2025 Paralympic-Program Coaching Appointments

We are thrilled to announce the official coaching appointments for our 2025 Paralympic Program. These appointments reflect our commitment to athlete development and excellence in para-sports.

• Alois Rosario will move from National Head Coach (Para) into the brand-new role of National Athlete & Coach Development Manager (Para). Alois will oversee setting up Para Hubs in collaboration with the States / Territories.
• Maggie Meng will move from National Coach (Para) to take on the National Head Coach (Para) role.
• George Logothetis will step into the National Coach (Para) role.

The 2025 coaching appointments are built on a two-year succession plan, which was a crucial part of our National Coach Development Strategy. This strategy, supported by funding from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), involved creating and implementing individualised coach development plans.

The two-year plan emphasised nurturing the coaches by providing targeted development opportunities. Each coach followed a personalised development pathway, ensuring that their skills and competencies aligned with the high-performance standards required for the Paralympic program. This approach has ensured each of the coaches would be ready to step up into their new roles come 2025, fostering a smooth transition and continuity in the program.

The newly appointed coaches bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion to guide our para table tennis athletes toward continued success on the world stage. We are confident that under their guidance, our para-athletes will continue to achieve incredible milestones.

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting new chapter!