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| 1978 |
Completed HSC (VCE) |
| 1979-80 |
Entered Melbourne University – Commerce / Arts Deferred studies. |
| 1981-85 |
Travelled to United States.
After tournaments, started a tennis scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University. |
| 1986-87 |
Returned to Australia. Continued degree at Melbourne University. Completed coaching qualifications. |
| 1987 |
Commenced coaching at Royal Park Tennis Club. |
Playing C.V.
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| 1974 |
Started tennis at Lilydale Tennis Club, aged 13. |
| 1974-76 |
Coaching competition, Lilydale Tennis Club. Coach: Allan Close. |
| 1976-78 |
Recruited to play pennant at Grace Park Tennis Club, Hawthorn. Coach: Keith Rogers. |
| 1980 |
Melbourne University Singles Champion.
Coach: Will Coghlan. |
| 1981 |
Played tournaments throughout U.S. / Europe. |
| 1982-83 |
U.S. Tennis scholarship – Middle Tennessee State University. |
| 1984-85 |
Played tournaments in U.S. / Europe / Australia. |
| 1986 |
Grade 1 Pennant, Donvale T.C. |
| 1987 |
Captained winning Melbourne University Intervarsity Team at national championships.
Won Australian University National Singles Championship. Awarded Full Blue from Melbourne University for sporting excellence. |
| 1988 |
Grade 1 Pennant, Donvale. |
| 1989 |
Coached by Peter McNamara.
Continued tournaments. |
| 1990-95 |
Played club tournaments, France, Australia, U.S.Currently playing Grade 1 Vets Penant, Royal Park T.C |
Coaching C.V.
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| 1981 |
Commenced coaching career.
Harry Hopman Tennis Academy – Bardmoor, Florida.
Role: Match player / Coach. |
| 1982 |
John Newcombe’s Tennis Ranch
New Braunfels, Texas.
Role: Match player / Coach |
| 1986 |
Completed Tennis Coaches Association of Victoria coaching course. |
| 1987 |
Appointed at Royal Park T.C. Commenced wider education as a Tennis Coach through attendance – U.S.T.A. Tennis Teacher’s Conference, the years of 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995. |
| 1991-2002 |
Attended U.S.T.A. Tennis teachers conferences New York. |
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Promotions Manager Wilson Sporting Goods Australia
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| 1990-2005 |
Contracted to write a tennis coaching program for 5-7 year olds by Wilson Sporting Goods Aust. Also, offered position as Promotions Manager to recruit coaches and manage professional players in Australia, using Wilson racquets. Implemented re-usage of a 32 week coaching manual nationally, and conducted coaching seminars for national network. The Pee Wee Tennis program is used by over 200 coaches nationally. |
| 2005 |
Continued to coach at Royal Park T.C. |
