Meet the Team

Name: Ben Nicholson

Role: Tennis Coordinator

Qualification: LTA Accredited + Level 3

Favourite Pro Players: Carlos Alcaraz + Elena Rybakina

Favourite Shot: Two Handed Backhand Down the Line

Biography: I have over 10 years of coaching and have been playing since I was 6 years old. I focus on both individual and group sessions for all ages and strive to ensure everyone enjoys and improves during the lessons. I want to encourage players to overcome the stress of competing in matches with techniques I have learnt and implemented with great success.

Lesson Price: £30 per hour

Contacts: bennicholsontennis@yahoo.com or 07534252069

 

Name: Matt McCombe

Role: Head of Adult Tennis & Performance

Qualification: USPTR Professional Level Coach

Favourite Pro Players: Daniil Medvedev & Coco Gauff

Favourite Shot: Kick Serve & Volleys

Biography: I have over 30 years of experience of coaching at all levels in the UK and Spain. I work with development and performance Juniors from County to National levels, as well as teaching Adults of all ages and abilities too. I offer a wide knowledge of tennis coaching and try to tailor that knowledge around the individual needs of each student. I am involved in the Youth Development, Performance and Adult Beginners Classes.

Lesson Price: £45 per hour (£400 for 10 lessons)

Contacts: mattmccombe@hotmail.co.uk & 07788874878

 

Name: Louise Tierney

Role: Programme Administrator

Qualification: LTA Accredited + Level 2

Favourite Pro Players: Rafa Nadal + Aryna Sabalenka

Favourite Shot: Backhand Volley

Biography: I have been a member of the club for over 15 years and still compete regularly in National, County and Club competitions. Having joined the coaching team in 2022, I enjoy helping players develop a lifelong love for tennis across all the adult and junior programmes.

Lesson Price: £20 per hour

Contacts: lou.tierney@hotmail.co.uk & 07760 778790

 

Name: Jodie Eggerdon

Role: Assistant Head of Youth

Qualification: LTA Accredited + Level 3

Favourite Pro Players: Dominic Thiem & Elena Rybakina

Favourite Shot: Serve

Biography: I regularly competed at county and regional level as a junior and the passion for tennis inspired me to become a tennis coach, so I can help others to achieve their best potential. I have been playing since 7 years old and coaching for 12 years across many prestigious clubs in Surrey. I teach juniors and adults of all levels. My main focus is to ensure all players have walked off court not only showing improvement but having had fun

Lesson Price: £35 per hour (5 Lessons for £150)

Contacts: Jodie.eggerdon@gmail.com & 07511096088

 

Name: Duncan McIntosh

Role: Tennis Coach

Qualification: LTA Accredited + Level 2 (LTA Level 3 In Training)

Favourite Pro Players: Ons Jabeur & the Murray Brothers

Favourite Shot: Single Handed Backhand Passing shot & Half Volley

Biography:  Tennis has been my lifelong passion since I began hitting balls in the back garden at 2 years old. As a junior I played to regional level, currently representing Byfleet LTC in their National and Surrey League teams, as well as competing at ITF Masters Events. Using my knowledge and skillset to help others develop and grow their game is what drives me. My lessons focus on bringing energy, a positive mindset and fun to the court.

Lesson Price: Lesson Price: £25 per hour & Hitting Price: £20 per hour

Contacts: Tenniscoach.macca@gmail.com &  07764486280 & Instagram: @tenniscoach.macca