MACHAR REID (AUS)

Machar is the Sport Science Manager for Tennis Australia (TA). In this role, he is responsible for TA’s Sport Science programme which includes working with players, coaches and researchers nation-wide. Machar holds a PhD. in tennis biomechanics and retains an association with the University of Western Australia as an Adjunct Lecturer (Biomechanics).
Machar was the Assistant Research Officer for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) from 2000-2004, where his brief included touring as a coach with the ITF Junior ‘A’ Team, co-editing ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, conducting research, and tutoring ITF Level II and III Coaching Courses. During this time, he also filled the role of strength and conditioning advisor to ATP player, Greg Rusedski. More recently, he has assisted the Chinese Tennis Association in the physical preparation of their top 100 female players.
In Australia, Machar has complemented a strong background in sport science, featuring a comprehensive course of under- and post-graduate study, with a scholarship coaching post with the Australian Institute of Sport Tennis programme. Machar has co-authored several tennis sport science and coaching books and is also a regular presenter at international workshops and contributor to peer-reviewed scientific journals.