Ian Barclay

Ian Barclay

Ian Barclay
Born Ian Barclay
December 2, 1938
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Residence Melbourne, Australia
Nationality Australia
Occupation Tennis Coach
Years active 1960–present

Ian Barclay was (born on 2 December 1938) is a Melbourne-based tennis coach.

Barclay was born in Melbourne, Australia. He coached a number of Victorian and Australian Junior Champions, singles and doubles, most notably Pat Cash.[1]

He went on to be the National Junior Coach for the Lawn Tennis Association, where he remained for nine years before returning to Australia.[2] As of 2010 he was still coaching and involved with junior development programs with Tennis Australia.[3]

Coaching Highlights

Year Player Tournament S/D Surface Opponent in Final Score in Final
1987 Australia Pat Cash The Championships, Wimbledon S Grass Czech Republic Ivan Lendl 7–6, 6–2, 7–5

References

  1. Atkin, Ron (2 August 1987). "Wimbledon Victory Means a Cash Windfall". The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas). p. 12b.
  2. Pearce, Linda (20 May 2003). "Boy wonder proves a world-beater - Tennis". The Age (Melbourne, Australia). p. 13.
  3. Woodbridge, Todd (25 January 2010). "Big-name coaches no magic remedy". Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia). p. 74.