Podcasts about Tennis Australia

Sam and Lizzy cannot get enough of the spicy affair that is: Roland Garros 2026! Dodgy line calls, soiled shorts, and a player whose frenetic legs have reached the coveted 'Quick Sticks' power rating. It's everything we ever dreamed.Plus, we have an extra delicious helping of Bernie Tomic hijinks, and we make a pitch for Tennis Australia's new CEO to send us to Vegas. Will he do it?! Either way, it's all a net positive. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Inside the Brand Experience, Invision's Laliv Hadar, SVP, Brand and Marketing, sat down with Katie Batten, Director of Strategic Events at Okta, and Allison Barrett, Head of Global Events at Asana, to explore a question many experiential marketing leaders face: how do you build intentional innovation into your events program before it becomes an afterthought?Katie shared how Okta's Octane Ambassador Program turned internal enthusiasm into a real operational advantage, and how one ambassador's AI idea changed the way her team works. Allison introduced the 50% Rule, a framework borrowed from Tennis Australia that challenges teams to intentionally reinvent their events year over year. The conversation also got honest about AI, where it actually belongs in a live experience, and where it risks getting in the way of the thing people showed up for.This isn't just about efficiency. It's about creating the conditions for better work and better moments.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to stay fresh on the latest industry trends, technologies and insights.

Meet Jamie Fisher, the Precinct Operations Coordinator at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the world's most iconic sporting venues.Born and raised in Greater Manchester, Jamie relocated to Australia in 2019 with a working holiday visa, no fixed plan, and a determination to never work another bar shift. He's built one of the most diverse and decorated event careers you'll find, working with Manchester City Football Club, the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Tennis Australia, FIFA Women's World Cup™, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and now the Melbourne Cricket Club.He's stood on the roof of the 'G in front of 100,000 people raising the flag on ANZAC Day, managed Manchester City's title parade as the official bus manager, and somehow hitched a ride from Melbourne to Sydney in a stranger's Suzuki Swift during a COVID lockdown.In this episode, Jamie breaks down exactly how he used casual promo work and brand ambassador work as a backdoor into major events and why saying 'yes' before you've thought it through is actually a career strategy that pays off.We cover:(03:17) - Interview begins(05:50) - Quick Fire Questions(11:21) - Insight into Jamie's early career working in sport(13:18) - How Jamie beat 500 applicants to land his role at Man City(19:34) - Dream moments working with Man City(25:42) - Jamie roles at the Premier League and the Cricket World Cup(28:01) - How Jamie landed his first role in sport after moving to Australia(32:41) - How Jamie found contract work at major sporting events(37:27) - Jamie's role at the Melbourne Cricket Ground(43:26) - What makes it difficult to get a job in sport(44:16) - How Jamie decided working in sport was the path he wanted to take(49:22) - Impact of mentors on Jamie's journey(50:14) - How to land a job in sports events in the next 30 days(51:13) - Biggest 'pinch me' moment working in sport(53:31) - What would life look like if not a career in sport(54:11) - What at the time felt like the biggest mistake in your career, that either turned into the best reroute/diversion or the biggest lesson for you down the track in your career(55:41) - Jamie's question for next guestIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#252: What it's like to work on the FIFA Women's World Cup with Media Volunteer, Vi Truong#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in sport with George Ludlow#296: Manchester City FC Head of Research Tom Wilkins on using fan insights for business growthWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran says a ceasefire agreement remains out of reach; The Liberals seek to rebuild at this weekend's Federal Council meeting; And in sport, Tennis Australia's incoming CEO on the challenges he will be tackling first.

The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories including: AFL world mourns loss of legend and Fight MND campaigner Neale Daniher NSW star Stephen Crichton out to prove doubters wrong in State of Origin opener San Antonio levels NBA Western Conference finals series at 2-all against Oklahoma City The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the Sports Today team. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories including: AFL world mourns loss of legend and Fight MND campaigner Neale Daniher NSW star Stephen Crichton out to prove doubters wrong in State of Origin opener San Antonio levels NBA Western Conference finals series at 2-all against Oklahoma City The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the Sports Today team. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories including: AFL world mourns loss of legend and Fight MND campaigner Neale Daniher NSW star Stephen Crichton out to prove doubters wrong in State of Origin opener San Antonio levels NBA Western Conference finals series at 2-all against Oklahoma City The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the Sports Today team. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Misson has spent a career where most people would never know his name, and that's exactly the point. High performance manager across Tennis Australia, Australian Cricket, the Sydney Swans, St Kilda and Melbourne Football Clubs, Dave has been in the room for premierships, World Cups and some of the most powerful cultural moments in Australian sport.He steps into the arena with a mantra given to him over dinner in Mount Gambier by his mentor Ken Richardson: it's never about you.We go deep on the Bloods culture at the Swans, on mechanics and dynamics, on what it means to unlock performance rather than extract it, and on why the most powerful words in any team are simply — you belong here.This is a conversation for any leader who wants to understand what high performance actually looks like when ego leaves the room.

Meet Ryan Patterson, product manager at Premier Data, a fast-growing sports technology startup that's closing the gap between elite-level analytics and grassroots sport.Ryan's path into sport is anything but linear. From scanning groceries at Woolworths at age 15, to progressively building his university qualifications across three degrees, a Bachelor of Business that evolved into Sport Management, and then a double degree adding Sport Science once he realised data analytics was where his future lay, Ryan has consistently leaned into what excited him rather than following a predetermined plan. Alongside his studies, he represented Deakin University on study tours in India and Chicago, always looking to make the most out of every opportunity in front of him.Over six years, he's worked his way through four distinct roles at Premier Data from casual coder to Product Manager, while simultaneously spending seven Australian Opens in the Ball Kids Ops team at Tennis Australia. Ryan has sat courtside for Grand Slam finals, worked inside Collingwood's coaches' box, been featured in a Netflix documentary at the AO, and helped build a startup from 20 games to 250 games a week.But his real superpower? Saying yes before he knew the answer, starting small, and staying long enough to grow into something bigger than he imagined.Tune in to this week's episode to hear exactly how he did it!We cover:(3:18) - Interview starts(5:18) - Quick-fire questions(11:02) - How the study trip to India and Chicago added to Ryan's university experience(15:13) - Ryan's internship with Collingwood FC(18:22) - How Ryan landed his role in the Ball Kid Operations team at the Australian Open(26:31) - Coolest moments from Ryan's time at the Australian Open(28:59) - How Ryan manages his roles across the AO and Premier Data(30:14) - What is Premier Data(37:18) - How Ryan progressed to his current role as Product Manager(41:47) - What does Ryan's look like on a day-to-day basis(45:41) - How Premier Data builds partnerships with new sports(48:50) - Challenges Ryan faced breaking into sport(51:14) - Advice Ryan would give his younger self(52:50) - Impact of mentors on Ryan's journey(56:20) - How to land a job as a Sport Product Manager in the next 30 days(59:06) - Biggest 'Pinch Me' moment in Ryan's career(01:00:00) - What would Ryan's life look like if he didn't work in sport(01:00:42) - What's something we might lose from sport in the next 10 years(01:02:21) - Ryan's question for the next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go next:#227: How to be a Performance Analyst for Pro Tennis Players with Shane Linayage#257: How the AFL analyse their data with Dat Visualisation Lead, Penny Privett#288: How to be a champion data competitions coordinator with Ashleigh Newton-SpenceWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of Served, Andy Roddick and crew are on the ground at the 2026 USTA Annual Meeting to sit down with the incoming CEO of the USTA, Craig Tiley, and President Brian Vahaly. Craig Tiley reveals the real reason he left Tennis Australia after 20 years to take "big swings" at the USTA. We dive deep into the current "crisis" facing college tennis, the impact of NIL on American scholarships, and the goal of building tennis participation in America. Plus, Andy shares a legendary story about Michael Chang and the power of sportsmanship. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite part from the Craig Tiley interview?

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This episode #248 features a rare and candid conversation with Vivek Bhatia, Global CEO of MUFG Pension & Market Services, a global provider of shareholder and retirement services with 7,000+ employees serving millions of investors across Australia, the UK, Japan and India. He previously served as CEO & Managing Director of Link Group, CEO of QBE Insurance, and CEO of icare NSW. In discussion with Vidit Agarwal, Vivek reflects on his journey from growing up in India to arriving in Australia as a young migrant working in call centres, before rising to lead some of the country's most complex financial institutions. Along the way, he shares the cultural lessons that shaped him — including his belief that India taught him ambition, while Australia taught him balance. Vivek also reflects on the defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, from consulting at McKinsey & Company to leading large-scale transformations at Link Group, QBE and icare. He discusses what the CEO job actually involves day-to-day, how to transform legacy organisations without losing the people inside them, navigating global businesses across cultures and markets, and the opportunity for deeper economic and leadership ties between Australia and India. Please enjoy exploring your curiosity. ________ Get in touch with us via email at contact@curiositycentre.com Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Macquarie Capital, City of Sydney and more.  Show notes and more episodes here Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website ________ This is the ninth episode in our special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, spotlighting the growing Australia–India relationship across technology, business, media, culture and sport. Previous guests include Renowned Music Composer Tushar Apte, Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green, MUFG's CEO Vivek Bhatia, Ex Secretary of Foreign Affairs Peter Varghese, NAB's EGM Sweta Mehra, Deputy Secretary of Australia's Home Affairs Brendan Dowling, Sports Journalist Bharat Sundaresan, Cricket Legend Lisa Sthalekar and Orica's CEO Sanjeev Gandhi, reflecting the breadth of Indian-Australian leaders at the most senior levels. ________ The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW. Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Jodie Auster (Uber's Global Head of Travel), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/programMeet Caitlin Hildyard, the Lead Experience Designer at Tennis Australia.In this episode, we follow Caitlin's journey from New Zealand to Melbourne and how she was able to overcome adversity to now have worked at the last two Australian Opens.We breakdown her role leading the end-to-end experience and delivery of the Elite Player App across digital and on-site services. We also discuss her independent agency she started during COVID and her involvement with SportsGrad as a member and mentor.We also take a deep dive into her impact on the golf scene in Wellington as a representative player, manager of the Women's representative team and board member of Golf Wellington.If you want to maximise your time and overcome the challenges working abroad in the sports industry, this is the episode for you!We cover:(03:38): Interview begins(05:09): Quickfire questions(17:11): Caitlin's love for travel and sport(19:55): Caitlin's role at Tennis Australia(22:22): What is the Elite Player App?(26:14): The importance of stakeholder management and relationships(27:31): How Caitlin started her own independent design agency, Lemon Tart(33:10): Caitlin's journey with golf(39:42): Caitlin's biggest takeaway from being on the board at Golf Wellington(41:32): The challenges of moving abroad(44:10): Why is finding a job in sport so difficult?(47:23): The key role of mentors(50:14): Why did Caitlin joined SportsGrad as a member?(53:20): Caitlin's involvement as a SportsGrad mentor(55:44): Caitlin's sliding doors moment(56:45): How would you approach getting a job in sport within 30 days?(59:03): Caitlin's pinch me moment(59:45): What would Caitlin's life look like if she didn't pursue a career in sport?(01:00:04): Caitlin's question for the next guestIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#341: Meet the new host of the SportsGrad Podcast!#339: How to land your first job in sport with Josh Marton, GM of Public Affairs & Marketing in Golf#227: How to be a Performance Analyst for Pro Tennis Players with Shane LiyanageThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #247 features a LIVE conversation recorded on stage recently at EvokeAG (one of the world's leading agrifood and innovation gatherings) featuring Tina Funder, Founder & CEO of Alt Leather, and Lucie Semenec, Co-Founder & CEO of Newera Bio — building next-generation bio-materials to replace some of fashion's most polluting materials. In discussion with Vidit Agarwal, they explore the realities of scaling deep-tech climate companies, turning lab breakthroughs into global supply chains, and why fashion, automotive and consumer brands are searching for fossil-free alternatives to leather and textile dyes. They also reflect on the long timelines of scientific innovation, the capital required to scale bio-materials, and the opportunity to reinvent global material supply chains. Please enjoy exploring your curiosity. This episode is brought to you in partnership with EvokeAG. Find out more at: https://www.evokeag.com/ ________ Get in touch with us via email at contact@curiositycentre.com Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Macquarie Capital, City of Sydney and more.  Show notes and more episodes here Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn,  Twitter  or YouTube Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website ________ The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW. Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Jodie Auster (Uber's Global Head of Travel), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

What makes a great coach? Is it passion? Communication? Care? In this episode, we explore how your energy speaks before your words ever do — and why an infectious smile can set the tone for high performance. We dive into what the data in tennis is really telling us, the life lessons sport teaches about growth and resilience, and why the best coaches stay open to learning themselves. This is a conversation about purpose, legacy, and building something that lasts. About Coach Beti Sekulovski Beti Sekulovski is a highly respected high-performance tennis coach with extensive experience on the professional tour and in elite player development. She is the former coach of Grand Slam finalist Jaimee Fourlis, playing a pivotal role in her rise through the professional ranks. A former WTA Tour coach and Tennis Australia coach for five years, Beti has also worked with accomplished players including Storm Sanders, Ellen Perez, and Arina Rodionova. Known for her strength in junior development, Beti has a proven ability to guide young athletes as they refine their craft and transition to higher levels of competition. Having overcome injury herself, Beti brings lived experience, resilience, and perspective to her coaching. She is also the founder of The Athlete's Pavilion — a purpose-driven legacy project designed to support and empower athletes beyond performance. Her passion for the game, commitment to growth, and deep care for her players make her a trusted mentor for those striving to reach their full potential. Connect with Coach Beti Website: https://www.betisekulovski.comInsta: @Beti_sekulovski

Episode #246 features a rare and candid conversation with David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors, a global asset manager overseeing more than A$240 billion. He previously served as inaugural CIO and later CEO of Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund managing more than $200 billion in assets globally on behalf of the Australian Government. In discussion with Vidit Agarwal, David reflects on his journey from a small English town to leading one of the world's largest infrastructure investors, unpacking values in finance, trust and professionalism, building Australia's $200B sovereign wealth fund through the Global Financial Crisis, the operational realities of the CIO job, the tension between purpose and price, and the future of infrastructure in an AI-driven world. Please enjoy exploring your curiosity. ________ Get in touch with us via email at contact@curiositycentre.com Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Macquarie Capital, City of Sydney and more.  Show notes and more episodes here Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website ________ The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW. Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Jodie Auster (Uber's Global Head of Travel), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on all the latest results and news in a week which saw the illusion of tennis existing outside of world events collapse again. Part one - ATP (00:00 - 48:17). We cover the dystopian scene of the doubles final in Dubai taking place despite American and Israeli strikes on Tehran and Iran's retaliatory attacks across the region. Plus, an update on the players and staff still stuck in Dubai with airspaces closed. On the court, there's chat about Daniil Medvedev finally winning a tournament for the second time, even if this one came via walkover, the return of Jack Draper, Flavio Cobolli's triumph in Acapulco, and Luciano Darderi picking up his fifth clay court title in Santiago. Part two - WTA (48:18 - 1:01:57). We discuss Peyton Stearns winning the title in her college town of Austin and a career-best moment for Cristina Bucsa in Merida. Part three - News (1:01:58 - 1:31:53). The worst kept secret is finally out - Craig Tiley is moving from Tennis Australia to the USTA. We discuss the challenges ahead of him and where Tennis Australia might go next. There's also chat about Emma Raducanu's clothing and coaching news as well as a look ahead to Indian Wells, which gets underway with its draw ceremony today.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world just announced that Craig Tiley is heading to the United States Tennis Association as their new CEO, we're bringing back this conversation to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. And what a moment to do it. For 20 years, Craig Tiley shaped Australian tennis into something the world genuinely admires. As CEO of Tennis Australia and Tournament Director of the Australian Open, he turned Australia's Grand Slam into a global benchmark, breaking attendance records, captivating billions of fans and delivering what Tennis Australia director Chris Harrop simply called a "transformative" tenure. In this conversation, Craig shares the daily routine that sits at the heart of every relationship he builds, the direct thread between his coaching success and his leadership success, and how every overseas flight is an opportunity to make a new friend. Craig's passion for people is what has always fuelled his success. The USTA is getting one of the best. We are so grateful he sat down with us. Thank you, Craig. Australia is better for what you built.

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As Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley has presided over immense moments of success and immense moments of controversy. Having transformed the Australian Open and TA into world leaders, he's heading for the USA. He tells us why and talks regrets, stress and more. Featured: Craig Tiley, CEO, Tennis Australia.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Melbourne airport is having a renovation, so what's number one on your list of improvements? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with an airport architect and former airline captain on what makes a great airport.Also in this edition, the legacy of Don Bradman, the push make genetic testing for disease more accessible plus what will the next chapter of the Australian Open look like as Craig Tiley departs Tennis Australia.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #245 features a rare public interview with Jodie Auster, Global Head of Airports & Travel at Uber, and recently the Strategic Advisor to Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi. In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Jodie reflects on her journey from a risk-embracing Melbourne upbringing and early career in emergency medicine to leadership roles across Bain, Scoopon, Thumbtack and Uber, where she scaled Uber Eats through bold marketing bets and later worked directly with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. She speaks candidly about burnout during COVID,  the craft of executive facilitation, influence without authority, risk as a two-way door, stepping away from a high-profile Regional GM role, and the questions she asks new team members to create the best team culture. Please enjoy exploring your curiosity! ________ This episode is part of a special limited series showcasing Innovation supported by the City of Sydney. Visit the City's website here: cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts: → $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today! Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Notion and more. ________ Show notes and more episodes here Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website ________ The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW. Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Jodie Auster (Global Head of Travel, Uber), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Episode #244 features Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero — the publicly listed small business platform serving ~4.6 million subscribers across 180+ countries.In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Sukhinder reflects on her journey from growing up in a deeply values-driven Sikh household in Canada to leading global teams at Amazon and Google, founding three companies, and now steering Xero through its focused 3×3 strategy, US expansion, and AI transformation.She speaks with rare candour about intensity as both her superpower and her kryptonite, taking time off before every job and how lessons from banking, Google and her founder missteps now shape her leadership at Xero. Sukhinder also unpacks Xero's focused 3×3 strategy, the secret to unlocking further growth in the US, Building product in the AI era, filtering customer insights and more.Please enjoy exploring your curiosity!________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Find out more about the Law Firm Allens and how they can help your company today at www.allens.com.auIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Notion and more.________Show notes and more episodes hereFollow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website________The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW.Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Tushar Apte is a multi-platinum, award-winning Australian songwriter, producer and composer based in Los Angeles, with credits spanning artists including Benson Boone, Demi Lovato, BLACKPINK, BTS, ZAYN, Nicki Minaj and more.In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Tushar reflects on growing up in suburban Sydney with Indian heritage, years of obscurity grinding in LA, and the late-breaking moments that finally changed his trajectory. He unpacks how global pop hits are actually written, why taste matters more than technical skill, and how AI is reshaping music creation, plus candid reflections on identity, resilience and building a career measured in decades, not hits.Please enjoy exploring your curiosity!________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________Show notes and more episodes hereFollow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our websiteThe High Flyers Podcast is one of the five products at the Curiosity Centre________This is the eighth episode in our special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, spotlighting the growing Australia–India relationship across technology, business, media, culture and sport. Previous guests include Philip Green, Peter Varghese, Sweta Mehra, Brendan Dowling, Bharat Sundaresan, Lisa Stahlalekar and Sanjeev Gandhi, reflecting the breadth of Indian-Australian leadership at the most senior levels.________The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW.Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Welcome to this classic episode. Classics are our favorite episodes from the past 5 years, published as frequently as possible. These are N of 1 conversations with N of 1 people. This is a replay of Episode 153, originally released in 2024— one of our most loved classics.Mark Suster is General Partner at Upfront Ventures, one of LA's leading early-stage venture firms. Prior to leading Upfront, Mark was a serial entrepreneur having founded two software companies, selling both with the last selling to Salesforce. Mark is also a prolific writer and one of his favourite pieces, Lines Not Dots is a renowned article.In conversation with Vidit Agarwal — Mark Suster shares his path from a restless, ADHD-driven childhood to founding companies through the dot-com era, selling to Salesforce, and ultimately shaping Upfront Ventures over nearly two decades. Mark breaks down how elite founders decide when to sell, how venture capital really works at seed versus growth, and why discipline, timing, and trust outperform hype, especially in volatile markets.It's time to explore your curiosity — please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/highIf you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Notion and more.________Show notes and more episodes hereFollow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website________The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW.Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, Tennis Australia), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary/Chief, Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep) and more.

Το τελευταίο Σαββατοκύριακο του φετινού Australian Open, η Μελβούρνη φιλοξενεί μια ξεχωριστή, παράλληλη διοργάνωση τένις με τη στήριξη της Tennis Australia. Πρόκειται για το Glam Slam, ένα διεθνές τουρνουά όπου αγωνίζονται άτομα της ΛΟΑΤΚΙΑ+ Κοινότητας, στέλνοντας ένα ηχηρό μήνυμα ορατότητας, ισότητας και συμπερίληψης στον αθλητισμό

Australian Open boss Craig Tilley has come under fire after it was revealed the event's ball-kids don't receive remuneration, but that isn't the same at other slams. The team discuss Tennis Australia's stance and why it should change. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each summer, tennis fans descend on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open but this year has looked a little different. Tennis Australia has engaged a number of social media influencers to create content to promote the tournament, resulting in much of what people see online being less about the actual sport and more about what's happening off-court. A record number of people have come through the gates but fan frustration has raised questions about whether attendees are there for the tennis or just to be SEEN at the tennis. Featured: Marnie Vinall, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Matt Futterman from The New York Times and I sat down and chopped it up right outside of the media centre on the grounds at The Australian Open, and we discussed all of the hot button topics dominating pro tennis- The PTPA antitrust lawsuit and the Tennis Australia settlement, Craig Tiley's imminent move to run the USTA, the college players shining in Australia, the Saudi tournament coming down the pipe, and a whole lot more. Matt has a book coming out in August titled " The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis" and we discussed the brass tacks of this project. It was an awesome chat.Recorded 1.26 Released 1.27The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast is Powered By The Golden Ticket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Per la prima volta nella storia degli Australian Open, sono stati tre gli azzurri che hanno raggiunto gli ottavi di finale. Per capire le ragioni del successo del movimento del Bel Paese, Tennis Australia ha invitato a Melbourne una delegazione della Federtennis.

Top tennis players at this year's Australian Open met over the weekend to discuss pushing for better pay and conditions at the tournament. The players say they deserve a bigger slice of the revenue pie, but Tennis Australia says they're already paid fairly. On today’s podcast, we’re going to explore what’s on offer now, what the players want, and why some ex-players are calling them greedy. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Tatham is a senior strength & conditioning coach at the Australian Institute of Sport, where he helps prepare Australia's very best, young basketball prospects with Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence and Gymnastics Australia's Male Artistic Gymnastics National Training Centre (MAG NTC) athletes. James has also worked for Tennis Australia, Volleyball Australia, NSW Warratahs and Canberra Institute of Technology. James has completed a Bachelors Degree with Honours in Exercise Science and is an accredited Elite Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coach. QUOTES "The narrative I push is that the weight room is for supplementary training to help unlock new higher difficulty scores to make gymnastics feel easy and to lengthen the career window" "I think as coaches we're nurturing an environment to unfold a challenging future that's very uncertain" "Training happens around high days being high, low days being low all based on gymnastics apparatus bias" "A lot of incline press that correlates really well to a lot of what gymnasts do on the parallel bars and the pommel" "I think there's some other things we can learn from gymnastics as well, the way they have difficulty scores and execution scores, I think we can gamify training that way to build … junior development with a novel scoring system that the athletes buy into" SHOWNOTES 1) From small town NSW to the Australian Institute of Sport 2) What does strength & conditioning for elite gymnastics look like? 3) Unlocking the physical qualities that drive gymnastic skill development 4) How context, relationships and content influence coaching philosophy 5) Challenges in the Australian gymnastics' environment 6) A typical training week for elite gymnasts and “building the armour” 7) Using gymnastics to gamify training and the normalization of risk with gymnastics PEOPLE MENTIONED Stephen Bird Haydn Masters Tom Tombleson Simon Cron Julian Jones Stephen Smith Ben Serpell Stephen Larkham Christian Bosse John Mitchell

Carolyn Broderick joins Viv and Matt in Pod Laver Arena to give listeners an insight into her role as Chief Medical Officer at Tennis Australia and for the Australian Open. Hundreds of tennis players are soon to arrive in Australia in January, the majority from a Northern Hemisphere winter. It means they face a huge adjustment – after having traversed multiple time zones – when they begin preparing and competing in the Australian summer. We learn about the “self-sufficient medical centre” that operates for four weeks at the AO, staffed by a multi-disciplinary team that offers physical and mental health services, plus annual scans and checks for players who might not be able to easily access these given their constant travel schedule. We also hear about Broderick’s roles with the Australian Olympic and Billie Jean King Cup teams, her work in academic and children’s health spheres, and how she juggles it all while pursuing her many passions outside of work. Listen to the full episode here. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotify Host handles:@Viv_Christie@MattyATSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Bellshaw for part 1, Calvin Betton for part 2, and the dulcet tones of James Gray back on the airwaves for the whole blooming thing. What more could anyone want? Here are the stories they discussed: - Roger Federer has been voted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, but Juan Martin de Potro and Svetlana Kuznetsova did not make it - The PTPA and Tennis Australia are engaged in "substantive and productive bilateral settlement discussions" to settle their lawsuit in New York, but cases against other tennis bodies including the other three grand slam organisers continue - Katie Boulter says she is choosing between her ranking and her body ahead of the Australian Open because she is in danger of missing out on direct entry - Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from a couple of pre-season exhibitions in January with some light bone bruise in her foot, and has also hired a new physio Emma Stewart, who has previously worked with the successful British Olympic Rowing team - Joe Salisbury is taking six months out of tennis to deal with anxiety-related stress - Italy have won a third consecutive Davis Cup, the first country to do so since the USA in the 1970s Plus so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Bellshaw for part 1, Calvin Betton for part 2, and the dulcet tones of James Gray back on the airwaves for the whole blooming thing. What more could anyone want? Here are the stories they discussed: - Roger Federer has been voted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, but Juan Martin de Potro and Svetlana Kuznetsova did not make it - The PTPA and Tennis Australia are engaged in "substantive and productive bilateral settlement discussions" to settle their lawsuit in New York, but cases against other tennis bodies including the other three grand slam organisers continue - Katie Boulter says she is choosing between her ranking and her body ahead of the Australian Open because she is in danger of missing out on direct entry - Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from a couple of pre-season exhibitions in January with some light bone bruise in her foot, and has also hired a new physio Emma Stewart, who has previously worked with the successful British Olympic Rowing team - Joe Salisbury is taking six months out of tennis to deal with anxiety-related stress - Italy have won a third consecutive Davis Cup, the first country to do so since the USA in the 1970s Plus so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Alcaraz' withdrawal from Shanghai has given Jannik Sinner a chance to claim the year-end No.1 ranking. Brie is joined by AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope, data guru Levi Huddleston, and Aussie tennis legend John Fitzgerald to discuss the big news to come out of the Asian swing. The panel dissects the rise of Beijing finalist Learner Tien and Eva Lys, and takes a close look at Coco Gauff’s game as the WTA finals approach. Plus, Rhys de Deugd checks in from Shanghai and Brie puts the rest to the test in her quiz! beIN SPORTS is the exclusive home of the Pro Tour in Australia. Watch now and receive an exclusive Tennis Australia offer. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team World has taken back the Laver Cup in San Francisco! Xave and Brie are joined by Tennis Australia’s data extraordinaire Simon Rea and AusOpen.com’s Dan Imhoff to recap the 8th edition of the event. The panel also reacts to Novak Djokovic returning to the Shanghai Masters, Iga Swiatek winning her 25th WTA title, and Italy going back to back at the Billie Jean King Cup. Plus, they celebrate Dasha and Luke Saville’s baby news! AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no time for rest in the city that never sleeps. The US Open is in full swing and Aussie tennis star Daria Saville, and comedian, Host of the Last Leg and Tennis Australia’s Minister for Every Body, Adam Hills, join Brie and Xave to dissect the big stories to come out of the Big Apple. The panel reacts to Medvedev’s first round crash out against Bonzi, the Aussies making waves at Flushing Meadows, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement infiltrating the tennis world. Plus, we discuss Sharapova and the Bryan brothers being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and see who’s leading the US Open Fantasy Draft. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the last Grand Slam of the year and all eyes are on New York. Will it be the Sinner ena Alcaraz show again? Will Sabalenka win her first slam of the year? Will Nelson get any predictions right?  Enjoy 

Going from a family farm to filming Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena in just 48 hours might sound surreal, but for Brody Burrows, that's the reality of life as a freelance sports media professional.After building his skills from the ground up, Brody has quickly carved out a name for himself in the world of sports social media, working across events like the Australian Open, Gather Round, and content for Paramount+.If you're unsure where to start, Brody's story is proof that being proactive, backing yourself, and not taking no for an answer can take you a long way in sport.ABOUT THE GUEST:Meet Brody Burrows, a freelance sports media professional working across major sporting events and brands. Whether it's filming Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, producing content alongside the Socceroos and Paramount+, or remotely managing A-Leagues social posts from his family farm, Brody's work keeps him close to the action and the athletes that shape it.We cover:04:21 – Interview begins05:08 – Quick-fire questions13:32 – How does Brody explain what he does to friends and family?14:56 – What did Brody need to learn to get to the spot he's at now?16:44 – What sparked Brody's journey into his road to sport?22:52 - How did Brody land his role at Tennis Australia?26:54 - Do you have to be able to do everything when it comes to getting a social media role in sport?30:35 - What does Brody find are the biggest challenges of getting into social media in sport?32:03 - How did Brody convince his friends and family about making the move into sport?33:45 - Were there any moments where Brody felt it may have been too hard to break in?39:44 - How does Brody go about networking given his location?46:11 - How has Brody used analytics to improve his content?53:29 - What does success look like for Brody?55:42 - What is something Brody wished more people asked him about?57:45 - Brody's pinch-me moment1:01:20 - Where would Brody be if he wasn't working in sport?1:02:14 - Interview endsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#302: Paris 2024, Content Creator | Stella Barry#286: Inside the GWS Giants social media strategy with Jacob Gaynor#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPhersonWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coaching isn't just about forehands and footwork - it's about shaping resilient, positive, and purpose-driven people. In this episode, we're joined by the mother-daughter duo Helen Rice and Saskia Rice-Schaffeler from the Helen Rice Tennis School, whose legacy is grounded in developing tennis players and great humans. From decades of experience in Adelaide to coaching in Germany, they share insights into the art of communication, active listening, and creating trust in the coach-student relationship. Whether you're in the hospitality industry, on the tennis court, or leading a team, this conversation is packed with wisdom on mindset, mentorship, and lifelong learning. About Helen Rice – Professional Tennis Coach & Business Owner Helen Rice has been coaching tennis for over 45 years and founded the Helen Rice Tennis School in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1979. Alongside her coaching team, she has coached hundreds of children and adults – ranging from three to eighty-seven years old – including many third-generation families. The school currently operates across three clubs and numerous schools. A qualified Tennis Australia Club Professional coach, Helen has coached teams and squads for Tennis SA and has served as a mentor for Tennis Australia's Hot Shots and Cardio Tennis programs. She has also presented at both state and national coaching conferences. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Tennis Australia Newcombe Medal and has been a finalist on four other occasions. Helen currently serves on the board of the Women's Tennis Foundation and is a member of the Tennis Australia Coach Coalition. She and her daughter Saskia were honoured to be part of the inaugural Tennis Australia Women's Coach Connect workshop led by Nicole Pratt in 2022—an initiative designed to elevate and support women in coaching across the country. Outside of coaching, Helen's passions include art (she has sold numerous paintings at exhibitions), golf (with a best handicap of 6), learning German, and staying active. About Saskia Rice-Schaffeler – Professional Tennis Coach & Business Owner Saskia Rice-Schaffeler is a Tennis Australia–qualified Club Professional coach and joint business owner of the Helen Rice Tennis School. Her coaching journey began in high school as a casual role in her mother's business, continuing through university where she also supported the business in administration. She holds a Bachelor of Human Movement (Sport and Exercise Science) and, after considering careers in teaching and physiotherapy, chose to pursue tennis coaching and business management full-time. Saskia has coached in talent development for Tennis Australia and spent time coaching in Germany (in German). A passionate advocate for coach development, Saskia has worked in this space both within the Helen Rice Tennis School and for Tennis Australia. In 2022, she and Helen were invited to participate in the inaugural Tennis Australia Women's Coach Connect workshop with Nicole Pratt – a groundbreaking initiative supporting the growth and visibility of women in coaching. Saskia is committed to helping people reach their potential, believing that trust and effective communication – both verbal and non-verbal – are fundamental to every successful coaching relationship. Connect: Website: https://www.helenricetennis.com.au Insta: https://www.instagram.com/helenricetennis/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenRiceTennisSchool/

Welcome to Season 14 Episode 8 of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week, we travel to the metaverse and the new Tennis Australia digital world of Beyond Tennis with Ridley Plummer. Ridley Plummer is Tennis Australia's Senior Manager Digital Sales and Metaverse, leading the Australian Open (AO) Metaverse strategy and overseeing the development of the Metaverse and Digital Innovation projects. Spearheading the AO Digital Innovation Programs, Ridley is passionate about new technology and its potential to evolve industries beyond physical sporting events into the virtual world. Ridley has been instrumental in progressing the AO's launch into the Metaverse with multiple groundbreaking projects including Beyond Tennis, AO Adventure on Roblox, AO Artball and the AO School's Block Buster Tennis Challenge in Minecraft Education.  It was just a matter of time before Tennis caught up with the rest of the major sporting world and entered the alternative reality known as the metaverse. In this week's episode, Ridley walks us through Tennis Australia's commitment to innovation and technology and introduces us to its latest creation known as Beyond Tennis. Beyond Tennis is not a video game in the classical sense, however. Rather, it is a digital platform which allows its users to coach and act as agent for a variety of AI-generated male and female tennis players from countries around the globe. As Ridley explains, the user can manage the player's training, fitness, nutrition, and social and media commitments in order to help the player improve in his/her performance in tournaments and team events held within the platform. You really have to see it to truly understand it, so be sure to check out the video version of this episode for a sneak peek! To download Beyond Tennis, visit its website here or here are the quick links: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/beyond-tennis/id6737754053 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onefuturesports&pli=1 For more information on Ridley and his work at Tennis Australia, check out his LinkedIn profile here. If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop. CREDITS Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices