Meet Your Coaches

Shiralee Allen and Leanne Hewett

Leanne Hewett: 

Leanne has been playing racquet sports (tennis, squash and now pickleball) for 50 years and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of sport with others. 

Located at Lavington Pickleball Club near Albury and the Riverina area - can't wait to meet you when you're travelling south. 

Leanne is one of the founders of pickleball in the Albury area, PANSW Ambassador for the Albury region, volunteer club coach, and our Club's Secretary.

Shiralee Allen:

Shiralee has been playing tennis locally since the age of 6 years, and took up the pickleball challenge in 2022. As Club President and volunteer club pickleball coach, Shiralee has a strong interest in building Lavington Tennis & Pickleball Club, and is on hand to help beginners through to intermediate players.

Shiralee is the Director and Lead Coach of Albury Pickleball Academy, advancing sound pickleball skill-sets and confidence in juniors and adults. Shiralee developed solid pickleball programs aligned to the NSW Education Curriculum, which has seen a growth in junior participation locally.

As one of the founders of pickleball in the Albury area, Shiralee's love of the sport is fervent. You can find Shiralee on the court most days.