Our Team
Our Team
LOOPS founders and creators are a family affair, giving the facility a warm and fun-filled atmosphere. LOOPS is led by Joe Gerada a proven performer in the industry and a team of industry-leading coaches. Joe is no stranger to High Performance Table Tennis who currently associated to working and developing twelve National Squad Members.
Joe Gerada
General Manager & Head Coach
Joe Gerada has been involved in table tennis for 40 years. He loves working with anyone wanting to get better and improve their game. Joe's proven philosophy consists of hard work, discipline and playing the game for what it is. "I'll teach you to play and provide you with the chance to become a professional athlete".
Read MoreMelissa Tapper
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 MoreRussell Lavale
Senior Team Advisor
Russ joined the LOOPS team in 2021 as a Senior Team Coach with success forming good relationships with the likes of Tapper, Pellissier, Dixon, Luu and Quah. Russ joined the team for a week long training camps in Brisbane and has signed on for 2022 and 2023 season.
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Male Athletes
LOOPS are proud to present is current Male National Squad Members including Nathan Pellissier a Tokyo Paralympic Silver Medalist and Australian Champion, Xavier Dixon a recent German World Tour Mixed Doubles finalists, Finn Luu form 10th World Ranked Cadet, Daniel Noura National Hopes Silver Medalist and Jayden Deng recently selected in the Table Tennis Australia Identified Hopes Squad.
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 MoreSui Deng
Head Trainer
Sui is the current Head Junior Coach, of German decent, Sui has been working with LOOPS for past 18 months. His Chinese approach to the game is sure to help everyone improve and enjoy the game he loves.
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Female Athletes
LOOPS are proud to present is current Female National Squad Members including Melissa Tapper a Tokyo Paralympic Silver Medalist, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and Australian Champion, Sanaya Budashadasa, Chermaine Quah, Cherry Le, Hannah Green and Olivia Green who combine as the strongest female squad in the country training four times weekly at LOOPS TTC, who combine to hold several National and Oceania Championships and are the prefect role models for females in sports and table tennis.
Read MoreTIBHAR
Equipment Partner
LOOPS welcome TIBHAR one of the major Germany-based table tennis manufacturers to the the team. Tibhar produces a wide range of the highest quality and professional table tennis equipment, suitable for beginners all the way up to the elite levels. They also have some specialised equipment that you won't find from other brands!
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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