An Australian native, professional tennis coach, Sarah Stone has been coaching on the WTA tour for over 10 years. A former professional player, Stone has a vast amount of experience at the very top of women's tennis. Sarah was the coach of Samantha Stosur who was a 3-time grand slam champion whilst under her tutelage. Additionally, she has coached 5 other top 100 players. She is one of very few females coaching on the WTA tour and to be a WTA Gold Coach.
Sarah Stone is the founder and CEO of The Women's Tennis Coaching Association (a non-profit organization) and is a committee member of the International Club of Australia. Sarah is extremely passionate about using sports for social change.
Sarah Stone is a professional tennis coach. There is a strong family tie to tennis in the Stone family. Sarah's father, Terry, is a former professional tennis player and former director of tennis at Grace Park Hawthorn Club in Melbourne Australia. Sarah's brother, Adam, Play Division 1 college tennis and assisted her as a hitting partner for Samantha Stosur. Her mother, older brother, and Grandparents are all club tennis players. A passionate teacher, Sarah has seen and worked with players of all ages and standards.
Sarah is the former director of tennis at Columbine Country Club in Colorado and Volunteer Assistant coach at Pac 12 school the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has built her coach philosophy through her years of vast experience, believing that the art of teaching is the most critical skill when it comes to helping a beginner level player get started or creating a Grand Slam champion. Sarah's teaching style has a very strong technical element, as it is her belief that technique must be sound in order to stand up to the pressures of the highest level of professional tennis. Working with a player is not just a job, it is a way of life, both a mentoring position and a supporter. Developing world-class tennis players requires strength, respect, trust, and integrity, and above all else an unwavering commitment to the journey.
Sarah Stone is an internationally renowned speaker. With her extensive expertise in professional tennis, private club management, and education, Sarah has the ability to speak to a very broad audience. Known for her passion and ability to engage professionals from all industries Sarah is a charismatic storyteller and proven presenter.
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