Meet the Staff

 

 

 

 

 

Wayne Brumm

Wayne Brumm purchased the Ferny Hills Tennis Centre in April 2000. He has been involved in the tennis and hospitality industry for most of his life. He is proud of the many accomplishments and awards achieved by the Ferny Hills Tennis team over the past 9 years but is always looking to set new goals.

As owner of the Ferny Hills Tennis centre he ensures the focus remains on the customer and is always interested in any feedback which can improve services.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Marc Kimmich

Recent ATP World Tour player & Tour Coach, Marc's recent playing and coaching experience stand alone on the north of Brisbane.  Marc was a member of the Australian Davis Cup Squad and reached a career high of 224 in the world. As a junior he was the number 1 in Australia.

Marc is an asset not only to Ferny Hills Tennis Centre but also to Brisbane and has joined forces with centre owner Wayne Brumm to start the Pure Tennis Academy.

Pure Tennis Academy will commence operation in 2010 and will be based at Ferny Hills Tennis Centre and Samford Parklands new tennis facility.  The Academy will offer comprehensive training programs for full time and school based players aiming to play professionally. 

Current world player, Marinko Matosevic is one of Marc's success stories. Under Marc's guidance Marinko improved from a world ranking of 500 to 159 in a matter of months. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Brunella Rovera

Brunella joined Ferny Hills Tennis Centre in 2002 as a fixtures co-ordinator and is now a co-owner with her partner Wayne Brumm.  In 2003 Brunella completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Sports Management and went onto work in the Venue Management team for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Brunella is usually found floating around the Pro Shop working with the coaching and fixtures team as well as in Marketing and promotions.

 

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

Kirsten Elliott

Our Customer Services Officer, Kirsten Elliott looks after coaching, memberships and court bookings at Ferny Hills Tennis Centre.  Kirsten has a Certificate III in fitness and Business Administration and has previously worked as a fitness instructor and receptionist at a local gym.  Kirsten is a competent tennis player and grew up competing in fixtures and tournaments from an early age.  Kirsten has a great understanding of tennis and the progression path involved in the sport and will guide your child into the right program for them.

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

Christie Hopgood

Christie Hopgood is our Assistant Head Tennis Professional at Ferny Hills Tennis Centre. Christie has over ten years coaching experience and is a qualified Club Professional Coach with Tennis Australia. She has also worked interstate at Tennis NSW in the National Academy and understands junior player's needs having been a former number one junior player in Queensland.

Christie heads up all 5 squads at Ferny as well as our Tournament Touring Team. 

Christie has a contagious passion for the game and strives to get the best out of every one of her pupils.

 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Predrag Simovic

Predrag Simovic has extensive coaching experience having coached in Belgrade, Italy and numerous overseas clubs.

Predrag has proven results with Serbia's talented juniors taking them from as young as 9yrs of age right through to ATP & WTA tour standard. 

Predrag's passion for teaching the game of tennis to all standards and ages is very welcome. His strength is his technique instruction and we are excited by the international experience he brings to the club.

Serbia has produced some fantastic grand slam champions in recent years and we look forward to Predrag sharing some of those national training secrets here at Ferny Hills.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Michael Barr

Michael Barr is our resident Racket Technician and Trainee Tennis Professional who works with us full time. He has been playing at a competitive tournament level and has been part of the Ferny Hills Tennis Centre right through his junior years.   Michael has completed his studies in Junior Development Tennis Coaching both through Tennis Australia and ATPCA.   Michael's traineeship has a broad learning scope that covers coaching, fixtures, administration, maintenance, events, restrings & equipment.  Michael understands the comprehensive string and racket variety to suit all levels of players. For any racket or restring advice, Michael will be happy to recommend the right blend for you and your racket for optimal playability.

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

Charlie Davis

Popular coach Charlie Davis is focusing on the development stages of our younger players and spends most of his time in the modified tennis programs. 

Charlie likes to work on a players perspective during match situations and his strengths lie in tactical play.

Charlie has a background in pastoral care & hospitality which assists him in connecting to and relating with his pupils. 

Charlie always has a smile on his face and takes an interest in every one of his pupils.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Mary Jane O'Connor

Mary Jane O'Connor has been coaching 5 - 7yr olds for over 3 years and is the Mini Tennis Red Coordinator.  Mary Jane or MJ as fondly known by the kids and her peers has proven results and she has a great rapport with the kids! MJ's passion is working with kids and intends to study primary school teaching at university. Her organizational and time management skills are exceptional and the Mini Tennis Red program continues to go from strength to strength as a result.

 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Jordan Howard

Jordan is our school based trainee from Ferny Grove High School and Level 1 development coach.  He coaches Quickstart and all levels of Mini Tennis and is the King of the kids! He is a great motivator on the court and is always friendly and approachable. Jordan is a competitive tournament and super league player at the Ferny Hills Tennis Centre. He is currently playing in the High Performance hitting squad and plays competitively in the top super league divisions.

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________________________

Daniel Teys

Daniel Teys is a competitive tournament and super league player at the Ferny Hills Tennis Centre. He is currently playing in the High Performance hitting squad and plays competitively as a division 1 super league player. Daniel has completed his Level 1 Tennis Qualification and can be found on the Mini Tennis Red and Quickstart court as well as helping the Hotshot fixture kids.  Daniel is a responsible, reliable and much loved member of the team. He is a keen observer and applies his own knowledge of the game into his coaching.

 

 

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

Therese Williams

Therese has been a part of the Ferny Hills Tennis Centre team for many years with 3 children who have all gone through the Fenry Hills Tennis Centre coaching and fixtures programs. Therese heads up the Teeny Tennis program for 3 - 4yr olds and is very gentle and kind with the little ones.

 

 

 

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

 

Joseph Bewes

Enthusiastic and very polite, our Mini Tennis Red and Quickstart coach Joseph, has played at the centre for many years and trains in our high performance squad.  Joseph has a great rapport with the young ones and is very popular with the kids.

 

 ___________________________________________________________________________________