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.

Glenn Macdonald

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 over 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 has competed at national level in Motocross, Supermotard, Supercross, dirt track, long track, speedway and sidecar racing and has stood on the podium on no less than 90 occasions at State and National level.

It is on this reputation that we have established the Motocross Advanced Coaching Academy.

“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 Macdonald - Coaching, mentoring & racing teams

In 2002 Glenn was one of the founding members of the Yamaha Junior Development Team in Victoria, a formula which was later replicated interstate. Glenn’s role was as team coach and later as team manager and coach.

In 2007 Glenn Macdonald made a change and started a dealership supported KTM team which achieved an Australian Junior Motocross Championship in the 15 year old 250F class, runner-up in both the 15 years 125cc and 12-13 years 85cc and a third in the 9-u12 years 85cc as well as other major State results.

Glenn Macdonald was then appointed the Team Manager of the Motorex KTM factory Junior and Senior Women's Racing Team - GMR Motorex KTM.

In 2008, the Motorex KTM Junior and Senior Women’s Teams and GMR-KTM became one formidable force with the establishment of Glenn Macdonald Racing Motorex KTM Junior and Senior Women’s Factory Race Team. With 8 number one plates achieved in 08, we thought we couldn’t be any more stoked!

In 2009, GMR Motorex KTM cemented its presence not only nationally, but also on a World stage. Here is a sample of our success in 2009:

• 1st FIM World Junior Motocross Championships 85cc-150F (Jay Wilson)
• 3rd FIM World Junior Motocross Championships 85cc-150F (Dylan Long)
• 2nd Australian Women’s Motocross Championship (Kristy Gillespie)
• 2nd Australian Junior Motocross Championships 14-15 years 85cc (Jay Wilson)
• 3rd Australian Junior Motocross Championships 14-15 years 85cc (Dylan Long)
• 4th Australian Junior Motocross Championships 13-14 years 250F (Jay Wilson)
• 4th Australian Junior Motocross Championships 13-14 years 125-150cc (Dylan Long)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championships 13-u16 years 125-150cc (Dylan Long)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championships 12-u16 years 85cc-150F (Dylan Long)
• 1st QLD Junior Motocross Championships 14-15 years 85cc-150F (Jay Wilson)
• 2nd QLD Junior Motocross Championships 13-14 years 250F (Jay Wilson)
• 1st Victorian Women’s Motocross Championships (Kristy Gillespie)
• 2nd Super X Championship – Junior Lites (Dylan Long)
• 1st Super X Junior Lites Feature Race - Brisbane Finale (Dylan Long)

Season 2010 was yet another incredible year on a State, National and International stage. Here is a sample of our success in 2010:

• 9th FIM World Junior Motocross Championships 85cc-150F (Scott Mann)
• 1st Australian Women’s Motocross Championship (Kristy Gillespie)
• 1st Australian Junior Motocross Championships 14-15 years 85cc (Scott Mann)
• 1st Australian Junior Motocross Championships 13-14 years 125-150cc (Scott Mann)
• 2nd Australian Junior Motocross Championships 9-11 years 65cc (Reece Rayner)
• 2nd Australian Junior Motocross Championships 15 years 125-150cc (Dylan Long)
• 1st Super X Championship – Junior Lites (Dylan Long)
• 1st New Zealand South Island Supercross Championship (Dylan Long)
• 1st Victoria Women’s Motocross Championship (Kristy Gillespie)
• 1st QLD Junior Motocross Championships 14-15 years 85cc-150F (Scott Mann)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championships 13-u16 years 125-150cc (Dylan Long)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championships 13-u16 years 250F (Dylan Long)
• 1st NSW Junior Motocross Championships 15 years 125-150cc (Jay Wilson)
• 1st NSW Junior Motocross Championships 15 years 250F (Jay Wilson)
• 3rd NSW Junior Motocross Championships 9-11 years 65cc (Reece Rayner)
• 4th QLD Junior Motocross Championships 9-11 years 65cc (Reece Rayner)

Season 2011 has continued to be packed with amazing results. Here is a sample of our success:

• 11th FIM World Junior Motocross Championships 65cc (Reece Rayner)
• 2nd Australian Women’s Motocross Championship (Kristy Gillespie)
• 1st Australian Junior Motocross Championship 12-u14 years 85cc (Egan Mastin)
• 2nd Australian Junior Motocross Championship 12-u14 years 85cc (Mitch Evans)
• 1st Australian Junior Motocross Championship 9-u11 years 65cc (Callum Norton)
• 2nd Australian Junior Motocross Championship 9-u12 years 85cc (Callum Norton)
• 4th Australian Junior Motocross Championship 13-u15 years 100-150cc (Egan Mastin)
• 3rd Australian Junior Motocross Championship 11-u13 years 65cc (Reece Rayner)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championship 9-u12 years 65cc (Callum Norton)
• 1st Victorian Junior Motocross Championship 9-u12 years 85cc (Callum Norton)
• 1st NSW Junior Motocross Championship 9-u11 years 65cc (Callum Norton)
• 1st NSW Junior Motocross Championship 9-u12 years 85cc (Callum Norton)
• 1st NSW Junior Motocross Championship 12-u14 years 85cc (Egan Mastin)
• 2nd NSW Motocross Championship 13-u15 years 100-150cc (Egan Mastin)
• 1st Victorian Women’s Motocross Championship (Kristy Gillespie)
• 2nd QLD Motocross Championship 9-u12 85cc (Reece Rayner)
• 2nd QLD Motocross Championship 10-12 years 65cc (Reece Rayner)

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 to you.

For further information about the team and our results visit the official GMR Motorex KTM Racing Team website where you can also sign up for the team’s e-Newsletter.

“Each and every rider that comes to my schools receive equal treatment whether they compete against my team riders or not. Every rider reacts and learns differently and I will commit to each rider’s desire to learn. My passion is to ensure that each rider leaves my schools happy and know that they can come and chat with me at the race track with any questions they have – I will put in as much effort to their learning as they ask and need.”

MACA - Building the knowledge

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

MACA supports the continued development of a select group of coaches so you reap the rewards of having a group of coaches who work together seamlessly. We are also supported on occasion by pro riders on the senior Motorex KTM Racing Team.

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 to you.

Our core group of coaches are Jarrod Long, Kristy Gillespie, Justin Carafa and Max Kettle.