Alan Stopford is a Tennis Australia Qualified Coach with over 35 years professional coaching experience, Advance level, who keeps well-informed of developments within the sport, regularly attending Tennis Australia sponsored courses.

Alan began coaching tennis after leaving high school. He played tennis full time travelling around Australia playing Blackwell Cup Representative Tennis and Satellite Tournaments.

Alan was the Manager/Head Coach at Waitara Tennis Centre for 18 years and has taught tennis to children, adults, seniors, disabled from beginner to elite levels. Some of these players have been highly ranked juniors who have progressed into accomplished tournament players, tour level. Alan has taught approx.4000 students. Over the years he has hosted countless open days and tournaments.