Meet the Team
Learn more about each of our 2024-25 VicTennis Committee
President
Jamie
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
Finding a much more social side to the sport I’ve grown up with and developing so many new friendships through the club.
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
I’m not sure any professional player would ever have a serve like mine. Su-Wei Hsieh is the goal - expect the unexpected.
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Anything by Girls Aloud…If I can’t have a megamix, Something New is the tune to get me stomping the dance floor.
Vice President
James
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
Making new friends to have fun on and off the court, weekends away at tournaments and nights out!
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Petra Kvitova - big forehand, decent serve, left handed and lumbers around the court…
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away With Me
Treasurer
Mike
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
Being new to Australia, it was a great place to meet new friends in the queer community who also love to play tennis
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Kimiko Date - she also kept going after her prime but still had a lot of fun.
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Green Light - Beyoncé - Freemasons Remix
Secretary
Garth
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
Getting to know all the amazing VicTennis family and developing lifelong friendships
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Definitely Mary Pearce. Vintage, fierce with a side of class 🤭
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Throw on that ole gurl Sylvester and I'll be boogie'ing up a storm!
Committee Queen
Ward
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
The friendship for sure! Whether it's banter off court, cheers and chants on court, or drinks after a hit, I met some of the most amazing people through VicTennis. You'd prefer that over any title (although they are nice too).
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Kim Clijsters, hands down! Maybe I'm biased as a Belgian, but you can't deny her splits and charm have brought joy to each and every one who has seen her play. I just relate.
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Lay All Your Love On Me (ABBA)
Committee Queen
Joel
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
Definitely reigniting my love of playing tennis from when I was a kid and the variety of what VicTennis has to offer- Monday Competition, Sunday Social, Tournaments and meeting a mix of great people!
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Steffi Graf! She was always composed yet so dominant in her time. I wish I had her forehand and footwork!
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Summer Rain by Belinda Carlisle!
Committee Queen
Sam
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
The tournament days outside the city like Daylesford and Castlemaine have a great atmosphere to them. The matches are well organised and you get a chance to socialise off-court with everyone in the club.
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
Petra Kvitova. Unforced errors are life.
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
Wet - Nicole Scherzinger
Committee Queen
Leo
What has been the biggest highlight of your time as part of VicTennis?
I love the community around our club. I’ve been part of it on and off for almost 17 years - so much fun, a sprinkling of fitness and loads of friendship!
If you were a WTA player who would you be and why?
I took a quiz on Twitter & ended up with Elina Svitolina… not sure why, but I like her, so that’s a good one. But if we’re being real, it’s probably Schiavone and Francesca’s ability to shank and win a Slam!
What is your ultimate track to get you on the dance floor?
I’m not sure anyone knows this about me, I’m quite shy & tend not to talk about my musical preferences… however, if I must answer...ANYTHING Mariah Carey will definitely see me on the floor!