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Domain Tennis Centre

Coaching

Our Team

Tasmania's strongest coaching team: Tennis Australia qualified coaches with playing careers at state, national and international level, working with players from their first lesson to the professional tour.

Josh Ryan, Director of Coaching
Director of Coaching

Josh Ryan

  • Performance
  • Technique
  • Tactics

Growing up on the Gold Coast, Josh developed a passion for tennis at a young age, quickly rising to become a top 15 junior in Australia. He represented Queensland in both the Bruce and Pizzey Cups and competed internationally on the ITF Junior circuit.

Josh earned a scholarship to Winthrop University in South Carolina, USA, where he competed in NCAA Division 1 tennis, becoming a two-time conference champion and Conference Player of the Year, and finishing his senior season with an outstanding 27–4 record.

After graduating, Josh competed on the professional tour, reaching a world ranking of 1,100 and securing wins against current top 250 ATP players. He has worked alongside elite players including Alex de Minaur, Gaël Monfils, and Grand Slam champions Ash Barty, Sam Stosur and Juan Sebastián Cabal, and contributed to Bernard Tomic's rise from a ranking of 873 to 183.

Now a Tennis Australia Certified Club Professional Coach, Josh is passionate about sharing his experience with the next generation, delivering personalised, high-quality coaching that challenges players to improve, build confidence and reach their full potential.

Mandy Smith, Senior Coach
Senior Coach

Mandy Smith

  • Skill Development
  • Adult Skills
  • Technical Improvement

Mandy Smith is a highly experienced and passionate tennis coach with over 25 years in the sport. She has worked with players of all abilities, from beginners picking up a racquet for the first time to elite-level competitors, and has coached every age group, from tiny tots as young as three through to adults.

Throughout her career, Mandy has played a significant role in player development pathways, including running state squads and leading representative teams across Australia on behalf of Tasmania. As a player, she has an impressive competitive background, representing both New South Wales and Tasmania at junior and senior levels, and most recently competing in the Australian Tennis Seniors Teams Championships. She also held the position of Tasmania's number one player for eight consecutive years.

Known for her knowledge, encouragement and positive energy, Mandy finds great joy in helping players grow, not only in their technical skills but also in their confidence and self-belief. Her passion for tennis is evident in everything she does, and she continues to inspire players of all levels to engage with and enjoy the game.

Catherine Krueger, Senior Coach
Senior Coach

Catherine Krueger

  • Competitive Play
  • Junior Development

Catherine Krueger is a tennis coach and former top-50 Australian-ranked player, reaching a career-high of No. 47 in the country. She held the No. 1 women's ranking in Tasmania for five years and has represented and captained the state at national events, including the Bruce Cup and Pizzey Cup.

A qualified coach with a Junior Development Coaching certificate and a Certificate III in Sport Coaching, Catherine works with players of all ages and stages. She loves tennis for the mental and physical benefits it brings and is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, whether that's rallying with family and friends, playing their first pennant match, or stepping into tournament tennis.

Her coaching focuses on building strong, efficient technique that holds up under pressure. Sessions cover movement, groundstrokes, serves, returns and court awareness, with a mix of cooperative and competitive drills. Catherine especially enjoys teaching the tactical side of the game, helping players understand not just how to do something, but why it matters.

Don Ryan, Pickleball Head Coach
Pickleball Head Coach

Don Ryan

  • Pickleball
  • APL All Stars
  • Nationally Ranked

Don Ryan is a Level 2 accredited pickleball coach, nationally ranked and captain in the APL All Stars Pickleball League. He leads the club's pickleball program, from first sessions for complete beginners through to competitive play.

Still have questions?

Josh Ryan, our Director of Coaching, can help with programs, levels and private lessons.