After learning many life lessons in tennis, Women’s Scholarship Coach Marisa Gianotti is now applying them to her coaching career.
Melbourne, Australia, 17 September 2022 | Tennis Australia
Marisa Gianotti, a Women’s Scholarship Coach recipient, says stepping outside of your comfort zone is a key lesson for playing tennis – and one she also relied on when making the transition to coaching.
As she reflects on her tennis journey the former WTA player, who first began coaching as junior assistant, explains how she loves to giving back to the sport that has provided her with so much opportunity.
Tell us about your own start in the game?
My tennis journey started when I was nine years old. My neighbour’s backyard had a tennis court and every afternoon my brother and I would go over and play on the court. Soon after, my parents enrolled me in weekly tennis lessons. From there my love and passion for tennis grew, from competing and training, to learning and creating life experiences.
What are some highlights of your time in tennis?
It has provided me with incredible experiences and opportunities. Some of my highlights include travelling the world to train and compete, where I was able to obtain a WTA singles and double ranking. Growing up in Western Australia, one of my goals was to win the prestigious WA Open. I achieved this goal when I won both the singles and doubles titles. As tennis is such an individual sport, it was always an honour to represent my state as both an athlete and a coach in a team environment.
What does becoming a Scholarship Coach as part of the Women and Girls Strategy mean for you?
I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work in a role and in a sport that I have so much passion for, and that has given me so much. Women coaching scholarships are a fantastic way to increase the volume of quality female coaches around the country in the high-performance environment, which is imperative to supporting aspiring athletes. To be able to give back and share my knowledge and experiences from my own journey, as well as learn from some of the best coaches in the country, is incredibly meaningful to me.
Why is coaching a great career?
Coaching can be a really rewarding career. People are placing their trust in you to help them develop, learn, and achieve their goals and aspirations. It’s an opportunity to make a positive difference and see the impact you can have on other peoples’ lives….
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