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Learn. Develop. Get fit. Compete. Have fun. PLAY FOR LIFE!
Simon's Story
When Simon was growing up, he loved playing lots of sports, including tennis. He’d train against a wall every day and stay up late at night watching Wimbledon, dreaming of one day playing there. By 1983, Simon’s commitment as a player and good coaching, resulted in him winning the Italian, French, Wimbledon, Canadian and US Open Junior Doubles titles with Mark Kratzmann. Although he reached the final of the Australian and US Open Junior Singles, he lost to a worthy opponent, Stefan Edberg.
Simon then went on the Pro Circuit for 12 years and became a Top 100 ATP Tour Singles and Doubles player, joining the historical list of Pros that have won ATP Tour Singles titles.
Injuries forced his retirement at the age of 30 and Simon then took on the role of State and National Coach Tasmania for Tennis Australia for the next 18 years.
Now he is a private high performance coach who wants to help you achieve your dreams and get the most out of your tennis and enjoy the journey.
Simon's Profile
- Private coaching at Domain Tennis Centre after retiring from the tour
- Completed TA Tennis Coaches Advanced Coaches Course October 2002
- Appointed Tennis Tasmania State Coach 2002
- Updated Certified TA Advanced Coach January 2004
- Completed Tennis Australia High Performance Coaching Course January 2008
- National Academy Head Coach/Manager- National Academy Hobart
- Co-ordinated Tas Player Development Program – Statewide squads
- Piloted Tennis Australia Talent Search Programs in Tasmania
- Implemented the name “Super 10s” into Tasmania Player Development Program
- As Cert IV Assessor & Trainer conducted Tennis Australia Coaching Courses – Junior Development & Club Pro
- Worked with many Tasmanian players that have gone on to USA College
- Worked with many Tasmanian players that have all gone on to play 18s Nationals
- Worked with Tasmanian players that have won 12s, 14s, 16s & 18s Nationals
- Worked closely with Harry Bourchier – Top 300 ATP 2020
- Wayne Reid Cup Tas State Team Coach/ Manager
- Linton Cup Tas State Team Coach/Manager
- State Super 10s Team manager
- Super 10s Nationals Coach/Manager 2019
- Bruce Cup Tas State Team Coach/Manager
- Pizzey Cup Tas State Team Coach/Manager
- 12s & 14s Aust Teams Tas Coach/Manager
- Coach/Managed 14s World Junior Australian Girls Team to Finals in Prostejov 2013
- Coach/Managed Australian Youth Olympics team in Nanjing China 2014
- Won 7 ATP Challenger Singles Titles
- Won 2 ATP Tour Singles Titles Schenectady 1989 & Singapore 1992
- Won 2 ATP Tour Doubles Titles – partners Todd Woodbridge & Wayne Arthurs
- Quarter Finalist Doubles – Wimbledon – 1986 with Laurie Warder, 1989 with Greg Van Emburgh
- Quarter Finalist Doubles – 1992 Australian Open with Neil Borwick & 1992 US Open with Neil Borwick
- Semi Finalist 1990 French Open Mixed Doubles with Louise Field
- Last 16 Wimbledon Singles 1988 losing to eventual winner Stefan Edberg
- Last 16 Aust Open Singles 1990 losing to eventual winner Ivan Lendl
- Competed in 1984 LA Olympics – Quarter Finalist
- Australian Davis Cup Squad Selection in two Ties: 1987 vs India in Sydney, 1988 vs Mexico in Mexico
- 1992 Highest ATP World Singles Rank – 80
- 1992 Highest ATP World Doubles Rank – 63
- Top 150 ATP Ranked for over 7 years
- Retired from ATP Tour aged 30 due to persistent injuries
- Began tennis at age 8 and played first tournament aged 9
- Grew up playing socially with family & friends
- Won Australian Nationals 11 & Under, 13 & Under
- Custom Credit Operation Tennis Scholarship 14 -16 years age (Coach – Tony Roche)
- Travelled to USA as 13-year-old winning 14s National Doubles Clay courts
- Injured back as 14-year-old – (1 year rest from the game)
- AIS Scholarship Holder for 3 years – aged 17, 18 and 19
- ITF 1983 World Junior ranks- No.5 in Singles, No.1 in Doubles
- In 1983 Won Italian, French, Wimbledon, Canadian & US Open Junior Doubles titles with Mark Kratzmann. Lost in semis of Australian Open Juniors missing the Grand Slam.
- 1983 Quarter Finalist Wimbledon Juniors, Runner Up US Open & Australian Open Junior to Stefan Edberg
- Member of BP Young Achievers Squad
- Coaches Bob Carmichael & Ray Ruffels, Mentors Tony Roche & John Newcombe
- Played in Pizzey, Wayne Reid & Linton Cups for Tasmania
- Played Galea Cup in France for Australia – Coach Ray Ruffels
SYT Mission
I will work hard to make a difference every day at every session to take you where you want to go based on my experience as a player, parent and coach. SYT believes in the value of the 6Es to develop the mind of a champion - in life and in tennis.
6 years to Adult
Simon Youl coaching services are available to players aged 6 years to adult. Modified tennis equipment including smaller court, low-pressure balls and smaller racquets are used for players aged 6-9. As young players advance so does the court size and equipment to be used. Sessions for players 10 years to adult are based on what each client wants and needs. Learn, Develop, Compete, Fun & Fitness. There is a development pathway for everyone.
Beginners to Pros
Simon is a Tennis Australia High Performance Qualified Coach that has experience working with players of all levels and standards. His passion and commitment to helping every individual improve in a safe learning environment is the same for a beginner as it is for a pro. Every person requires different areas of attention based on their developmental stage and beyond (i.e. social, junior, senior, beginner, intermediate, advanced, post performance and professional).
There are six distinct stages in the Tennis Australia Athlete Development Matrix.
- Explore (4–7 years)
- Development (7–10 years)
- Encourage (10–12 years)
- Enhance (12–15 years)
- Cultivate (15–17 years)
- Performance (17+ years)
Private & Group Lessons
Simon Youl Tennis caters for both private and group lessons. Private sessions are 1 on 1 with the coach. Group lessons can be 2, 3 or 4 players with the coach. Private sessions are either 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour plus in duration. Group sessions are for 45 minutes or 1 hour plus duration. Ideally for group sessions clients can arrange 2, 3 or 4 players and check with Simon if there is a lesson time available or Simon may communicate an allocated time where a player could fit into a group session of 2, 3 or 4 players. Simon also has an assistant trainer/hitter his son Tom Youl who is very experienced high level player and is available for private training sessions. See Book a Session:
Coaching Pricing Structure
Private Lessons
from coaches
(Simon $45) (Tom $25)
p/half hour
- Development Stage Specifics
- Fitness & Mental Gains
- Technical/Tactical Development
- Point Play Game Development
- Video Analysis - TA Technique
- Live & Dead Ball Drilling
- Individual Needs & Wants
Group Lessons
from coaches
(Simon $25)
p/hr per player (4 player group)
- Development Stage Specifics
- Fitness & Mental Gains
- Technical/Tactical Development
- Point Play Game Development
- Doubles Skills Development
- Live & Dead Ball Drilling
- Team Building
Coaching Pricing Structure
- Development Stage Specifics
- Fitness & Mental Gains
- Technical/Tactical Development
- Point Play Game Development
- Video Analysis - TA Technique
- Live & Dead Ball Drilling
- Individual Needs & Wants
- Development Stage Specifics
- Fitness & Mental Gains
- Technical/Tactical Development
- Point Play Game Development
- Doubles Skills Development
- Live & Dead Ball Drilling
- Team Building
Testimonials
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Holistic Development Approach
A well-balanced exercise program can improve general health, and slow the effects of ageing.
Fitness and Training
Exercise improves mental health, maintains fitness, and speeds up your play on court.
Lifestyle Choices
Social interaction and regular exercise builds confidence and increases your sense of well-being.
Simon Youl Tennis
Rosny Park Tennis Club
18 Bastick St,
Rosny Park TAS 7018
Coaches:
Simon Youl - Ph: 0417 531 068
Tom Youl - Ph: 0447 963 527