Sean Wilkeson
Director - Head Coach
Sean is a highly experienced tennis coaching professional with over 35 years in the Australian tennis industry, specialising in long-term athlete development and high-performance outcomes.
At We Are Tennis, Sean plays a key leadership role in designing and implementing structured training systems across two core pathways: Development and Performance. His work ensures players are guided through clearly defined stages, from foundational skill acquisition to the demands of elite competition.
Within the Development Pathway, Sean focuses on building strong technical foundations, movement efficiency, and competitive awareness. Players are prepared for progression into tournament environments such as Junior Tour events, Australian Open Juniors qualification pathways, and entry-level ITF Junior competitions. His programs emphasise consistency, discipline, and the habits required for long-term success.
In the Performance Pathway, Sean works with aspiring and established competitors targeting national and international results. He has successfully coached players competing in ITF Junior events, ITF Futures tournaments, Premier League competition, and National-level championships.
His athletes have progressed through competitive draws at both domestic and international events, reflecting a clear ability to transition players from development stages into high-performance environments.
Sean also leads coach education within the program, having served as Lead Educator for ATPCA Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses. He is committed to developing quality coaches who can deliver consistent, high-level training aligned with modern performance standards.
Bringing valuable playing experience to his coaching, Sean has competed in ITF Futures events across Europe and Australia, as well as Satellite tournaments in Australia. This background provides practical insight into the professional tour and informs his performance-focused approach.
He has coached players through to the International Professional Tennis Tour level and continues to offer private coaching by appointment, supporting individual performance goals within the academy framework.
Sean began playing tennis at the age of four and maintains a lifelong passion for the sport. His coaching philosophy is influenced by players such as Ash Barty and Roger Federer, reflecting a commitment to versatility, professionalism and intelligent match play.
Outside of tennis, Sean enjoys spending time with his wife Kylie, two sons, who share his love of sport, and cycling in his spare time.
Professional Credentials
Certifications
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Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach
- Australian Tennis Professionals Coaches Association Lvl 1 & 2
- Undertaking Bachelor of Psychology Swinburne University
background
- Managing Director and Head Coach at The Tennis Institute
- Managing Director and Head Coach at We Are Tennis
- Senior Tennis Coach at the Victorian Tennis Academy
- Manager/Head Coach at Courtsportz
- Owner/Operator Champion Tennis
Professional Experience
- Coaching players on the professional tennis
tour - Development of High Performance Players
- Administration and management of professional coaching organisations
- Implementation of Quality Systems to ISO standards
