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 Why Choose MITS

MITS coaches have proven for over 25 years that they can grow, nurture and produce high performance results in all athletes and set them on the right pathway to success. Our staff experiences combined had involvement with 15 Top 100 players on both the WTA and ATP Tours as well as over 15 Top 100 ITF Juniors, alongside Davis Cup, Federation Cup, Hopman Cup and Grand Slams.

Our Aim is to provide a disciplined and challenging training enviroment that will empower all players to maximize their potential in tennis and life.

Meet the Team

  • Michael Baroch

    The founder of the Melbourne International Tennis School and director of coaching, Michael began his tennis journey under the tuition of one of the world's greatest coaches of all time, Tony Roche. Michael now heads the company which has a base in Melbourne, Singapore and Laos, and mentors his staff of over 20 coaches of which have all developed under the MITS philosophy, a prerequisite for coaching in his organisation.

    Top Experiences

    ● Hitting partner for Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker & Stefan Edberg ● Former coach of Maria Sharapova & Mark Philippoussis ● Former coach of Vietnamese and Chinese Davis Cup Teams

    Top Qualification

    ●Tennis Australia Level 3 High Performance

  • Marc Sophoulis

    After injury cut short a playing career in 2001, Marc turned his hand to becoming a career coach. Under the guidance of his mentor Michael Baroch, Marc spent 6 years studying the game before completing his coaching qualifications. Currently heading the team of coaches at The MITS base in Melbourne, Marc also mixes his coaching repertoire with an assistant coaching role at the Richmond Football clubs VFL team, as well as his role as a Learning Facilitator for Tennis Australia's coaching courses

    Top Experiences

    ● Coach of Dane Propoggia, Anastasia Rodionova & Arina Rodionova ● Recognised as top 3 Talent Development Coaches in Australia (2013 & 2014) ● Assistant Coach at Richmond Football Club VFL

    Top Qualification

    ● Tennis Australia Level 3 High Performance

  • Mikallie Baroch

    The daughter of director Michael Baroch, Mikallie has grown up with a tennis racquet in her hand. A very handy junior player, representing her state and country on multiple occasions. Now a coach since 18 years old, she embraces her role as a female mentor for all aspiring female athletes within the academy.

    Top Experiences

    ● Hitting partner for Monqiue Adamczak & Maria Sharapova at the age of 14 ● Media Player Liaison for the Vietnamese Davis Cup Team

    Top Qualifications

    ● Tennis Australia Level 1 Junior Development ● Bachelor in Business Marketing ● Cert IV in Personal Training

  • Mitchell Baroch

    Mitchell, son of MITS Director Michael Baroch, is one of Victoria's up and coming coaches for both tennis and soccer. At the age of 21, has already been coaching for many years now and has developed a philosophy that is in line with that of MITS as a collective. He is the head coach at our Development Centre, Maidstone Tennis Club, leading the way for developing players for our High Performance Centre’s. Mitchell possesses a very open minded approach to coaching, constantly looking for new ways and ideas to develop his players while maintaining core principles throughout.

    Top Experiences

    ● Head Coach at Maidstone Tennis Club ● Coaching staff for Elite Squads at MITS Tennis

    Top Qualifications

    ● Bachelor of Psychology ● Tennis Australia Level 1 Junior Development ● Cert IV in Sports Coaching

  • Benson Pisanelli

    Benson is another one of MITS up and coming coaches that has gone through the system from a young age. Benson has a great sense of the technical, tactical, physical and mental requirements of a tennis player that he expresses to every one of the players he coaches. He prides himself on his leadership and mentoring qualities in which he instils in his players . He has a very friendly demeanour and is our leading coach in the Orange and Competition Stage player.

    Top Experiences

    ● Tennis Scholarship at Maribyrong Sports Academy ● Winner with boys tennis team at National Championships in Albury

    Top Qualifications

    ● Tennis Australia Community Qualified Coach ● Year 12 Graduate at Maribyrong Sports Academy

  • Masa Jovanovic

    Masa has played tennis at a top level for the past 10+ years and has travelled on tour, around the world, learning the game of tennis in the most practical way possible. She is a Tennis Australia Junior Development qualified coach and has been coaching for more than 5 years. She has an amazing passion for not only tennis, but developing athletes, improving people’s attitudes and mindset, and coaches with unwavering energy.

    Top Experiences

    ● WTA Singles Career-high ranking of 583 ● WTA Doubles Career-high ranking of 650

    Top Qualifications

    ● Tennis Australia Level 1 Junior Development ● Cert IV in Personal Training

  • Tristan Sass

"Don't count the things you do, but instead do the things that count and increase the value in which your tennis means to you"

- MITS Tennis

Programs

Choose the best program for your needs, improve your game and your physical and mental conditions.

We provide a wide array of tennis classes for different age group, level, fitness and for FUN too! Check out our FAQs if you are a first-timer.

Full-Time Athlete Program

Our full-time bespoke athlete program caters for high performance and tour-level players to prepare the player for the pro circuit. A dedicated coach will train, travel, manage and consult for those looking to pursue professional pathways in tennis.

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See You On The Court

 

Maribyrnong Sports Academy

Maribyrnong College
River Street Maribyrnong

  • World-Class Facilities

  • 6 Flood lit hard courts

  • Indoor and Outdoor Running Tracks

  • State of the art Gym, including free weights, machines and cardio room

  • Indoor Stadium including Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Offices

  • Lecture rooms, classrooms, Offices, Boardroom

 

Maidstone Tennis Club

Cnr Mephan Street & Rosamond Road

  • Brilliant Development Hub

  • 4 Flood lit hard courts

  • State of the art MITS Mini’s courts available for red-stage players

  • Coaching is available for all members and non-members on weekdays and competition is played on weekends as well

  • Maidstone Tennis Club is associated with the Western Region Tennis Association and Tennis Victoria

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Australia

Need more training to build strength and agility? MITS provides a holistic fitness regime to build the best potential our of you. MITS pride in having certified and experienced trainers to lead our respective sports team.