Mike is a Learning Developer specialising in curriculum support at Cardiff Met. Mike completed his PhD in Sports Coaching in 2024, with a particular interest in pedagogy. A student at the university since 2009, Mike has completed his BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and MSc Sport Performance Analysis degrees and has been a part of Cardiff Met Tennis’ staff for a number of years.​

Mike is an LTA Senior Performance Coach, Accredited+ and has coached at Cardiff Met University with the BUCS teams and Tennis Academies for over ten years.​

Mike’s area of expertise lies in pedagogy and coach education and is qualified to Co-Tutor the LTA's coach education courses. Working closely with Tennis Wales and the LTA, Mike will help to develop comprehensive and cutting-edge development opportunities for coaches locally and nationally, whilst also helping to align the School’s academic philosophies to the delivery of the LTA Youth and community programme on court.