Alois is both an accomplished table tennis player and coach, with a career spanning from 1974 to present. As a member of the Australian Men’s Team from 1986 to 1991, Alois represented Australia at the World Championships, winning the Australian Men’s Doubles Championship and finishing runner-up in Singles.

Since 1986, Alois has been a dedicated Table Tennis coach, serving as Club Coach at Coburg Table Tennis Club and Development Manager at Table Tennis Victoria. He has coached athletes at four Paralympics (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) and one Olympics (2004), as well as three Commonwealth Games (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Currently, Alois is the Head Coach for Para Table Tennis Australia (2017-2024).