Elite Tennis
Working in partnership with Voyager Tennis Academy, this integrated program enables students to engage in daily training in tennis at the highest level alongside their pursuit of academic excellence.
- The program is designed for students in Years 5 – 12 who already demonstrate a strong level of play.
- Students participate in up to two hours of performance training per day (depending on their Year Level at school) in addition to their normal academic studies.
- Training sessions are conveniently based at Meadowbank Tennis Park, a short ride from the College and students are transported by private shuttle.
The program focuses on elite athlete development, encompassing strength and conditioning, on-court training and match play, injury prevention, sports psychology, nutrition, tournament mentoring, and guidance for US college opportunities.
Students participating in this exclusive program will have access to an extensive range of competition pathways, including state, national and international tournaments and championships.
Voyager also regularly arranges for our students to compete against and alongside some of the best young players from overseas, dramatically fast-tracking their development.
About Voyager Tennis Academy
Voyager Tennis operates one of Australia’s most extensive player development programs, working with over 100 nationally ranked players across Sydney. It has more than 40 program graduates who are currently in the United States on college tennis scholarships, with many more expected to follow this pathway in the coming years.
The Elite Tennis program at The McDonald College is overseen by Luke Bourgeois, Voyager’s head coach, a former professional who has played alongside tennis legends on the world stage.
Awards
- 2022 Most Outstanding School – NSW Tennis Awards
- 2022 Coaching Excellence, Development (Luke Bourgeois) – NSW Tennis Awards
- 2019 Most Outstanding School – NSW Tennis Awards
- 2018 Australian Schools Championships National Winner
Alumni Success
As Micheal Zhang proves, our Elite Tennis Program can be a pathway to US universities.
Micheal was the 2019 Captain and Dux of The McDonald College and a graduate of the Voyager Tennis Academy.
He achieved an ATAR of 99.8 and a perfect SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) Score.
He was offered several places at prestigious US universities before accepting a scholarship at Harvard University to study Applied Mathematics & Economics.
Get in touch with our Registrar
02 9752 0507 | registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
