TCA 

Board

Driving the Future of Tennis Coaching in Australia

Whether it’s tackling the challenges of the industry or creating new pathways for player development, the board is here to make a meaningful impact—on and off the court.

Wesley Horskins 

President

Functional Area: TBA

Qualifications: TA Master Club Professional

Club: East Malvern Tennis Club

State: VIC

Bio: Before starting his coaching career Wes was a leading Australian junior and former ATP tour player for six years playing in the 1982 Australian Open. He has coached for over 40 years from top 200 WTA players through to being a TA ambassador for Hots Shots. Wes was the Victorian representative for the former NCAG [National Coaches Advisory Board] and was inducted into the TCA Hall of Fame in 2022 and then elected the TCA President in 2023 after having previously spent 13 years on the board. 

Wes is the Director of Futures Tennis which has operated clubs, schools and commercial tennis centres having had hundreds of coaches through his academy. He has won the Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards in three different categories: Hot Shots 2011, Club Coach 2012 and most outstanding Club/Centre 2015. Wes has a deep passion for championing tennis and believes coaches are the most important driver of the sport.

Shane Scrutton

Vice-President

Functional Area: IT

Qualifications: TA Master Club Professional

Club: Eaglemont TC

State: VIC

Bio: With over 35 years of experience, Shane's coaching philosophy focuses on hard work, positive feedback and developing “antifragile” players who embrace challenges, take risks and grow through setbacks. Committed to fostering a fun and challenging environment, he inspires players of all ages to improve, love the game and reach their full potential. Shane brings a wealth of coaching, playing and leadership experience, offering valuable insights into program development, player growth and coach support.

Lisa Hartnett

Treasurer

Functional Area: Administrator

Qualifications: TA Club Professional Coach

Club: Donvale TC

State: VIC

Bio: Lisa is passionate about supporting tennis coaches and fostering professional growth. With a focus on addressing industry challenges like coach shortages and volunteer-led clubs, she advocates for stronger membership and collaborative support. As an active member of Tennis Coaches Australia, Lisa is committed to connecting coaches through mentorship, awards and tournament opportunities.

Tim Connelly

Social Media

Functional Area: TBA

Qualifications: TA Club Professional Coach

Club: Hume Tennis Centre

State: VIC

Bio: Tim Connelly has been a dedicated member of the TCAV Board since 2003 and served as President from 2020 to 2023. With over two decades of leadership within the tennis industry, Tim brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to coach and club development.
He is the Director of Complete Tennis Services, which holds the managing and coaching rights to both Hume Tennis & Community Centre and Sunbury Lawn Tennis Club—two of Victoria’s most dynamic and community-driven tennis venues.

Tim continues to advocate for high-quality coaching, strong club culture, and inclusive participation, and remains a passionate leader in shaping the future of tennis in Victoria. Tim’s expertise spans facility management, coach development, and tournament operations. He has been a driving force behind national player pathways and is committed to developing future tennis talent in a supportive and professional environment.

Tim was the recipient of the prestigious Newcombe Medal – Hot Shots Coach of the Year, recognising his outstanding contribution to junior development and grassroots tennis. His coaching philosophy centres on the belief that a coach plays a critical role in a club’s success, not just on court but as a collaborator with stakeholders to grow and strengthen the broader tennis community.

Andrew Sun

NSW Representative

Functional Area: IT

Qualifications: TA High-Performance Caoch

Club: The Hills Grammar Tennis Centre

State: NSW

Bio: Andrew is dedicated to advancing tennis coaching through collaboration and innovation. With expertise in biomechanics and holistic athlete development, he champions creating a supportive coaching community that shares ideas and best practices. As a Tennis Coaches Australia advocate, Andrew focuses on enhancing coach education, fostering industry growth and elevating the profession’s value.

Helen Magill

Regional Representative

Functional Area: Social Media

Qualifications: TA Club Professional Coach

Club: Parkes TC

State: VIC

Bio: Helen brings extensive experience in coaching, mentoring and regional tennis development. Committed to raising industry standards, she advocates for better career pathways, coach education and alignment with Tennis Australia’s development programs. As a dedicated member of Tennis Coaches Australia, Helen emphasises integrity, empathy and professionalism while supporting coaches nationwide.

Shayne Tabb

Queensland Representative

Functional Area: TBA

Qualifications: TA Club Professional Coach

Club: Queens Park Tennis

State: QLD

Bio: Shayne played as leading Junior in Queensland and then became a coach at the age of 20 years old. His coaching career has taken him overseas where he coached and lived in Mallorca for 16 Years. His experience extends from developing hotshots performance players to ITF & ATP touring players. He has vast experiences in commercial club and academy development.

Arriving back in Australia 2016, he developed a hotshots regional match play program on the Gold Coast. With the philosophy of representative learning with values at an early age.

In the past 8 years Shayne been active with developing juniors into National and ITF level.

He has coached 2 x National champions, 2 x National finalists in the 12s & 14s events.

He has actively been involved with Tennis Queensland ( Company member 2017-2019 ) & Tennis Australia (Coach Development, National Programs and Competitive Play.)

He has achieved awards in Gold Coast Coach Recognition 2018. Gold Coast Club of the Year 2019. Qld Coaching Excellence- Development 2020 & 2024. Newcombe Medal Finalist Coaching Excellence - Development 2024.

He presently coaches at Tennis Plus on the Gold Coast.

Ian Ketteringham

WA Representative

Functional Area: TBA

Qualifications: TA Master Club Professional

Club: Belmont Park TC

State: WA

Bio: Ian brings extensive industry experience and a commitment to representing the tennis coaching community. He advocates for stronger coach-club relationships and contributes expert insights on coaching policies and development initiatives. As a key member of Tennis Coaches Australia, Ian focuses on fostering professional growth through education, collaboration and a network of experienced industry professionals.

Helen Rice

SA Representative

Functional Area: TBA

Qualifications: TA Club Professional Coach

Clubs: Denman TC | Netherby TC | Bellevue Heights TC

State: SA

Bio: Helen is a Professional Tennis Coach & Business Owner.

She 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 (which over the years has included hundreds of coaches), 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 to many coaches at both state and national coaching conferences.  

In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Tennis Australia Newcombe Medal-Club Coach Excellence, 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 was honoured to be part of the inaugural Tennis Australia Women’s Coach Connect workshop led by Nicole Pratt in 2022—an initiative designed to encourage more girls to play the sport and to elevate and support women in coaching across the country. 

Helen strongly believes not only do great coaches produce great players but also have an immense effect on people’s lives, and are the main reason many people love tennis, the game for life. 

Outside of coaching, Helen’s passions include art (she has sold numerous paintings at exhibitions), golf (with a best handicap of 6), learning German, mountain bike riding and staying active.