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Meet the coaching team at Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club. Passionate, experienced, and dedicated to player development.

​Director of Tea Tree Tennis
Jason Todd
Jason is the Director of Tennis at Tea Tree Tennis and the longstanding Head Coach of Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club (TTGTC), a role he has held since 1999. A Tennis Australia Club Professional with more than 35 years of coaching experience, Jason has coached across Melbourne, the United States, and Adelaide, bringing a global perspective to player development. A former collegiate athlete at the University of Arkansas, where he competed on scholarship, Jason has guided numerous juniors into professional playing careers and professional coaching roles. His coaching philosophy blends technical precision with a strong focus on personal growth, creating an environment where players of all ages feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Working closely with Ashwin Vijayaragavan and his growing ARS Academy Program, Jason has further strengthened TTGTC's high-performance environment by developing enhanced player pathways that support aspiring athletes from grassroots participation through to advanced competitive tennis. Their collaborative approach combines extensive coaching expertise, structured development opportunities, and a shared commitment to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the court. At TTGTC, Jason leads Tea Tree Tennis coaching programs, competition pathways, and community engagement initiatives, helping shape the club into one of South Australia's most respected tennis communities. Through his leadership, dedication, and passion for the sport, Jason continues to play a pivotal role in fostering excellence, participation, and a lifelong love of tennis within the club.

agrIM SHARMA

TOM JAMES

​Director of Adelaide Rising Stars
ASHWIN VIJAYARAGAVAN
Ashwin is a former ATP ranked professional, Indian Davis Cup representative, and one of South Australia’s leading performance tennis coaches. Born in Doha and raised in Hyderabad, Ashwin rose to become India’s No. 1 junior, competing at the Australian Open Juniors before moving to the United States to play NCAA Division 1 tennis at the University of Texas in Austin, where he reached a national ranking of 46. On the professional circuit, Ashwin achieved an ATP singles ranking of 590 and represented India in the 2013 Davis Cup, a highlight of his playing career. After transitioning into coaching, he worked with the Sri Lankan Davis Cup team before relocating to Adelaide, where he now develops elite juniors and State League athletes. Ashwin is a standout competitor in South Australia, earning State League Player of the Year honours for 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well as winning the 2025 SA 1 Point Slam State Championship, securing a place in the AO 1 Point Slam at Rod Laver Arena. At TTGTC, Ashwin brings world class playing experience, modern training methods, and a passion for helping athletes reach their highest potential.

JAYDEN KEMP

FINN BRADTKE


