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Australian world-class coach and long-term athlete development (LTAD) specialist with 25+ years at the highest levels — Inaugural Manager of Tennis Australia's $20M National High-Performance Centre and a best-selling author on junior athlete development.
A career spanning national federations, government sport ministries, and elite academies across Australia and Asia.
Inaugural Manager — Tennis Australia's $20M National High-Performance Centre
Head of National Pathways & Int'l Sports Advisor — Government of Japan (MEXT)
Manager, High Performance — Johan Kriek International Academy (2× Grand Slam champion)
Founder & CEO, Team Rising Sun Academy (Japan) — 10 pro titles & 5 Junior National Champions
Transformed Asahi University tennis from Division 4 to Division 1 in four years
Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board Member (8-year term)
Author of multiple best-selling books on junior athlete development
Degree in Sports Coaching, University of Delaware
Designing complete player pathways that produce technically sound, mentally resilient, and physically robust professionals.
Best suited to federations, academies, and programs that demand proven, results-driven development systems.
Designing and leading junior-to-pro pathways and national high-performance strategy.
Building elite frameworks and operating flagship training centres.
Proven program transformation and high-performance structure.
Author, keynote speaker, and international advisory-board experience.
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