Michael has been involved in tennis since he was a 5 year old boy,
and has since carved out an exceptional record as a player and a
coach.
He has experience with all standards of player, being a 4 year old
beginner to an advanced touring professional.
He has traveled the world, attending Saddlebrook Tennis Academy,
formerly known as Harry Hopman's Tennis Academy. Players such as
Jennifer Capriati, Jim Courier, Sanchez Vicario and Pete Sampras
regularly attended Saddlebrook whilst Michael was going through the
World renowned Saddlebrook Tennis Programs. (http://www.saddlebrook.com/tenniswelcome.html).
MICHAEL DRACOS: Victorian Hardcourt Championships*
TCA
Advanced Coach
Tennis
Victoria Milo Regional Squad Coach
Work
with Peter Luczak (world singles ranking 120 and Australian Number
2 Male)
Work
with Chloe West (Top Australian Junior and Nationally ranked Open
player)
Over 8 years experience as a Tennis Coach
State Grade Player at the age of 17
International and National experience
Top
20 Australian Junior
Finalist of Victorian Hardcourt Championships
at the age of 17, when the tournament was the biggest Open Event
in Australia
Over 110 Tournament Finals, with over 70%
being winners
2 x Victorian Representative
*At the time this was Victoria's most prestigious
open event, with previous winners being Pat Cash, Darren Cahill and
Mark Philippoussis. Had he won, he would have been the 2nd youngest
to reach such heights.