We have classes for children of all skill levels before and after school and on the weekend, adult classes on Monday mornings ( 9 till 10am) and Monday evenings (5.30 till 6.30 pm)
Private tuition is avialble also. Email rangetennisclub@gmail.com for more information.
COACHES
(a) Alvin Gardiner
In 1977 Alvin played John McEnroe in the first round of the French Open. At a media conference McEnroe was asked if he knew anything about his first round opponent. McEnroe responded with ' He's an Aussie Journeyman'. This became the title of Alvins book 'Aussie Journeyman': Memoir of a Touring Tennis Professional
Alvin was born in Tara & attended Harristown High School and was recently inducted into the schools Hall of fame.
- Ranked 90 in the world ( Dec. 1978)
- Frequent player of Wimbledon, French, US & Australian Opens
- Ranked #1 in the world in the Over 35's
- Based at Newport Beach Tennis Club, California for 20 years.
(b) Paul Mooney
Playing
- Former top Australian Junior
- Collegiate player Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,Oklahoma, USA
- NJCAA Collegiate Champion Team, Odessa College, Odessa ,Texas,USA
- Queensland Open Mens Doubles Champion
- Multiple winner of the Toowoomba Mens Singles Championships
Work
Professional at various clubs both in Australia & Overseas
- Westside Tennis Club, Houston, Texas,USA
- Odessa Country Club, Odessa, Texas,USA
- Hamilton Island Racquet Club, Hamilton Island, Qld
- Lismore Tennis Club, Lismore,NSW
- Taught at various schools throughout the Toowoomba Region
Special Events
Organized several major tennis exhibitions involving world class tennis professionals
- Australian Davis Cup Exhibition, Gold Coast,Qld
- Australia v USA, Over 35's, Hamilton Island, Qld
- Grand Masters, Lake Hume Resort,Albury,NSW
- Co Founder of the Nationally Acclaimed Toowoomba Chronicle / World Vision Pro Celebrity Tennis Events
- Ran Nationally Acclaimed Tennis Camps, Lismore,NSW
Coaching
- Coached two Australian Junior Champions, Mark Way & Jodie Lynn
- Has worked, travelled with tour players
Qualifications
Tennis Australia - Registered Coach
Australian Tennis Professionals Coaches Association - Registered Coach
(c) Paul Naumann
- Former top Queensland junior player
- Captain / coach Ingolstadt Tennis Club, Germany
- Captain / coach Oedle Tennis Club,Germany
- Coached tour players
- Former Towoomba Anglican School ( TAS ) Head Tennis Coach
- TAS was the best performing tennis school on the Darling Downs for 30 + years under Pauls guidance
- Former committee member Toowoomba Tennis Association
- Tennis Australia - Registered Coach