Meet aaron leeder-chard
A Tennis Journey Spanning Two Decades
Aaron Leeder-Chard's passion for tennis began at age 7 when he picked up a racquet for the first time at a local club in Mount Eliza. From those humble beginnings, Aaron climbed the ranks to become a professional tennis player, competing internationally for more than six years.
Now, after 22 years in the tennis world, Aaron has transitioned his expertise into coaching. With a decade of coaching experience, he is the Managing Director and Head Coach at ALC Tennis Academy, based at Rye Tennis Club.
Over the years, Aaron has worked with reputable sponsors and clubs, including Head, Babolat, Wilson, Prince, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, and Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club. His dedication to creating positive experiences for aspiring players shapes everything he does.
Experience
- Tennis Victoria Premier League 2020 - Runners Up - Team, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
- Tennis Victoria Premier League 2021 - Champions - Team, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
- Tennis Victoria - Men's Pennant Player of The Year 2022 - Grade 1
- Tennis Victoria - Men's Pennant Player of The Year 2024 - State Grade
- Aaron Leeder-Chard - 17 Consecutive Years @ State Grade, Premier League or Australian Tennis League
- Aaron Leeder-Chard - 3 x Men's Singles Champion - Club Championships, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
- Career High ATP Singles Ranking #1043
- Career High Australian Singles Ranking #30-40
MEET OUR COACHING TEAM
We have four exceptional coaches delivering lessons as part of the ALCTA Coaching Program at Rye Tennis Club.
We are locals and each of us currently resides on the Mornington Peninsula. Furthermore, we all have been brought up in this beautiful part of the world!
From left to right:
- Ethan Doherty - Senior Coach
- Aaron Leeder-Chard - Head Coach
- Noah Anderson - Senior Coach
- Lachlan Murphy - Assistant Coach
Our Partners
