“Doug is at all times a gentleman and is well respected in all areas of the community. Over the past 10 years he has increased his involvement in coaching, undertaking numerous courses and improving his experience in many sports. He completed Level 2 Surf Life Saving and as Coach of the Sydney Team was victorious for the first time in 10 years. The depth of his knowledge in all disciplines was obvious, moulding the athletes into a great team.

I have employed Doug a Bronze License Coach on numerous occasions in many capacities. He assumed my position as head coach at Caringbah Leisure Centre in charge of over 150 swimmers and several coaches whenever I was on holidays or needed at other activities. As head of coaching and competition for Cronulla SLSC I approached Doug to help with our ski section, our improvement in this section is a credit to his knowledge and ability to work with people.

Doug is a coach of excellent knowledge and outstanding skills, a true professional.”