Coach Credentials

Head Coach Allan McDonald has a wealth of experience as both a coach and international-level player:

 

  • Australian Junior Hardcourt Champion
  • Australian Junior Grasscourt Champion
  • Ranked No 1 Junior in Australia
  • Represented Australia in Junior Davis Cup alongside John Alexander
  • South African u/21 Champion
  • Numerous Australian State Titles
  • NSW u/21 Singles Champion
  • Australian Open Hardcourt Doubles Champion
  • NSW team member vs French Davis Cup team (alongside Mark Edmondson, Bob Giltinan and John Marks)
  • Five years playing Wimbledon, French, Italian, US and German Open Championships
  • International Grand Prix circuit for six years
  • Tournament victories in West Germany, England, Belgium, Holland
  • Top Australian rankings of 8 (doubles) and 12 (singles)
  • Represented NSW twice - Linton Cup
  • Ranked number 1 player in three winning Blackwell Cup teams
  • Payed Div 1 German National League for three years
  • Former President - Tennis Coaches Australia
  • Life Member - Tennis Coaches Australa