A record number of 85 junior players attended the annual Tewantin Junior Development Series (JDS) tennis tournament on 20 and 21 July.
Three members of the Sunshine Coast Tennis Emerging Leaders program, Sam Ryan (Kwana Tennis Club), Phoenix Jackson (Tewantin) and Jesper Andersson (Peregian) acted as assistant tournament directors.
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to introduce participants to the diverse range of pathways and careers within the tennis industry through short courses and engaging online sessions.
The comprehensive program content includes a fully funded trainee coaching course, tournament director training, and an online officiating course.
A record number of 10 participants were accepted for the program on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.
Jesper Andersson said, “The tournament provided an opportunity to familiarise myself with the software used for major tennis tournaments.“
“As well, it was always a pleasure to attend the event at Tewantin.” Sam Ryan said, “The Tewantin JDS is one of the best tennis events on the Sunshine Coast.
“I appreciated the hospitality at the club and the great facilities.”
Phoenix Jackson said, “It was good to give back to the sport of tennis and become more involved with its management.”
Tennis development officer Jack Mellish said, “It was great to see such a good turnout of players and parents who were able to experience such a highly sociable event.“
“The good weather over the weekend added to the success of the tournament.”
Junior Development Series tournaments are designed to give young players an introduction to playing in tennis tournaments. The JDS events are conducted throughout Australia with 10 on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.
