Hawker Tennis Centre boasts some of Canberra’s best coaches and players. For classes, click here.

MICHAEL ARNAUDON (HEAD COACH) Age: 25

Michael has been coaching at Hawker Tennis Centre for the past seven years. He grew up in Canberra and played much of his junior tennis at Hawker and was coached by Bruce and Stephanie Larkham for several years.

For the past six years, Michael has been one of Canberra’s top local players. He competes in all the local tournaments and plays the No.2 position in his team in the ACT’s State League competition. He has twice taken out the doubles of the ACT Resident Titles. Throughout his junior years, Michael was consistently in the Top 3 in his age group and represented the ACT in many national competitions.

Michael also has a university degree in Sports Administration which he completed at University of Canberra.

CAMERON MEAGHER Age: 28

Cameron was born and bred in Hawker and learnt to play tennis under Bruce and Stephanie Larkham. He is one of Canberra's top players, playing in the No.1 position in State League, Canberra's premier pennant competition.

He has twice won the ACT Residents' singles title and, throughout juniors, represented Canberra on numerous occasions. He has been coaching for 12 years and works at Hawker Tennis Centre on a part-time basis. Cameron has completed a Secondary Physical Education degree and currently works at Melrose High.

SIMONE HUNTINGFORD Age 17

Simone is one of Canberra's top players. Last year she made the final of the National Lead-In Championships and has been ranked in the top 20 nationally. She is currently completing Year 12 at Radford College and hopes to go on the professional tour next year.

She coached by Todd Larkham and started her coaching career under his guidance.

OWEN PEEMOELLER

Owen Peemoeller has just returned from competing on the Satellite Tour in Europe.

An experienced coach, he currently plays in the ACT State League.