Head Coach: Dena Nelson Smith

If you’re looking to improve your tennis, you're returning to tennis after a break or you are a complete beginner, Dena can help.

Dena's many years of experience, her extensive knowledge and understanding of tennis and her enthusiasm makes learning accessible and fun.

Dena has coached players of all ages and abilities, individually and in groups; she analyses your technique and game play, then tailors the challenge for you, encouraging you all the way.

Qualifications, Level, Experience: 

LTA Accredited + level 4 Senior Club Coach (35 years experience)

LTA Licensed Official – CS1 Court Supervisor & R3 Referee.

Professional Stringer Qualification with UKRSA.

Previous WTA & ATP Tour Stringer and Statistician.

BA (QTS) Hons in Physical Education.

Contact by Mobile: 07831 488258

Contact by Email: Dena666@hotmail.com

Availability and sessions: 

Individual lessons: Arrange by contacting Dena personally.

A player can have a maximum of 3 lessons as a non-member.

Monday evening ladies team coaching/match practice: 

This is a 90 minute, pre-bookable session through a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Monday evenings coaching for team players.

When hosted costs £8 per person payable directly.

Free match play session if Dena is not available and arranged by team members independently.

Wednesday afternoon hosted session:

This is a 2-hour, pre-bookable, term time session from 12 noon to 2 pm, for up to 16 players, through a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Cost £8 per person, payable directly to Dena.

This is a coached session run by Dena, who mixes the players around every 30 minutes, observing and giving top tips for doubles match play.

Thursday morning hosted groups: 

Technical and tactical coaching related to doubles play.

Bookable directly with Dena. £8 per 75 minute session.

Book and pay half termly in advance.

9.15 - 10.30 am and 10.30 - 11.45am term time.

Saturday morning juniors coaching: 

Drop in tactical and technical group coaching sessions for juniors.

Red ball (approx) 5-8 years  9.15 - 10.00am

Orange ball (approx) 9-10 years  10.00 - 10.45am

Green ball (approx) 10-11 years 10.45 - 11.30am

Yellow ball (approx) 12 years + 11.30am - 12.15pm

Dena also strings racquets, chairs the tennis committee and organises the annual club championships, match play and fun tournaments.