MEET THE TEAM

Ben has been a tennis coach for over 25 years and is also the head coach at Parkside Tennis Academy. In that time, Ben has coached some of Canberra's leading players as well as well as establishing Parkside Tennis at the Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club which recently won best club in Australia.  

 

Ben has been a Pickleball convert since first playing the game. Since then he has completed workshops with some of the leading players and coaches in the game including Mitch Hargreaves (Aus no 1 singles player) Rick Waitzkin (48 career medals) and Bill Riddle (award winning US college coach and Pickleball coach)

 

Ben has won silver medals at the Australian Pickleball Championships and the ACT Pickleball Championships.

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Ben brings all his experience from tennis coaching to pickleball, and enjoys getting deep into technical improvements using a variety of methods including video analysis and finding creative ways to unlock his players potential. His lessons are fun engaging and he has built up a loyal group of players.

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Fun Fact - Ben once coached for 24 hours straight for a charity before running a Cardio session with Nick Kygrios.

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Lee is a highly skilled pickleball player and Level 2 qualified coach who began his pickleball journey in early 2023. Known for his quick hands, strong net presence, and smart point construction, Lee brings a modern, high-energy approach to the game that reflects the Vision Pickleball philosophy.

When not coaching or hosting Vision Pickleball events, Lee competes at national tournaments across Australia. He has achieved success at the Australian Pickleball Championships, the NSW Open, and several other tournaments at the 4.0+ level, continually refining his game and bringing that high-level experience back into his coaching.

Beyond competition, Lee plays a key role in the Vision Pickleball community by hosting leagues and events that are inclusive, well-run, and player-focused. Creating a positive experience where every player feels welcomed, challenged, and supported is always his priority.

Lee has further developed his coaching knowledge and on-court style through coaching camps with respected players such as Mitch Hargreaves, Sarah Burr, and Coco Loco. These experiences continue to shape both his playing style and his coaching approach.

As a Vision Pickleball coach, Lee is passionate about long-term player development, with a strong focus on new to intermediate players. He believes coaching is about more than just the session — it’s about the journey. Lee works closely with players to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a clear pathway for improvement, helping them take the next step in their pickleball journey.

If you’re looking to level up your game, Lee is available for private coaching. Speak to your Vision team to find out more.

Vision Pickleball — Where Development Meets Community.

 

Fun Fact - Lee's nickname 'Leethal' comes from his achievement as a junior cricket player when he bowled out six players in six consecutive balls at a national level. The Guinness Book of Records recorded this achievement. 

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Thach and Ben met playing pickleball at a social event and where they found out that they shared a similar sporting upbringing and a new love for Pickleball. Thach is a keen student of the game and enjoys spending his spare time watching and learning from all players at a social and competitive level. 

 

Thach was instrumental in the development and organisation of the Canberra Pickleball League and is one of the most respected players in the local region.

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Thach grew up playing racquet sports and has played: tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis at a representative level.  This allows Thach to bring together a wide range of skills to pickleball.

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Thach's analytical mind is also an asset as a coach as he is able to deconstruct a player game and understand their strengths and weaknesses. Thach has a level 2 coaching qualification. 

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Thach has recently won a Silver Medal in the Menai championships and a Bronze in the Open Division at the ACT Championships.

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Fun Fact: Thach is also a keen runner who has completed 10 ultramarathons and is a qualified running coach​

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A longtime competitive tennis player, Ty transitioned to pickleball in 2023 and rapidly ascended the ranks. Ty has shared the No. 1 ranking for Men’s 35+ Singles in Australia and previously held a global singles ranking of 193.

Ty is a formidable presence in Singles, Gender Doubles, and Mixed Doubles at both the local and national levels. His standout 2025 season included Gold at the PPA Australian Open (35+ Doubles), Gold at the ACT Big Chill (35+ Singles), Silver at the NSW Championships for Men's 35+ Singles and Gold in Men's singles 35+ at the ACT Championships.

Ty is dedicated to sharing his technical knowledge and strategic insights to help the next generation of players elevate their game and progress their skills no matter what level they play.

Ty currently holds a Level 1 Coaching accreditation and is a certified player rating provider

 

Fun fact: Ty has also been a keen skateboarder all his life and continues to this day​​​​​​​​​​​