AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
Recognised at both State and National level for more than 40 years of excellence in coaching, player development, and community participation.
For more than 40 years, Futures Tennis Academy has played a leading role in grassroots tennis, coach education, and community tennis development across Australia — earning recognition at the highest levels of the sport.
National & State Coaching Awards
Club Coach of the Year
TCAV — Tennis Coaches Association of Victoria
Most Outstanding Hot Shots Program
Victorian Tennis Awards
Most Outstanding Hot Shots Program
Australian Tennis Awards
Most Outstanding Club Coach
Australian Tennis Awards
Most Outstanding Tennis Centre / Club
Australian Tennis Awards
East Malvern Tennis Club
Individual Coach Recognition
Wes Horskins
Director
TCAV Club Coach of the Year
Tennis Australia National Award Winner (multiple categories)
Inducted into the TCAV Hall of Fame (2021)
Elected President, Tennis Coaches Australia (2022)
Jake Zerman
General Manager
TCAV Rising Star – Coach of the Year (2022)
Rob Peterson
Head Coach
TCAV Club Coach of the Year (2000)
Shawn Cummings
Head Coach
U.S. Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year (Consecutive Seasons)
A Legacy of Excellence
Futures Tennis Academy is the only academy in Australia to have received three Tennis Australia Newcombe Medal awards across multiple categories — reflecting a long-standing commitment to:
Coaching excellence
Player development
Community leadership
Growing participation in tennis
These achievements represent the collective dedication of our coaches, players, families, and community who continue to shape the Futures Tennis Academy legacy.
Newcombe Medal
Australian Tennis Awards · 2011
Newcombe Medal
Australian Tennis Awards · 2012
Newcombe Medal
Australian Tennis Awards · 2016
The only Australian academy to receive three Newcombe Medals
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