Alun Jones
Canberra
Summary
Former professional tennis player with a career high 123 ATP singles ranking and 149 ATP doubles ranking. Represented Australia as the 96th player in Davis Cup.
High performance coach with a successful track record managing high performing environments and developing national and international players.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High Performance Coach
Challenge Tennis Academy
Torhout
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized coaching and travel assistance to five top-performing junior Belgian athletes.
- Prepared Hugh Winter for the Astrid Bowl and Junior Wimbledon competition
High Performance Coach
Self Employed
Canberra
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Coached Nick Kyrgios 10 hours per week, July 1st to Jan 20th, in preparation for The Australian Open 2021.
- Mentored and coached players such as Charlie Camus, Elijah Dikkenberg, Jobe Dikkenberg, Isabel Cairns, Zoe Cowles, and Luka Cowles who all participated in National camps and tours.
Talent Manager, ACT & SE NSW
Tennis Australia
Canberra
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Identified and selected Talent Development Coaches for support
- Facilitated state and national camp offerings.
- Managed and developed U/12 players through training sessions and coaching of development squads
- Effectively managed all aspects of the Super 10's competition
Head Coach
Champion Team Tennis
Canberra
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Created and implemented a highly successful private academy program.
- Led and developed a team of coaches
- At Tennis Australia, I successfully coordinated the development and training of 3 NA scholarship players during my part-time role.
Education
High Performance Coaching Qualification -
Tennis Australia
Skills
- Building Relationships / Personable and friendly
- Athlete Development & Emotional support
- Training planning & Design
- Open minded, flexible and adaptable
Accomplishments
- 3 x ACT High Performance Coach of the year
Timeline
High Performance Coach
Challenge Tennis Academy
08.2023 - Current
High Performance Coach
Self Employed
07.2020 - 08.2023
Talent Manager, ACT & SE NSW
Tennis Australia
07.2015 - 06.2020
Head Coach
Champion Team Tennis
08.2008 - 06.2015
High Performance Coaching Qualification -
Tennis Australia
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