Head Coach
Matt Deverson - Director of ETI
Tennis Australia Master Club Professional
VENUE MANAGER - SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL TENNIS CENTRE - CALOUNDRA
Matt has been the Head Coach and Venue Manager of the Caloundra Tennis Centre since 2002. He is a former State & Nationally ranked player who due to a shoulder injury then decided to use his extensive playing experience to forge a very successful coaching career.
Matt has completed the Tennis Australia Master Club Professional course. Qualified also as a Sports Trainer which includes qualifications in Sport Psychology, Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Gym Programming further adds to Matt's wealth of knowledge and ability to develop and oversee some of Queensland and Australia's best young talent.
Matt is a registered Tennis Australia Hot Shots and Cardio Tennis Provider, and is recognised as a Tennis Australia Talent Development Coach. Matt is the driving force behind ETI's Elite Program, with tournament trips and player-evaluations all part of the experience. Matt is AASC qualified and delivers our Active After School Programs in various schools around Caloundra. In 2012 Matt was voted onto Tennis Queensland's Coaches Local Advisory Board and has overseen the completion of Caloundra's new 20 court Regional Centre. Matt is also heavily involved in the Region as a current member of the Sunshine Coast Regional Tennis Assembly Junior Committee and is the Current Coach of the Sunshine Coast JDS Rep Team. Matt is also a QLD State Teams Selector.
Coaches
Joe Flannery
Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach
LEAD COACH / OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Joe is a fully qualified Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach. Joe has been with ETI since January 2018. With a work ethic second to none, Joe is a fantastic coach and popular role model for all here at ETI.
Joe coaches all standards of players and also specialises in hitting sessions for all levels.
Joe's favourite hobby is finding reserves every week for Fast4!
Stephen Harris
ATPCA Level 2 Tennis Coach
LEAD COACH / OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Stephen is a fully qualified Tennis Coach. Stephen joined ETI Team in February 2024. With a fantastic work ethic , Stephen is a great coach and popular role model for all here at ETI.
Stephen coaches all standards of players and also specialises in hitting sessions for all levels.
You can also find Stephen behind the counter in the pro-shop on various days through the week.
Andrew Stephen
LTA Level 2 Coach
SENIOR COACH
Andrew started with ETI with our January Holiday Clinic in 2021 and has become a valuable member of ETI's full-time coaching staff. Andrew has coaching experience around the world and coaches all standards of players specialising in hitting sessions for all levels.
Radek Dunka
International Level 3 Coach Czech Republic
SENIOR COACH
Radek is a fully qualified Level 3 Coach, with his professional friendly approach to teaching, he is popular with all his students & parents.
He also cooks a mean roast duck for the crew on Fast4 nights. He an be found competing on court in our weekly Div 1 FAST4 comps.
Jarod Sargent
Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Jarod is a fully qualified Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach, with his infectious enthusiasm, he loves being around the game of tennis. His friendliness in tennis clinics, group lessons and in the Pro-Shop is first class.
His one true love is Roger Federer, just don't mention the name Djokovic!!
NEW COACH
Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
In 2026 we have a new coach coming on-board!! Keep an eye on this space for the update
Arabella Barnett
Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Arabella is a fully qualified Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach and is a welcome addition to our coaching team in 2024.
Arabella is a current tournament player and you will often see her competing for the $$ on weekends all around QLD
Flynn Drew
Tennis Australia Trainee Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Flynn is a Trainee Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach and is a welcome addition to our coaching team in 2024. Flynn can also be found competing on court in our weekly Div 1 FAST4 comps and Div 1A Singles comps.
Stephen Smith
Tennis Australia Trainee Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Stephen is a Trainee Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach and is a welcome addition to our coaching team in 2026. You will see Stephen around delivering Hot Shots classes, assisting Orange Ball Matchplay, as well as in the pro-shop on weekends and for Wednesday night social tennis. "No he doesn't bat No.4 in Australia's cricket team" but he is attached to fame, you will see his brother JP Smith playing Grand slam doubles as well as representing Australia in the United Cup
Pro Shop Staff
Nikki Drew
ADMINISTRATIONS LEAD
You will see Nikki in the Pro-shop in the afternoons keeping all the coaches in line and ensuring our customer service remains at the highest level. Nikki is also the backbone to our catering during all our tournaments here at Caloundra.
Milly Bonassi
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
You will see Milly in the Pro-shop on a Friday afternoon helping Joe with the busy Friday Matchplay customers.
You will see Milly's smiling face competing on court in our weekly Singles Comp and Div 1 FAST4 nights.
Milly is a current tournament player and you will often see her competing for the $$ on weekends all around QLD
Lily Fraser
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
You will see Lily in the Pro-shop on a Friday afternoon helping Joe with the busy Friday Matchplay customers.
You will see Lily's smiling face competing on court in our weekly Singles Comp and Div 1 FAST4 nights.
Lily is also a current tournament player and you will often see her competing for the $$ on weekends all around QLD
Levi McDougall
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
You will see Levi's smiling face in the Pro-Shop Sunday mornings and assisting in running Orange Ball Matchplay. Levi can also be found competing on court in our weekly Div 2 FAST4 comps.
Tayla Reeve
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
You will see Tayla's smiling face in the Pro-Shop assisting with all things tennis in the shop. Tayla is our newest member of the ETI Crew.