Having taught PE for over 30 years in Stockport secondary schools, I wanted to continue working in sport, so I got involved with coaching and now hold an LTA Level 1 coaching award. I enjoy playing myself but struggle with terrible knees after too many years on the football field!

When I’m not on the court, I’ll be spending time with my family or walking my mad dog, Pablo. I’m proud to be a part of the Heatons, where I started playing rugby and tennis as a kid back in the ’70s—when tennis was played with wooden racquets on shale courts where the new flats stand today!