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

 

 

Name: Daniel Billins

Role: Tennis Coach

Qualification: LTA Accredited + Level 2

Favourite Pro Players: Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka

Favourite Shot: Inside out Forehand & Open stance Backhand

Biography: I first started playing Tennis in my local park with my family when I was 8 years old. I picked up my passion again at an older age, I am really excited to start my career as a tennis coach here at Byfleet LTC. I focus on group sessions for all ages and look to help other players grow their love and knowledge for the game of tennis.

Hitting Price: £15 per hour (available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday)

Contacts: Daniel_billins@hotmail.co.uk & 07706445804

 

 

Name: Riley Clark

Role: Tennis Coach

Qualification: LTA Accredited Level 1

Favourite Pro Players: Gael Monfils & Grigor Dimitrov

Favourite Shot: Slice approach

Biography: I picked up a racket at 11 and quickly realised my love for the sport. I’ve formally trained full time and reached the international stage when competing. I’m looking forward to starting my coaching career at Byfleet LTC and to use my experience as a player to help other players elevate their game.

Hitting Price: £15 per hour (available Tuesday & Saturday)

Contacts: kingclark0112@gmail.com & 07340550481

 

 

Name: Eliot Glaysher

Role: Tennis Coach

Qualification: LTA Accredited Level 1

Favourite Pro Players: Roger Federer & Iga Swaitek

Favourite Shot: Inside In Forehand

Biography: I started playing Tennis when I was 4 years old. From an early age I began to compete in regional, national and international tournaments, and still to this present day. I want to ensure players are comfortable on the match court and enjoy the process of developing their tennis skills

Hitting Price: £20 per hour (available Tuesday & Friday)

Contacts: egperformancetennis@gmail.com & 07443512889