Advantage U

Our beginnings

Advantage U was founded by Alec & Natalie Pero in 1995, both committed to quality service and strong business ethics.

Alec is a Certified Club Professional and has many years experience in both playing competitively locally and overseas, as well as solid experience in high level coaching. In addition Alec also qualified as a level 2 Fitness Instructor in Aerobics and Gym brings many years of teaching aerobics and working in the fitness industry at all levels. After a long absence in the professional world for over 15 years Alec returned to his passion tennis in 1995.
Natalie is a social and competition tennis player, her background is in business administration, her focus is public relations and finance.

Our founder

The Tennis and Fitness aspect of our business is overseen by Alec Pero our Director of Coaching & Fitness, he is a fully qualified Club Professional coach with over 30 years experience. Alec has both strong playing background and also worked with players to the ATP, ITF and WTA level, he also lectures for Tennis Australia to new coach trainees junior Development and more experienced Club Professionals. Alec is also a qualified Level 2 Fitness instructor; Alec has competed in Aerobic championships and also had great success in the gym with body builders and athletes alike.

Our passion

Alec's enthusiasm and passion for success is the driving force behind maximising results with all his team and charges. Alec's work to develop the potential of players and athletes to the highest level is well documented. It is this determination that ensures Alec's team are of the highest quality at all times, ensuring delivery of the latest ideas to all level of players and athletes.

Advantage U started with the idea of providing the best service and professionalism we can. Our aim is to develop each and every player to the fullest of their potential for whatever reason they learn tennis. Today we are proud to say that this is still our primary focus and the basic fundamental of our delivery mechanism. Alec and Natalie like to see a well disciplined team guiding the players and athletes; whilst at the same time making training enjoyable (this optimises the results).