Our Team
Our Team
LOOPS founders and creators are a family affair, giving the facility a warm and fun-filled atmosphere. Our team is led by former Olympian and professional player Simon Gerada, his wife Melissa Tapper, who is a history making Olympian and Paralympian, together with his father Joe Gerada and a team of industry-best coaches.
Joe Gerada
Program Specialist & General Manager
Joe Gerada has been involved in table tennis for 40 years. He loves working with anyone wanting to get better and improve their game.
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Senior Team Specialist & Strategist
Melissa Tapper brings her knowledge of elite performance and processes as an athlete to the coaching staff at LOOPS. As Australia's first ever dual Paralympian and Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold medalists, Melissa's passion and drive is a great addition to the LOOPS training environment, aimed at giving athletes a different perspective and challenge their way of thinking.
Read MoreBrett Clarke
Professional Trainer and Coach
Brett Clarke Australia's leading export, coach of the Indian National Team rising to a Top 10 country in the world in 2020 during his tenor as lead coach.
Read MorePhil Tsamados
Business Manager
Phil brings years of experience in Business Management, Phil has overseen and built business' from the ground up including Cossack Pearls in Western Australia implementing administration, HR and Accounting Systems.
Read MorePatrick Wuertz
Legacy Engineer & Development
Patrick Wuertz is the current Head Coach for the Oceania region. Of German decent, Patrick has been working with LOOPS since 2016. He has worked with all of the champions and is keen to help anyone enjoy the game he loves.
Read MoreJeff Tran
Major Sponsor & Team Player
Jeff is a trial lawyer and he has entered the legal profession for more years than he would like to remember. Although Jeff has sincere respect for the Bench, he is not afraid to argue and fight for his clients. Jeff believes that each of his clients must be properly represented and must receive a ‘fair go’.
Read MoreJohn Mazurkiewicz
Club Legend & Structural Engineer
Johnny Maz aka Mazamoto is LOOPS' very own legend, John helps out with everything from one's backhand to the stadiums newly designed and built amenities.
Read Moreandro
Equipment Partner
andro is a passionate German table tennis brand that provides anything for the ambitioned player, partnered with HWATT & LOOPS since 2009 helping produce the number of national titles and champions at LOOPS.
Read MoreSimon Gerada
Consultant
Simon Gerada is a former Olympian, Australian Champion and has been a professional player for more than ten years. More recently, he has been coach to many National Squad and team members including Olympians, Paralympians, Commonwealth Games and World Championship medalists.
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