Victorian Tennis Academy

From one court to 25 venues and more than 130 courts across London. 🎾

In the latest episode of VTA Courtside, Lauren sits down with Emma Wells — the UK’s largest female tennis court operator and the first international female Director of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).

Emma shares her journey building a community-focused tennis business, her mission to make the sport more accessible, and the importance of female representation and leadership in tennis.

Plus, we hear about her connection with VTA and her new book, GRIT: Building a Business, Leading with Purpose.

🎙️ Episode out now. Listen via the link in our bio.

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!

Actually… we are 🎾

The US Open Event is coming to Powlett Reserve on Friday 11 September, and we’re throwing it back to the Retro Open Era🕺

Think 70s & 80s tennis, great food from Grocery Bar East Melbourne, plenty of tennis and a night of fun on and off the court.

Limited spots remaining — register now through link in bio.

Episode 4 of VTA Courtside is here. 🎙️🎾

Lauren sits down with Associate Professor David Chong — plastic and reconstructive surgeon, passionate volunteer and familiar face on the courts at VTA.

David shares how tennis has become an important outlet from a demanding career, alongside his work training cleft surgeons and supporting healthcare initiatives around the world.

From the operating theatre to the tennis court, this is a fascinating conversation about purpose, balance and giving back.

🎧 Episode 4 of VTA Courtside is out now. Link in bio.

Trust fall? Maybe not. Pride event? Absolutely. 🌈🎾

Join us at Fawkner Park Tennis Centre for an evening celebrating Pride, community and inclusion 💜

Expect triples cardio, Drag Bingo, food, drinks, Pride Cup merch and plenty more — all while supporting Wear It Purple.

📅 Friday 28 August
⏰ 6:30pm–9:30pm
📍 Fawkner Park Tennis Centre

Come for the tennis, stay for the fun 🌈
Secure your spot via the link in bio.

Episode 3 of VTA Courtside is here! 🎙️🎾

This week, Lauren sits down with Charlie Corsini, Head of the Adult Program at Fawkner Park Tennis Centre, to chat all things adult tennis at VTA.

From finding the right pathway on court to building confidence, connection and community, Charlie shares what’s driving the growth of VTA’s adult programs — and what’s next.

Whether you’re new to tennis, returning to the game or already part of the VTA community, this one’s for you.

🎧 Episode 3 is live now. Link in bio.

From coach to director 🎾

In Episode 2 of the VTA Courtside Podcast, Lauren sits down with VTA Director Tina Keown to talk about her journey into leadership, the growth of Victorian Tennis Academy, and the values that continue to shape our community.

From proud moments to future ambitions, Tina shares an honest insight into the people and vision behind VTA.

Listen now via the link in bio. 🎧

👑THE QUEEN IS COMING👑

VTA Director Tina Keown joins us for episode 2 of VTA Courtside🎙️

Episode goes live tomorrow 💙