SENIOR COACHES

Andrea | Upper North Shore Andrea brings with her a deep knowledge of the inner workings of the tennis circuit, and what it requires to make it on the tennis tour in modern times. 

Bebe | Hills Bebe is a friendly and hard working coach with over 35 years of coaching experience. A lifelong tennis competitor she has worked with some of the nation's no.1 junior players. Bebe enjoys coaching all levels of players and believes in positive encouragement and making the lesson fun and enjoyable. 

JUNIOR COACHES

Andrew | Hills A former Oz Tennis Academy student, Andrew has a passion for teaching the younger players and loves sharing their enthusiasm and enjoyment for the sport of tennis. 

All of our coaches are 'Working with Children Checked' and are fully qualified in delivering outstanding sessions.

NATALIE KO - SENIOR COACH
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Natalie is a former world-ranked WTA professional tennis player with over 35 years of combined playing and coaching experience. A standout junior, Natalie was ranked No.1 in Australia in the Under 10s, 12s, and 14s—often competing a year young in each division. Her playing journey took her around the world, training in Russia, China, Indonesia, and Australia, where she gained valuable exposure to a wide range of high-performance environments and training methods that have shaped her unique coaching style.

PLAYING CAREER

•Achieved a WTA professional world ranking at age 14

•Ranked Australia’s No.1 junior at ages 9 (U10), 11 (U12), and 13 (U14)

•Australian Open Junior doubles partner of World No.1 Su-Wei Hsieh (7-time Grand Slam Champion – Wimbledon 2013, 2019, 2021; French Open 2014, 2023; Australian Open 2024)

•Represented Australia in the World Youth Cup alongside former World No.4 and US Open Champion Samantha Stosur

COACHING CAREER & IMPACT

Has coached Australia’s No.1 U10 player and No.2 U12 player, and has developed over half a dozen athletes selected for the prestigious Super 10s program. She has worked with several players from the grassroots level who went on to become state and national champions. Over a dozen students under her guidance have also been awarded full private school scholarships, reflecting her proven ability to develop talent both on and off the court.

Renowned for her technical expertise, focus on fundamentals, and ability to build confident, resilient young athletes.

taQUALIFICATIONS       

  • Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach  
  • ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Coach       
  • Cardio Tennis Coach
  • Working With Children Check
  • Senior First Aid

Outside of tennis, Natalie has spent over a decade in the international fashion and entertainment industry as a talent agent. She has collaborated with globally recognized agencies such as Ford Models New York and IMG Models, representing talent including Anna Ewers, Jordan Barrett, Josephine Le Tutour, Carmen Kass, Jesinta Campbell (Miss Universe Winner), and former NRL player David ‘Wolfman’ Williams.

Natalie currently lectures in Talent Management at the college level and continues to scout and manage rising talent—bringing her eye for potential and development to both sport and the wider entertainment world.