Since 2019, Sydney Beach Tennis School has been bringing the fun, fast-paced sport of beach tennis to the Northern Beaches. Starting with a small group at Manly Beach, we quickly made Collaroy Beach our home, building a vibrant community of players of all ages and skill levels. Today, SBTS has expanded across the Northern Beaches — South Narrabeen and North Narrabeen— helping more people discover the joy, fitness, and social fun of beach tennis.
Our Vision
"To create an inclusive and vibrant beach tennis community in Sydney, where players of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport, develop their skills, and experience the physical and mental benefits of playing on sand — including improved balance, low-impact fitness, stress relief, and a natural connection to the outdoors."
Our Mission
"Sydney Beach Tennis School delivers high-quality coaching, engaging programs, and exciting events that inspire participation, foster fun and skill development, promote health and wellbeing, and make beach tennis accessible to players of all ages and abilities, helping grow the sport across Sydney and Australia."
About us
Meet our Coaches:
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Cristian Van de Wyngard
Physical Education Teacher, UMCE Santiago - Chile
Junior Development Sports coaching - Tennis Australia
Cristián moved to Australia in 2010 and has been working as a tennis coach ever since, developing players from beginners to professionals, with many of them achieving trophies at both national and international levels.
In 2017, he discovered beach tennis, which soon became one of his greatest passions. By 2019, he earned his Beach Tennis Coaching Certification in Natal, Brazil, formally expanding his coaching career into the sport.
As part of his professional development, Cristián has trained with the Chilean National Team, gaining valuable insights into high-performance training. In 2023, he further strengthened his expertise by completing the Fidelis Bronze Beach Tennis Training in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
With his deep experience across both tennis and beach tennis, Cristián brings a versatile, results-driven, and player-focused coaching approach to every session.
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Cecilia Balieiro
Physical Education Teacher UMCE, Santiago - Chile.
Cecilia moved to Australia in 2010 and began her career in Sydney as a Gymnastics coach. She went on to work for several years in the swimming industry, teaching both infants and adults, before expanding her experience as a multi-sports and modified tennis coach in the Lower North Shore.
A lifelong athlete, Cecilia played indoor volleyball for more than 20 years before transitioning to beach tennis. Since 2019, she has been an active member of the Sydney Beach Tennis School and has quickly risen through the ranks to become a professional beach tennis player, ranked in the Top 200 in the world.
Cecilia has also undertaken specialized training with professional players ranked inside the Top 100 worldwide, further sharpening her skills and understanding of the game. In 2023, she earned her Bronze Certificate in Beach Tennis with Fedelis, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), solidifying her expertise as both a coach and player.