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Catherine Krueger – Domain Tennis Centre Coaching – Team Member

Catherine Krueger is a passionate part-time tennis coach at the Domain Tennis Centre. Her journey into coaching began unexpectedly in 2017 following a hip injury. Unable to play, she reached out to her coach, Nick Martin, for an opportunity to stay involved in the tennis community. What began as a step towards remaining connected to the sport soon expanded into a fulfilling coaching career.

Catherine relishes coaching for its outdoor setting, the creativity in lesson planning, the social aspect of meeting new people, sharing stories and showing everyone that tennis is a game for all, regardless of skill level.

Throughout her coaching career, Catherine has been juggling a combined Arts and Law degree at UTAS as well as remaining committed to competitive tennis tournaments across Australia.

Fluent in German as well as English, Catherine has studied Ancient History, Philosophy, Arts and Law at UTAS, is a former top 50 Australian ranked tennis player, has been a hitting partner for Elena Vesnina at the 2013 Hobart International and has completed the Junior Development Coaching qualification as well as a Cert III in Sport Coaching.

Contact:

Phone: 0436 690 399

Email: catherine@domaintennis.com.au

Mandy Smith– Domain Tennis Centre Coaching – Team Member

Mandy is a highly experienced and passionate qualified 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 all age groups, 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.

Josh Ryan – Domain Tennis Centre Coaching – Team Member

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

Following high school, Josh earned a scholarship to Winthrop University in South Carolina, USA, where he competed in NCAA Division I tennis. During his collegiate career, he played in NCAA Championships, became a two-time conference champion, and was named Conference Player of the Year. He capped off his senior season with an outstanding 27–4 win/loss record.After graduating, Josh transitioned to the professional tour, competing in ITF $15K and $25K events. He achieved a world ranking of 1100 and secured wins against current Top 250 ATP players, as well as notable collegiate victories over Grand Slam doubles champions.

Josh began his coaching career in 2019 after gaining valuable experience on the professional circuit. He is a Tennis Australia Certified Club Professional Coach and has worked with a wide range of players, including ITF-level juniors, as well as professional players on the ITF and Challenger tours. He has also contributed to the development of Bernard Tomic, assisting in his rise from a ranking of 873 to 183, as well as being hitting partners for multiple top 20 players in the world, such as Alex DeMinaur, Gael Monfils, Arthur Fils, Elina Svitolina, as well as 3 Grandslam Champions & world #1’s in Ash Barty, Sam Stosur & Juan Sebastian Cabal.

Josh is passionate about sharing his experience and knowledge with the next generation. He is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised coaching, creating an environment that challenges players to improve, build confidence, and pursue their full potential in the sport.