Prior to the formation of an Association for Tennis Coaches in this State, all Coaches who had declared themselves, or been declared by the Lawn Tennis Association to be Professional Tennis Coaches, were issued with a form which became known as a "Coaches Ticket". These coaches were referred to as "Ticketed Coaches". Any person who accepted remuneration of any kind for services provided to any area of the sport would be declared a professional by the Lawn Tennis Association. It was not an easy thing to declare oneself a "Pro" because it had far reaching consequences. One could no longer play competitive tennis in any tournament or competition organised by the Association or any affiliate of the Association, which meant that playing days were over for these people. To make matters tougher still, any person who knowingly played with or against a "Pro" was liable to be declared also. The "Pro" could no longer hold any official position with any tennis association or club, the Tennis Pro was virtually an outcast, one of the untouchables.

On Monday 7th August 1950 a group of "Ticketed Coaches" who had very recently completed Country Divisional Schools for the NSW Lawn Tennis Association were present at White City to prepare and present reports to the Secretary.

Those present were very impressed by the open exchange of ideas and the discussions on coaching techniques and other matters concerning the profession. Mr Victor Edward who at that time conducted Sydney's largest tennis coaching organisation had for sometime had a vision of a Tennis Coaches Association, which could officially represent the coaches of NSW and eventually become quite a strength in the Australian tennis scene.

Observing the splendid fellowship amongst those present Victor Edwards revealed his thoughts regarding a Pro's Association and this received unanimous support. The next step was to seek the support and the approval of Mr Victor Kelly, Secretary of the NSW Lawn Tennis Association. This support was forthcoming and Victor Kelly remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Association for many years. On Thursday 17th August 1950 a meeting was held at White City to further discuss this matter and present were:

It was unanimously agreed that an Association be formed and that Victor Edwards should draw up a Constitution for discussion and approval. All Coaches holding a NSW Lawn Tennis Association Ticket were to be issued with a copy of the Constitution and an invitation to be present at a meeting at White City on Wednesday 30th May 1951 to officially form the Association to be known as the NEW SOUTH WALES LAWN TENNIS PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION, and to adopt if they thought fit the proposed constitution. This meeting was duly held with an attendance of 21 coaches. Apologies received from six coaches. Present were -Messrs. J.O. Anderson, E. Budrodeen, M. Copp, J. Coady, V.A. Edwards, J. Garrett, C. Horne, H. Kirkpatrick, T. Moore, H. Mellor, E. Nicholson, A. Newman, L. Pery, R. Ryan, D. Thompson, W. Waters, A. Willard, V. Welch. Mrs. M. Molesworth, Mrs. E. Dalton and Miss Mackney.

The motion to establish the NSW Tennis Professionals Association was passed unanimously as was the motion to adopt the proposed Constitution. The following were nominated and elected to become the initial Board of Managerment of the fledgling Association -

And so the Pro's Association was up and running!!