MACA - The Coaches

Our coaches are seasoned A grade racers, currently in competition with State and National Titles to their names and are selected on the basis of their communication skills, presentation and racing ability.

MACA will only provide coaches that are accredited by the Australian Institute of Sport.

“I am really passionate about coaching and mentoring riders and playing a part in their development. This sport has been a part of my life and given me so much and I enjoy giving back to this incredible sport.”

Glenn learnt to ride a motorcycle by the age of 3 years and began Motocross racing at the age of 5 years. Glenn has been competitively racing motorcycles for 30 years and has a wealth of experience unsurpassed. Glenn is accredited by both the Australian Institute of Sport and Australian Coaching Council as a Level 2 Master Coach – the highest accreditation available. Glenn is also a committee member with the Motorcycling Victoria Coaching Committee attesting to his reputation within the industry and the level of knowledge and guidance he can bring to the governing body of state level Motorcycling. Glenn has competed at national level in Motocross, Supermotard, Supercross, dirt track, long track, speedway and sidecar racing and has no less than 90 State and National titles to his name.

It is on this reputation that we have established the Motocross Advanced Coaching Academy, and this is when the Motocross Advanced Coaching Academy came to life.

In 2007 Glenn Macdonald managed a dealership supported KTM team which achieved the following incredible results:

1st – 15 year old 250F 2007 Australian Junior Motocross Championships

2nd - 15 year old 125cc 2007 Australian Junior Motocross Championships

2nd – 12-u15 year old 85cc 2007 Australian Junior Motocross Championships

3rd – 9-u12 year old 85cc 2007 Australian Junior Motocross Championships

2nd – 9-u12 year old 85cc 2007 Victorian Junior Motocross Championships

1st – 13-u16 year old 250F 2007 Victorian Junior Motocross Championship

3rd - 13-u16 year old 125cc 2007 Victorian Junior Motocross Championships

4th – 15 year old National Craig Dack Rookies Series

1st – Pro Open 2007 Victorian Senior Motocross Championships

11th – Pro Open 2007 Australian Supercross Championships

14th – Pro Open 2007 Nokia Australian Senior Motocross Championships

Glenn Macdonald is now the Team Manager of the GMR Motorex KTM factory junior and senior women's race team and we are sure that the combination of riders and the experience that Glenn brings to the team will deliver continued success.
For further information about the team and our other incredible results visit the official GMR Motorex KTM website

Glenn Macdonald Racing KTM and MACA attend the tracks in a brand new Nissan UD race transporter with an 8 metre body. The transporter has been be fitted with a hydraulic rear tailgate loader, an American style race canopy, work benches and more. This transporter is right up there with some of the best looking and performing race trucks around and will provide awesome facilities come race day.

The Motocross Advanced Coaching Academy not only prides itself on developing riders, but also new coaches.

In season 2007, MACA supported the continued development of three coaches namely; Justin Carafa, Jarrod Long and Kristy Gillespie. All three racers / coaches have a great deal of knowledge and expertise.

Justin Carafa is a former member of the Yamaha Junior Development Team and multiple State and National title holder. Justin has stepped up to the Pro Open class on the National Circuit and competes in both Motocross and Supercross events. In 2007 Justin placed 11th overall in the National Supercross Championships and is now the current Victorian Senior Motocross Champion. Justin is now focusing on success in the 2008 race season, both on home soil and overseas.

Jarrod Long is also a former member of the Yamaha Junior Development Team and hit the senior ranks with force in 2006 securing 2nd overall in the National Cup senior development series and will contest the 2007 National u19’s Championship. Jarrod was struck by injury this season but is determined to make a strong come back in 2008.

Kristy Gillespie finished 3rd in the National Women’s Motocross Championships and won the New Zealand Women’s Championship in 2006. After a couple of tough motos during the 2007 season, Kristy secured 3rd overall in the National Women’s Championship and has recently taken the Championship win for the Victorian Women’s MX Titles. Kristy challenged her New Zealandtitle and picked up a credible 2nd place behind World Women’s Champion, Katherine Prumm. She is well on her way to becoming the countries best ever female rider, and is the national women’s representative on the senior GMR Motorex KTM team.

Justin, Jarrod and Kristy will remain our primary group of assistant coaches and provide consistency and invaluable assistance at each school. Our coaches have been carefully considered and selected on their communication and presentation skills, on bike performances and on the confidence that these individuals will assist in providing a professional service.

SUPPORTED RIDERS
In 2008, MACA Coaching will support three riders who have been long standing clients of MACA Coaching and have been involved with Glenn Macdonald for many years in various capacities and are exceptional ambassadors of the sport.

The group of riders will promote the MACA Coaching schools programs under the macacoaching.com Racing banner on board KTM machines and associated supporters.

Jarrod Long, MACA Assistant Coach, will contest a number of events in 2008 including the Victorian Senior Motocross Championships and other selected events in the Pro Lite class. Jarrod will be on board his MACA KTM 250Sx-F at many of the coaching schools where you can see him in action.

Annissa Berichon is a former member of the GMR-KTM race team and will continue her quest to become a force in women’s motocross racing with the proud support of MACA Coaching. Annissa will contest both the KTM 125 and KTM 250SX-F in the 13-16 years age group against the guys and will also contest women’s events across the country. You will see Annissa on the track in the Rookies Development series bar to bar with some of the countries fastest riders as she strives to improve and develop.

Jeremy Tyndall is also a former member of the GMR-KTM race team and is well on track to becoming one of the fastest 9-u11 years 85cc rider in the country. Jeremy placed 3rd in the Australian Championships in 2007 and MACA Coaching is proud to continue supporting Jeremy as he progresses through the ranks. Jezza is also focused on the Victorian Junior Motocross Championships and keen to finish his stint in this age group on a high.