“We knew that a large percentage of
people who can and would love to
play tennis aren’t playing at all or
very little compared to what they
were. I think the reason is that
playing or practicing tennis is good
but just doesn’t measure up compared
to other things they can spend their
time, energy and dollars on for most
people in 21st century and beyond.
Many players, coaches, centre and
business operators were and still
are moving away from Tennis mainly
because of falling participation
rates, too little return for effort,
stagnant incomes and the absence of
status and a secure future.”
“As well we could see that for some
people, tennis was too individual,
elite and based around trying to
beat each other. Tournaments and
competitions are too tough for many
people who are not so individually
competitive.”
“We hope Tennis Blast is part of the
answer.”
- David Bailey & Kerry Dock.
David and Kerry’s joint
aim is:
“To get more people playing
tennis and to assist every
member
of the Tennis Blast Group in
fulfilling their dreams in all
areas of life.
David Bailey
- Is a world recognised
tennis movement and fitness
expert who has worked many Grand
Slam players including Monica
Seles and current 2010 Pros
Jarmila Gajdosova, Tatiana
Perebiynis, Melanie South,
Bethanie Mattek, Catalina
Castano, Ann Kethavong, Claudine
Shaul and Jelena Dokic.
- Studied 30,000 video clips
of Grand Slam players including
Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras,
Lleyton Hewitt, , Gustarvo
Kuerten, Venus and Serena
Williams, Roger Federer, Justine
Henin-Hardenne, Monica Seles and
Martina Hingis to invent this
original system containing
terminology that is simple and
easy to follow.
- Has lectured for Tennis
Coaches Australia, Tennis
Australia and Tennis N.Z, the
2006 World Tennis Conference
with Nick Bollettieri, through
out the US for the United States
Professional Tennis Association
conferences, through out the UK
and Europe for The English Lawn
Tennis Association and various
county offices.
- Produced the “Bailey Method
Footwork DVD” endorsed by Nick
Bollettieri in 2006
Kerry Dock
- Has played tennis since 1970
and a professional coach since
1978.
- His specialty has been
encouraging new players and
solving problems in an
experienced player’s game. Then
inspiring them continually. He
has now switched to specializing
in 4-10 year olds.
- Using his experience, having
coached many players and watched
many matches, Kerry has helped
over 5000 players enjoy the
game, a high percentage of
nationally ranked players and
over 40 coaches and many others
in different areas, make careers
in tennis. “If you teach the
players the correct basics,
etiquette and sportsmanship,
when they mature and have had
time to understand the game,
Tennis will become a life-long
friend, “Kerry says.
- I love tennis and seeing
others improve and love it too.
Adopted from Tennis Coaches
Australia in the 1980s, analysis
and correction and quality of
control have been Kerry’s focus.
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