Hayley Tsao

Hi everyone, I'm Hayley and I'm excited to run to be your next R&D officer.

Tennis has always been a hobby I've turned to - although not the most skilled - it has served as an outlet outside of classes for me to relax and meet people from different courses. I am passionate about sharing this experience with more people which is why I'm running for this role. I want to make UCL tennis even more accessible and welcoming to everyone, especially for those who have always wanted to try tennis but felt too intimidated.

As R&D officer, I would focus on making tennis sessions more structured and tailored to different ability levels. This is done by introducing a weekly skills or technique focus - such as serves, volleys or match tactics - which would give players the opportunity to drop in with a clear goal and see tangible improvements. This would ensure the session feels purposeful without taking away the relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, I would love to organise more social mixers and mini tournaments, helping to build confidence and strengthen the community within the club.

So, why vote for me? I'm organised, approachable, and genuinely passionate about bringing more fun to the tennis community. With the resources UCL Tennis already has, I'm confident that anyone—whether you're a pro player or have never picked up a racket—can benefit from being part of this society.