Patricia Albano-Concon-Puzon (born 9 April 1970), also known as Coach Pat or Matet, is a prominent Filipino-Australian tennis coach, author, and philanthropist.
As of 2026, her primary roles and contributions include:
- Founder and Director: She is the founder and head coach of MAC's CrankIt Tennis Academy (MCTA) and the MAC's CrankIt Foundation. Established in 2012, these organisations focus on providing quality training and sponsorship for disadvantaged youth in both Australia and the Philippines. MAC's CrankIt Foundation (Charity) ACNC 55 624 227 701 www.macscrankit.org
- This foundation was established to provide pathways for disadvantaged youth, particularly through tennis and educational scholarships.
- Mission: To transform lives by promoting unity, discipline, and respect through sports and community service.
- Status: As of early 2025, it is a legally registered charity in Australia with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, meaning donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
- Our organization is dedicated to several key initiatives, including hosting Coaches Conferences, offering complimentary tennis clinics to underserved communities, maintaining player facilities, and actively fundraising and donating goods to support impoverished communities worldwide.
Elite Coaching Credentials: She is a Master Pro Level 3 Coach, the highest accreditation from the Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association (ATPCA). She serves as an ATPCA International Presenter, certifying and educating hundreds of coaches, particularly in the Philippines and Australia.
- Published Author: She wrote the book Becoming a Great Coach by Coach Pat 2018, which she uses as a tool for leadership conferences and educational clinics.
- Philanthropy and Advocacy: A breast cancer survivor, she is widely recognised for her selflessness and dedication to "paying it forward". She has sponsored numerous Filipino athletes, such as Alexa Joy Milliam, John Kendrick Bona, Frances Angel Santiago, John David Velez, Rafaello Xavier Munozco to name a few to compete internationally.
- Recent Activity: In February 2026, her ongoing impact was highlighted in "Go Hard Girls" sports profiles, celebrating her story as a "survivor" who continues to help the next generation of athletes thrive."
2026
GPTCA Level A, Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca
2020
GPTCA C-Level International Coach
Tennis Integrity Protection Programme (TIPP) by TIU (valid till July 2022)
2016
Master Pro L3 by Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association
Academic
Currently undertaking Bachelor in Counselling (Coach) from ACAP Australian College of Applied Psychology, with ICF after completion 3Yrs
Patricia Albano-Concon-Puzon
Email: coach.pat@macscrankit.org / inspire@macscrankit.org
Website: www.macscrankit.org
Facebook: MAC'sCrankit Foundation / MAC'sCrankit Philippines
Instagram: MACSCRANKITSYDNEY
