

Matthew Teivans | ATA Founder and Director
Founder and Director of The Adelaide Tennis Academy (ATA)
20+ years of elite playing and coaching experience
Number 1 ranked junior in SA; Division 1 NCAA College player in the US; Coaching experience at Harvard and Pure Tennis Academy in Brisbane
Tennis Australia Next Gen High Performance Coach; Club professional at Collingrove Tennis Club; Marryatville High School tennis program coach and current SA State Team coach
Coaching Jonas Hahn, competing successfully across the country and abroad at all major tournaments, including the Australian National Championships and the Orange Bowl in Miami Florida, the worlds biggest 12u event
When Matt is on court, expect to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Matthew Teivans
ATA Director and Head Coach – 0430879489
Theo Dalkos | ATA Director and General Manager
Director and General Manager of business operations at ATA
Managing successful relations with all ATA clientele and key stakeholders
ATA financial controller with 20+ years corporate experience
Accredited and practising tennis coach for over 25 years
Player manager for ATA athletes competing at the highest level, including the Australian National Championships and December Showdown annually
“Work Hard – Have Fun – High Standards”
Theo Dalkos
ATA Director and General Manager – 0432938912
Luke Sebastiani | ATA Director and Head Coach
With 17 years of coaching experience in Australia and Germany (1 year), Luke Sebastiani is a highly respected figure in player development. He works with athletes from green ball tennis through to high-performance national competition.
Luke is a Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach. He brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and professionalism to every stage of the player pathway.
He is a 2x South Australian Men’s State League Champion and a current competitor on the State League and Australian Money Tour circuits. He also has playing and coaching experience in Germany’s competitive club league.
In addition to his coaching, Luke is a professional hitting partner for top 100 ATP and WTA players. This experience gives his athletes rare insight into the standards and demands of the world’s best.
His coaching philosophy focuses on building athletes who are strong, efficient movers and technically sound players who are mentally tough. He applies principles from internationally recognised movement specialists.
Luke holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary/Middle School Education from the University of South Australia. This background supports his structured and developmental approach to coaching.
Outside of the court, Luke is the creator and host of the “ATA Going Pro” podcast. He interviews professional players, coaches, S&C experts, and industry leaders, sharing the stories and strategies behind their success.
Luke Sebastiani
ATA Director and Head Coach – 0414244407
Sami Chowdhury | Senior Coach and Head of Junior Pathway
Specialising in High Performance Junior Development at ATA, with over a decade of coaching & playing experience.
Former NCAA Division 1 College Player with coaching experience at world renowned academies including Barcelona Tennis Academy & Emilio Sanchez Academy.
Accredited Tennis Australia Club Professional and Emilio Sanchez Academy – Barcelona Certified Coach. Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide & North Carolina State University.
Highly successful corporate career post graduation working for a FTSE 250 Multinational Firm, before returning to work in his true passion of coaching Tennis.
When Sami is on court, expect to push beyond your limits and unlock your full potential.
Sami Chowdhury ATA Senior Coach – 0424779641
Dylan Truong | Junior Coach
ATA Junior Development Coach including Green Ball and Mini’s program
ATA Social Media and Marketing lead coordinator
University of Adelaide, Bachelor of Physiotherapy student
South Australian Men’s State League current player
Sets the playing standard and intensity level at our 2 hour hitting squads
When Dylan is on court, be ready to move fast and have some fun
Dylan Truong
Junior Coach – 0426594117