Meet our team
We are grateful to have had such a dedicated and experienced team of coaches. It’s especially rewarding to see local former junior players, who honed their skills at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre, now becoming valuable members of our coaching team. Their contributions have played a significant role in creating a positive and welcoming environment.
Sandor Platthy - Advanced Coach
Sandor has been head coach at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre Since 2007. Sandor and Evolution Sports Pty Ltd trading as Evolution Tennis has managed the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre since 2012.
Sandor enjoys developing players to a high level, yet is equally focused on keeping the environment at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre family focused, fun, social and welcoming.
Jordan Soussa - Advanced Coach
Jordan Soussa has been coaching with Evolution Tennis since 2014. After a few years on the pro tour and competing semi-professionally across Australia, where he ranked among the top 170 players in the country. Jordan has now transitioned into coaching. He is passionate about honing the technical skills of his players and helping them elevate their game to the next level.
Craig Davison - Advanced Coach
Craig Davison has been an integral member of the Evolution Tennis team since 2014 & has been in the tennis industry for over 40 years.
Craig's previous position was Head Coach & Director of Tennis at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. In this position Craig was responsible for the tennis coaching and competition programs for over 500 customers, leading a coaching and pro shop staff of 20 employees.
Craig's tennis philosophy is to have fun & train hard. Tennis is a game for life. As a Mortdale resident Craig is thoroughly enjoying coaching at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre, and looks forward to seeing you at the courts soon.
Haris Poric - Advanced Coach
Haris Poric has played a pivotal role in the development of his sons, Alan and Haris, as tennis players. Both were ranked within the top 10 in their age group in the Australian junior rankings, achieving 3rd and 4th positions in NSW. Their highest ITF junior rankings were 450 and 870 in the world.
Haris specialises in footwork and has been coaching at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre since 2012.
Alan Poric - Advanced Coach
Alan Poric is a seasoned tennis coach at Evolution Tennis, where he has been shaping the skills of players since 2013. With a rich background in competitive tennis, Alan spent several years on the pro tour, where he played at a semi-professional level across Australia. His dedication and hard work earned him a ranking among the top 110 players in the country. Drawing from his extensive experience on the court, Alan has dedicated the last decade to coaching.
Arjay Murray - Senior Coach
Arjay Murray has been trained by Sandor at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre since he was 14 years old. Arjay is an active tennis player and is a seeded player in most AMT singles and doubles events. Arjay’s tournament highlights have come in doubles, winning AMT doubles tournaments with Tarek Mansour. Arjay still has aspirations as a tennis player and continues to play AMT’s and aims to get into more Futures.
Arjay is an outstanding all round tennis coach, excelling in his work with both social and tournament players. We are fortunate to have him on our team, where he plays a pivotal role as a skilled coach and a mentor for the next generation of tournament players.
Tarek Mansour - Senior Coach
Tarek Mansour grew up and played tennis in Italy and moved to Australia at the age of 12.
Since making this move, Tarek has been trained by Sandor at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre. Tarek is still an active player and has won AMT doubles tournaments with Arjay Murray.
Tarek is an exceptional technical tennis coach, excelling in his work with both social and tournament players. We are fortunate to have him on our team, where he serves as a skilled coach and an inspiring role model for the next generation of competitive players.
Antoine Elazzi - Senior Coach
Antoine Elazzi, who honed his passion for tennis at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre, has competed in A-grade competitions both as a junior and an adult. With several years of coaching experience across various tennis centres throughout Sydney, Antoine has worked extensively with students of all ages. We are excited to welcome Antoine back to the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre as a valued member of our coaching team.
Sasha Platthy - Junior Coach
Sasha started coaching in 2023 and enjoys coaching our younger students and doing hitting and private lessons. She is positive and encouraging and is a great addition to our team.
Sasha plays in Premier grade on Saturdays and weekly Sunday competitions and is still an active tournament player.
Operations Team
The Evolution Tennis operations team plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day activities at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre, particularly in the pro shop.
Together, Sandor, Jordan, and Jazz ensure that the pro shop at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre offers top-notch service and support to all players. Their combined efforts create a welcoming environment where players can find everything they need for their game, from equipment to expert advice.