Brenton J. Barker

Shiga
Japan

Im an Australian world-class tennis coach and long-term athlete development specialist who has held some of the most prestigious leadership roles in the game.

I was hand-selected as the Inaugural Manager of Tennis Australia’s $20 million National High-Performance Center, assuming full operational accountability for the country’s flagship facility and national strategy.

I served as Head of National Pathways and International Sports Advisor for Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), directing tennis development systems across every level and overseeing operations at the nation’s premier sports science precinct.

I was also appointed Manager of High Performance at Johan Kriek International Academy – the academy of the two-time Grand Slam champion – where I designed and led elite player pathways in one of the world’s most respected high-performance environments. These elite appointments have given me unmatched expertise in developing talented juniors into professionals.

As Founder and CEO of Team Rising Sun Academy in Japan, I built structured long-term athlete development (LTAD) pathways that produced 10 professional titles and 5 Junior National Champions. At Asahi University, I transformed the tennis program from Division 4 to Division 1 in four years, establishing the university’s first comprehensive high-performance framework.

For eight years, I served on the Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board, where I contributed directly to national talent identification and the design of the junior-to-pro pathways, including the strategic delivery of national high-performance camps.

My three best-selling books on junior athlete development have become the definitive guide for coaches and federations seeking proven, results-driven LTAD systems — the same methodologies I have refined and deployed at the highest levels of the sport for over 25 years.

I do not simply coach tennis. I design complete player pathways that deliver technically sound, mentally resilient, and physically robust professionals who win at the highest level.

Federations, academies, professionals, and serious junior players who demand the absolute best in long-term tennis development know where to come.

If you are ready to build or elevate a championship pathway that actually works, I am the expert you hire.

Qualifications

Degree in Sports Coaching, University of Delaware.
ATPCA
10 Pro Wins / ITF / WTA, 5 Junior National Champs, Inter-College Champ, National High School Champ
Tennis Australia, Manager / Head Coach
Japanese Government Sports Science Center, Head Coach
Manager, High Performance & Development, Johan Kriek International Academy (Two-time Grand Slam Champion)
Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board Member (8-year term
Author: Three best-selling books on developing and parenting junior athletes
Keynote Speaker, International Coach Convention, Osaka University, Japanese International Atomic Energy Agency, Tennis Australia Business Workshop.

Coaching times & fees

Please Contact Brenton direct for more information on his availability and salary requirements
He can be contacted via WhatsApp and / or Email
WhatsApp: +81 80-2157-9154
Email: jonnybakks@gmail.com

Further information

ATPCA
University of Delaware
GTA
Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board

About Me

Outside the court, I am a lifelong passionate cyclist who regularly rides with my daughter, an avid reader of moral philosophy, and a dedicated home cook.

Experience

Founder: Brenton Barker Sports Consulting, Global
Manager / Head Coach, Tennis Australia
Head of National Pathways / International Sports Advisor, Government of Japan – Ministry of Education & Sports
Manager, High Performance & Development, Johan Kriek International Academy (Two-time Grand Slam Champion)
10 Pro Wins / ITF / WTA, 5 Junior National Champs, Inter-College Champ, National High School Champ
Head Coach and Program Manager, Asahi University, Japan
High Performance Coach, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong
Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board Member (8-year term
AuthorThree best-selling books on developing and parenting junior athletes
Keynote Speaker, International Coach Convention, Osaka University, Japanese International Atomic Energy Agency, Tennis Australia Business Workshop.
Chair – National Judicial Tribunal, Basketball Australia
Coached 10 Professional titles and 5 Junior National Championships

Testimonial

"Brenton has a record of coaching and player development locally and internationally, achieving success with players at a range of levels and age groups. This is evident in player results across tournaments and competitions through to the international level results."

Steve Marquis, Tennis Australia, Head of Places

Testimonial

"Brenton’s leadership, integrity, and deep knowledge of performance and mental health set him apart. He consistently brings a results-driven, collaborative approach that strengthens every team he’s part of.”

Mitch White, USPTA Leadership and Career Development National Mentoring Program.

Testimonial

 “Brenton delivered transformative, career-defining guidance grounded in world-class expertise. His seamless integration and professionalism made him an invaluable member of our high-performance team.”

Ishihara Hironari, Head of Development, Japan Government Education & Sports Dept

Testimonial

"Brenton blends intensity with calmness, creating an environment that inspires growth and confidence. He motivates with honesty and empathy, providing clear, constructive feedback that drives consistent progress.”

Kay Mayes, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 

Testimonial

"Brenton has always demonstrated a high level of professionalism in the manner which he engaged with patrons around the facility. He is a leader and not a follower. He took initiative of introducing a different paradigm of training regime as a Coach."

Israel-Tshepo, Parent of current Div 1 College Player

Testimonial

"An acknowledgment of your contributions to internationalization and your goodwill efforts between Japan and Australia, spanning over two and a half years as Head Sports Advisor, we extend our deepest appreciation."

Yoshinori Kito, Superintendent, Japan Board of Education