Head Professional Peter Owen's tennis career began
with successful junior performances at State and National level, including selection
in Victoria's Linton Cup Squad. Peter represented universities in both Tennessee
and Texas in NCAA Division 1 and NAIA respectively, and later played the U.S. and European Professional
Tennis Circuit.
Peter has been active in tennis coaching for the past 20 years, including positions in many clubs throughout Victoria. His international experience includes coaching at various John Newcombe Tennis Centres throughout the U.S., and also the prestigious Century Country Club in New York.
Peter's qualifications include a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and a Diploma of Tennis Coaching. Peter is a registered member of Tennis Coaches Victoria, Tennis Australia Coach Membership and is also a registered member of the United States Professional Tennis Association at the highest level.
Peter has served as President of Tennis Coaches Australia Victoria for almost two years and has seen it through a very challenging period with the restructuring of Tennis Australia. Peter has also been appointed to the Tennis Australia National Coach Advisory Group.
He is also a Director of Kanga Tennis Tours International and Camp X Multi-Sport Camps, and continues to attend many international conferences to ensure his students receive the latest training methods.
Peter won a bronze and gold medal in the 2002 World Masters Games in singles and doubles respectively and was awarded Tennis Victoria Veterans Tennis Series “Player of the Year” for 2004.
Peter established Toptenn to provide professional tennis coaching and an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the lifetime game of tennis.
Natalie is Toptenn's office administrator, qualified as a TCV
and Tennis Australia Club Professional and is actively involved in the Toptenn Pro-Shop. She also coordinates and
coaches brilliantly in our fun-filled Aussie Mozzie and TA Hot Shot games programs and does a fantastic job in ensuring that all
the kids have a great time.
Has worked as Senior Tennis Coach at David Lloyd
Leisure Ltd in Raynes Park London and as a hitting partner for players competing
at Wimbeldon. Peter has also held positions in Damascus Syria (working with the
Syrian Davis Cup team) in Durban South Africa and a Tennis Hotel Wolfgangsea
in Austria. He is a very accomphished tennis player and holds a degree in Commerce
and Pschology. He is a member of United States Professional Tennis Registry.
Peter is heavily involved with our elite player programmes.
Toptenn is thrilled to welcome Stephen to the Toptenn team.
The Warnambool Wizard. One of the newest (and tallest)
recruits to the TopTenn team. Stretch is a full-time coach who recently completed
his TCV Development Coaching Course and is recognised as a Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach. He is a legend in the eyes of our Aussie Mozzie students
Hamish is one of junior coaches and a long time
student at Toptenn. Hamish also works extensively in the pro shop where you will his happy voice! He has recently completed his Tennis Australia Junior Development Coaching Course and has a degree in Health Science. Hamish will also be studying primary teaching this year.He currently coaches at Burwood Tennis Club, North Kew Tennis
Club, and is a “King of the Kids” at Aqualink in Box Hill on Saturday mornings.
As an avid Carlton supporter and as such it is clear he has a bright future.
Rajiv moved from Ahmedabad (population 5 million) 7 months ago to start a new life for his family here in Australia with wife Kaustubha and son Zeus 13 and daughter Mosam 18. Rajiv is a member of the United States Professional Registry and has been a USPTR Pro for 7 years. His passion is tennis but also has a keen interest in photography and has top class hotel management skills. Good luck Rajiv. 
Gareth has been involved with Toptenn both as a gifted and loyal student and also as a member of our coaching team working predominantly from Deepdene. He is a fully qualified personal trainer and is currently furthering hid education at University. 
Lisa is bright and passionate inclusion to our experienced and diverse coaching team. Lisa had been coaching at the Yaarbat Tennis Centre in Balwyn, but has moved across to Toptenn to become a full time professional. Lisa has taken the Tennis Australia Junior Development Course and is presently coaching at Canterbury Baptist TC, Burwood TC, Scotch College, and conducting the junior Club night at North Kew TC. Amazingly Lisa not only shares a name with the famous TV character, she was also born on the same day and believe it or not our Lisa plays the saxophone!!! Spooky.
Fernando was born in Chile and has played tennis all over South America participating in Futures annd Challenger qualifying tournaments. Fernando is completing his Tennis Australia Junior Development Coaching Course as he continues to accumulate qualifications and experience from around the world.
Terrence adds more international flavour to our multi-cultural team. He was born in South Africa and is Dutch/South African. He played as the number 1 Tennis player at Saint Andrew’s School in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He was also a state junior representative tennis player in South Africa. He has also undertaken a coaching course at University and has coached in Tumbridge Wells, United Kingdom. His favourite player is Stefan Edberg. Terrence is currently completing his Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach certificate. 
Geoff is a fully qualified member of the TCV with 15 years teaching experience. He has an Honours Degree in Human Movement (Sports Science). Geoff is a former Development Officer for the Central Queensland Tennis Association and is the Head Coach at Wesley College. Joffa is currently working towards his level 3 (high performance) accreditation.
Certified TCV, TA, and USPTA coach, fitness instructor, and re-stringer, Vicky is a state grade #1 player and has held a WTA world ranking in doubles. Vicky as a TCV Advanced Coach, organized many of our Tennis in Schools Programmes, and conducted many private, fitness, and development squad sessions at Scotch College. Vicky is also the Head Coach at Doncaster Tennis Club and is a retail agent for our pro-shop.
Matty is a highly motivated and energetic member of our Coaching team. Matt holds his TA Development Coach and Club Professional Certification. Matt spent twelve months as entertainment and tennis director on Club Med Lindeman island before coming to Toptenn.