michael Petrevski


(Last Updated 19th November, 2008)

D.O.B. 3/12/93

Gamestyle: Baseliner

Favourite Shot: Heavy aggressive groundstrokes.

Favourite Player: Nadal because of his passion for the game.


Achievments Include:

  • Winner of the Little Masters Singles
  • Quarter Finals in National Singles Event
  • Has won his grade 3 times in local competition.
  • Winner of Men's Pennant Grade 10.

How do you rate IQ Tennis? The Programs have helped me a lot mentally, physically and technically and I have really enjoy the "Intensity and Quality" of the sessions.

 

Matthew Oliver

(Last Updated 20th May, 2008)

D.O.B.   12/12/91

Gamestyle:    Drop-shot King

Favourite Shot:   Serve

Favourite Player:   Hewitt because he is a fighter and an Aussie.  Closely followed by Safin.

 
Achievments Include:

  • Centenary Park Junior Champion 2006 and 2007.
  • Multiple trophy winner at the Boort Easter Tournament 2007 and 2008.


How do you rate IQ Tennis?    I have never learnt more in my life! 

 

Joel McKee  

DOB 3/12/94

Joel is a well rounded athlete and is a member of the Centenary Park Division 1 Saturday morning Junior Team that were finalists in last season's competition. He attends private lessons and squad training at Centenary Park Tennis Club.

His achievements include:

  • Began playing with his dad Kevin at age 4.
  • Played in his first competition side at 8.
  • Is a very accomplished footballer, this year gaining representation in the MSJFL side which competed in Adelaide.
  • As a regular competitor in AJR Junior Events, Joel has an Australian Junior Ranking.

Jason Curtis

(Last updated 10/6/08)

D.O.B   8/1/93

Gamestyle:   All Rounder

Favourite Shot:   Forehand

Favourite Player:   Federer because of his positive attitude and smooth game play

Achievements Include:  

  • Winner VPSSA Tennis Championships
  • Winner MDJTA Section 11
  • Semi Final of Centeary Park Senior Club Championships
  • 5 points away from reaching the State Senior School Tennis Team
  • Winner MDJTA Section 1

Hobbies/Interests:   Tennis, Footy, TV, Movies, Running, Fitness, Fishing and Camping

How do you rate IQ Tennis?   I think it's an awesome program which has a lot going for it for a long time to come.

Samyuktha Rajagopalan

(Last updated 17th May, 2008)

D.O.B.    3/2/99

Gamestyle:   Baseliner

Favourite Shot:   Groundstrokes and Serve

Favourite Player:   Federer because I like his volleying skills.

Achievements include:

  • Winner U/9  Boroondara Singles
  • Winner U/10 Boroondara Singles
  • Runner-up U/10 Australian Open Tennis
  • Runner-up U/10 Boroondara Singles
  • Winner U/10 Consolation Boroondara Singles

Hobbies/Interests:   Violin, drawing and Karate

How do you rate IQ Tennis:   Good emphasis on basic technique!

 

 

 

Ken and Harley Dibble

Father and son dynamic duo, Ken and Harley (respectively) enjoy a range of programs delivered by IQ Tennis at Centenary Park Tennis Club.

They participate in a semi-private lesson each week and Ken also attends a senior group lesson with Harley enjoying the Monday night junior group session.

The Dibbles compete in regular Team Fixtures. Ken has been successful in B Special 1 and Harley has recently been promoted to Division 8 from 13 in the Junior Saturday morning comp.