About us
Footwork Tennis Coaching has built a well earned reputation amongst the local community as the 'go to' place for professional coaching, a welcoming environment and a whole lot of fun!
And right in the middle of it all, you'll find Jeff Foot.
He's spent more than 25 years as Head Coach and Program Facilitator at Narre Warren North Tennis Club, developing a quality coaching team and a wide range of programs to suit everyone's tennis needs.
You'll find everything from exciting holiday clinics through to top tier private coaching - and everything in between! Just take a look HERE
One of Jeff's key traits is to make sure everyone finds it easy to get involved no matter what they are looking for at the club. To do this, he handles every enquiry personally so you can get answers fast.
Here's the simple 3 steps to discover more about Footwork:
1. Get in Touch
Let Jeff know what you're interested in and any questions you may have.
2. Meet at the Courts
Make a time to meet Jeff at the courts and take a look at one of the programs you're interested in - even have a casual hit with a coach if you'd like.
3. Join in!
Fill in a simple booking form, turn up to your first session, and get those feet moving with Footwork!
Our Coaching team
Jeff Foot
Head Coach
Tennis is an amazing game that provides a platform to teach important values that go way beyond the court. Jeff enjoys developing a players self confidence and mental toughness, physical fitness, teaching patience and resilience, fairness, dealing with conflict and the handling of defeat, the list goes on...
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Jeff's style is switched on, entertaining and enthusiastic. This permeates through the coaching team as all coaches have been coached by Jeff for many years. Participants ultimately get drawn in by the liveliness of the sessions, that have a technique emphasis right from the beginning. Jeff has taken many players from the fun of their first lesson at 5 or 6, through to ultra competitive Victorian Pennant finals. Watching them grow into great players but more importantly great people is what he finds most satisfying.
Jay Dawson
Club Coach
Jay has been part of the Footwork Team since 2018. He has been playing tennis at Narre Warren North since he was 6 years old! Jay played in section 1 premierships teams, Waverley seniors and most recently played grade 3 Senior Pennant. Jay has a very enthusiastic and uplifting coaching style. Players find themselves drawn in by the high energy levels of his sessions. From hotshots, junior groups, elite squads as well as adult private lessons, Jay does it all!
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Jay has a Business Accounting degree, but we've kept him around the club to make his life more interesting!
Club Coach
Matt Kirkpatrick
Matt, (Kirky) is the freakiest shot maker going around. The booming, 'what was that?!' sound at the club is usually a Kirkpatrick serve! His matches on a Saturday afternoon often draw a crowd.
He enjoys encouraging others to play with the same flare and freedom. He runs squads, private lessons and Cardio Tennis.
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Kirk is studying exercise and sport science and currently has a great part time job at the Richmond Football Club. Kirk enjoys surfing when he's not playing tennis, and he's pretty good!... just ask him.
Luke Saxon
Club Coach
Luke is one of our latest recruits!... He is passionate and enthusiastic and loves seeing the joy on kids faces. He is known for time management and attention to detail. He recently won the premiership in the top grade of juniors. Luke runs hot shots, junior group classes and beginner private lessons.
Luke is known for his liveliness and effort.. expect to see skin off his knees from his latest dive on a Saturday afternoon!
Campbell Borchard
Club Coach
Campbell is at the club almost as much as Jeff!... He is our Social and Junior Coordinator organising and helping juniors Saturday and Sunday, as well as playing on Saturday afternoons. Campbell runs hotshots and junior groups, and specialises in beginning privates for both juniors and adults. His style is caring and inclusive, often going beyond the call of duty.
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Campbell is studying music.. he will happily debate the most influential musicians of the 21st century!
Tom Materia
Club Coach
Tom is also one of our latest recruits!.. He is known as 'Mr Positive', nothing seems to phase him, and his super power is making those around him feel good about themselves. He has a great ability to keep things in perspective and enjoys passing on this important skill to others.
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Tom runs hotshots, junior group classes and beginner private lessons.