In playing tennis, everyone needs to start somewhere and the sooner you start, the more opportunity you have to develop good skills that can stay with you for a lifetime.
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The Muller Park Tennis Club was sad to farewell super coach Pippa Higgins Earl who had to return to her home on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately, Higgins has had a slow recovery from a stroke last year and has been unable to return. However, this term the club has welcomed a new coach to use the Muller Park courts.
Bob Hough has recently moved out west from Port Macquarie to be closer to his family.
He spent many years enthusing young players at the successful Kendall Tennis Club and is keen to be involved in coaching children here in Dubbo. At present, he has a primary aged group every Tuesday afternoon from 4pm. Hough is keen to welcome more beginners and players of all ages to come either to group or individual sessions. Hough is a proven coach with plenty of experience so it shapes as a huge chance got local players. Hough can be contacted on 0400446085.
For tennis fans, it was also a thrill to see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal do battle in the final of the Shanghai Masters last weekend. These players have fought back from injury and hopefully their dedication and good sportsmanship can be a great inspiration to younger players here in Dubbo and all over Australia.
For anyone keen on taking part in social tennis locally, the start time is 1pm Sundays. More information an be found by contacting mullerparktennisclub@gmail.com or visiting the Muller Park Tennis Club Inc. Facebook page or http://www.tennis.com.au/mullerparktennisclub/.
