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Meet David

Testimonials
  • David’s commitment to tennis in our region is at all levels from individual players, local clubs and at association level. He has been, and continues to be, a tireless worker for tennis.— Andrew & Jane Partington.

  • Albany Tennis Academy helps develop tennis futures at any level. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside David and witnessing his passion and dedication to his pupils and providing opportunities for them.— Alicia Molik

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  • David has a work ethic second to none. His passion in helping his pupils is something to be admired. The week in, week out determination and leadership he offers to his staff and his clients is world class. I encourage all tennis players to experience what ATA has to offer.— Josh Winterton | CEO Tiinkk

David is an award winning professional tennis coach, well respected in the Australian tennis community.

 

David is a Tennis Australia Talent Development Coach and the only full time professional tennis coach in the region.

 

As a junior, David lived and completed all his schooling in Albany, WA and was a top junior tennis player and WA representative in soccer.

 

He moved to Perth as a teenager but after a shoulder reconstruction he decided to move back home to Albany to focus all his experience and expertise in coaching tennis at Merrifield Park Tennis Club and around the region.

 

From 10 participants a week in 2001, Albany Tennis Academy quickly grew and now provides its services to over 1200 participants each week including over 15 Schools and Clubs in the region.

 

David has been recognized for his coaching services by winning several awards including the Australian Sports Commissions 5 Star Community Coaching Award in 2013 as well as the 2013 WA Hot Shots Coach of the Year and 2012 WA Club Coach of the Year.

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