XC ACADEMY · PLAYER STORIES

Progress deserves
a spotlight.

Real players, real commitment, and competitive milestones. Every pathway looks different—and each achievement is worth celebrating.

HALL OF FAME / JUNIOR PLAYERS

Young players. Big milestones.

Celebrating junior players as they develop their skills, build confidence, and take their first competitive steps.

Preston Yen at a tennis eventJunior player
JUNIOR TENNIS

Preston Yen

QTC Red Ball Fixture Runner-Up

Queensland Tennis Centre · Term 3, 2026

Full of energy and competitive spirit, Preston began coaching in 2024. After a break, we reunited in 2025 and continued building his technique and match strategy.

His fearless approach, exceptional stamina, and determination to keep improving helped him finish runner-up in the QTC Red Ball Fixture in Term 3, 2026.

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Junior player
JUNIOR TENNIS

Gloria Lou

2026 JDS CBC Metro Region – UQ Runner-Up

2026 JDS CBC Metro Region – UQ

Gloria began coaching with XC Academy in early 2026. Her intelligence, preparation and work ethic stood out as we focused on footwork, fitness and taking the ball earlier.

Just a few months into our journey, her commitment to practice outside lessons helped her finish runner-up at the 2026 JDS CBC Metro Region – UQ tournament.

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HALL OF FAME / ADULT PLAYERS

Progress has no age limit.

Recognizing adult players whose commitment and purposeful practice have led to meaningful competitive results.

Shawn Wang at a tennis eventAdult player
ADULT TENNIS

Shawn Wang

Brisbane UTR 2.5 Tournament Champion

Brisbane · UTR 2.5 tournament

Shawn began as a complete beginner when we started working together in 2023. He committed to two hours of coaching every week for a year before going on to win a UTR 2.5 tournament championship.

Self-driven and disciplined, Shawn combines high personal standards with intelligence and curiosity. His tennis development has continued beyond our first year of training.

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Adult player
ADULT TENNIS

Marcia Kong

UTR 2.5 Champion · 2026 UQ Winter Night Singles Champion

Brisbane UTR 2.5 · 2026 OC UQ Tennis Club Winter Night Singles Tournament

Marcia began learning tennis as a complete beginner in 2023. With a natural feel for the ball and rhythm, she worked hard to build her fundamentals and later won a UTR 2.5 championship.

She went on to win the 2026 OC UQ Tennis Club Winter Night Singles Tournament, another milestone in her continuing development.

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Zifeng Chen at a tennis eventAdult player
ADULT TENNIS

Zifeng Chen

Dedicated Competitive Player

Coaching journey began in July 2025

Already showing great potential when we began coaching together in July 2025, Zifeng brings determination, curiosity, and a fearless attitude toward challenges to every session.

He continues to practice, compete, ask thoughtful questions, and reflect outside training as we develop his technique and tactics together.

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