Somerset Tennis

With support from the School, coaches and parents, tennis at Somerset is flourishing. There are a growing number of pupils participating in the sport, many of whom are achieving considerable success at local, state and national level.

Parents, in particular, will play a major role in the success of Somerset Tennis Club. We recognise and thank parents for their efforts, for encouraging their children and for their support of the Club generally. We trust that you and child will find Tennis a rewarding and enjoyable pursuit.

With continued support at all levels it is hoped that the growth and success of Somerset Tennis continues.

There are many aspects to consider when running a successful tennis club and Somerset Tennis continues to benefit from the involvement of parents and friends. The Club wishes to continue this tradition and we welcome and encourage parents and friends to become involved in, and support, Somerset Tennis through a number of activities and events.

All members are welcome to become part of the Committee and/or to lend assistance with fundraising, maintenance or coaching.

Apart from fundraising, members can also assist in the following ways:

Coaching (accreditation will be organised by Somerset Tennis) or official.
Assisting with running Somerset hosted events.
Organising sausage sizzles or other social events.
Involvement with the Corporate Tennis Programme.
Organising a Presentation Dinner.
Setting-up tents at events and team management.

Your support will assist the coaching staff to direct their efforts towards the players and in preparing for games.

PHILOSOPHY OF SOMERSET TENNIS

To create a friendly, supportive environment where pupils, parents and friends may mix, play and compete.

To teach pupils correct etiquette and to engender a love of sport and friendly competition.

To encourage a sense of sportsmanship and discipline.

To enable pupils and members to compete successfully at Gold Coast competitions, creating a pathway that will allow pupils and members to compete at State and National level.

To allow for, and encourage, the professional development of coaching staff.

To develop a strong club network through the active involvement of pupils, past pupils, coaches, parents, master’s competitors, Somerset staff and friends of the College.

CURRENT AIMS

Growth in the number of pupils playing tennis.

Encourage fundraising by parents through corporate tennis, raffles, an annual dinner and other social events.

Continued improvement of tennis club facilities.

Create a status as a Gold Coast Champion School and make links with QAS and AIS.

Encourage membership of the club at various levels - pupils to veterans.

Elite players competing at National Titles.

SOMERSET TENNIS HEIRARCHY

Headmaster, Somerset College
Dr Barry Arnison

Director of Sport
Mr Jonathan Burr

Head Coach

Mr Jay Deacon
Phone: 5530 4100
Mobile: 0404 458718

Assistant Coach

Ms Connie Chan

The Head Coach, in association with the Dean of Activities, has overall responsibility for the control and organisation of all aspects of the tennis complex. This primarily involves:

Purchase and maintenance of equipment.
Maintenance of the complex.
Coaching and coaching rosters.
Professional development of coaches.
Budget management.
Infringements of tennis policy.

Somerset Tennis has been very fortunate to attract a very professional, competent and dedicated group of coaches. Each coach has at least Level One Accreditation through Queensland Tennis.