Head Coach
Matt Deverson - Director of ETI
Tennis Australia Master Club Professional
VENUE MANAGER - SUNSHINE COAST TENNIS CENTRE - CALOUNDRA
Matt Deverson has been Head Coach and Venue Manager at the Caloundra Tennis Centre since 2002. A former state and nationally ranked player, Matt turned to coaching after a shoulder injury, using his high‑level playing experience to build a long and successful coaching career.
A Tennis Australia Master Club Professional, Matt also holds Sports Trainer qualifications, including Sport Psychology, Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Gym Programming. This diverse skill set underpins his ability to design holistic development programs and nurture some of Queensland’s and Australia’s leading young players.
Matt is a registered Tennis Australia Hot Shots and Cardio Tennis provider and is recognised as a Tennis Australia Talent Development Coach. He leads ETI’s Elite Program, coordinating tournament trips, performance tracking and detailed player evaluations.
In 2012, Matt was elected to Tennis Queensland’s Coaches Local Advisory Board and played a key role in the development of Caloundra’s new 20‑court regional centre. He has been deeply involved in the Sunshine Coast tennis community as a former member of the Sunshine Coast Regional Tennis Assembly Junior Committee and former coach of the Sunshine Coast JDS Representative Team. Matt also contributes at the state level as a Queensland State Teams Selector.
Coaching Team
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!!
Harriette Speight-Hulme
LTA Level 2 Coach
COACH
In 2026 we welcome Harriette on board the ETI Team. Harriette has been away from coaching for a few years as she transitioned to Aussie life from the UK. Her love of tennis has dragged her back and we are happy to have her with us. You can see her also competing in singles comp on a Tuesday night and in our Thursday Fast4 comps.
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 $$ on weekends all around QLD
Flynn Drew
Tennis Australia Trainee Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Flynn is a Trainee Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach and is a welcome addition to our coaching team in 2024. Flynn can also be found competing on court in our weekly Div 1 FAST4 comps and Div 1A Singles comps. His most recent accolade is Winner of Season 2 2025 Division 1A Singles Comp!!!
Sam Baldwin
Tennis Australia Trainee Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
ETI is happy to announce the arrival of our newest team member Coach Sam who will be on court delivering groups / privates / and squads.
Sam has just completed College Tennis in the USA and brings a wealth of tennis experience and enthusiasm to the ETI coaching team.
Sam can also be seen competing on the AMT (Australian Money Tournament) circuit throughout the year.
Stephen Smith
Tennis Australia Trainee Coach
COACH / CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
Stephen is a Trainee Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach and is a welcome addition to our coaching team in 2026. You will see Stephen around delivering Hot Shots classes, as well as in the pro-shop on weekends and for Wednesday night social tennis. "No he doesn't bat No.4 in Australia's cricket team" but he is attached to fame, you will see his brother JP Smith playing Grand Slam doubles as well as representing Australia in the United Cup
Pro Shop Staff
Nikki Drew
ADMINISTRATIONS LEAD
You will see Nikki in the Pro-shop in the afternoons keeping all the coaches in line and ensuring our customer service remains at the highest level. Nikki is also the backbone to our catering during all our tournaments here at Caloundra.
Milly Bonassi
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
You will see Milly in the Pro-shop on a Friday afternoon helping Joe with the busy Friday Matchplay customers.
You will see Milly's smiling face competing on court in our weekly Singles Comp and Div 1 FAST4 nights.
Milly is a current tournament player and you will often see her competing for the $$ 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.