Meet the Team
With years of experience, each of our team members at Rogers Tennis Academy are qualified to give you the most professional training and inspire you to learn and grow. We are proud to introduce you to the staff that makes our Tennis Academy so special.
Ken Rogers
CLUB PROFESSIONAL
- Tennis Australia Accredited – Club Professional Advanced Coach
- 17 Years Tennis Coaching Experience
- Proven track record in helping players reach their full potential
- Wealth of experience coaching players of all ages
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The Rogers family have been in the region for many generations. Ken has spent over 35 years involved in tennis, from playing competitively to developing top, nationally ranked Juniors. Ken enjoys helping players of all ages harness their full potential while cultivating an enjoyable, safe and supportive environment that fosters life-long involvement in the sport. Ken and the Rogers family are looking forward to furthering the development of tennis and tennis players here in the Mackay region
Natalie Rogers
ASSISTANT COACH
- Tennis Australia Accredited Coach – Junior Development
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice – Bond University
- Bachelor of Exercise & Nutrition Science – University of QLD
- Accredited Practising Dietician (APD) and Nutritionist
- 2 Years Tennis Coaching – University of QLD - Development Coach
- Queensland Academy of Sport Representative
- Captain of Queensland Tennis Team 2015
- Representative Australian Merit Tennis Team 2015
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From the age of 5, Natalie has enjoyed playing tennis and competing on the court. Under the coaching and guidance of her father, at the age of 14, Natalie rose to No. 5 in the Nation. Natalie has been fortunate to represent her State and Country on numerous occasions and has several Open Tennis Titles to her name. Natalie’s close friends still play professionally and compete in Grand Slam events, giving her great insight into what it takes to become a professional athlete. Having recently returned to Mackay after completing her Masters in Dietetics at Bond University, she is eager to share her love for the sport with those in her hometown.