DJTC Tennis

Dan John - Head Coach 

LTA Level 4 senior tennis coach

Qualifications and experience with the Global Professional Tennis Coach Association (GPTCA) International Level C qualification making me ATP certified. British Tennis Coach Association (BTCA) Level 4 qualified. International Tennis Federation (ITF) qualifications in fundamental movements and psychology of tennis. RPT Marks of a Pro Instructor One Spanish qualified. 

I have coached all range of children and adults from recreational beginner level to county / regional competition level. I have experienced coaching at Lichfield Friary Lawn Tennis Club / Mannydown Performance Tennis Centre / David Lloyd Birmingham / Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. 

I believe in a philosophy based around the four pillars of physical, technical, tactical and mental while building a 360-degree tennis player who is well rounded with all types of coordination and skills. 

Richard Partridge

LTA Level 3 Accredited Coach.

Rich has 11 years coaching experience at various clubs across Warwickshire, most recently at Edgbaston Archery. Rich is particularly strong in coaching older juniors and adults.

As a player Rich is still competing to a very high level nationally with a career high ranking inside the top 60 in Britain. Rich is also the current Warwickshire Mens County Champion and has won that title on 7 occasions!! His other party trick is his 135mph serve!!

Mickey Coles

LTA Level 3 Accredited +  coach.

I have been lucky enough to play tennis to a high level from have a top 150 ITF ranking as junior, top 20 for my age as a junior, representing Northumberland / Durham and Cleveland at county level, captaining Warwick University first team, playing National Club League tennis, and recently captaining Four Oaks mens summer 1st team. In the last year I’ve completed my LTA level 3 COACH qualification which has considerably solidified my knowledge of the game. I love teaching children and adults alike from beginner up to county level.

I have been a member of Four Oaks Tennis Club for over 10 years along with being a proud Dad of three beautiful children George Poppy and Annie. In my time away from the tennis court I am also a guitarist and music producer having performed all over the world in the band Little Comets and produced songs for bands such as The 1978.

Tom Jones

Tom is an LTA level 3 Accredited Coach who has recently joined us to meet coaching demand!

I have been playing tennis for 30+ years and have played to county level. My focus is helping players reach improve and enjoy the game regardless of their playing level. My playing style is grinding from back of the court and not giving up under any circumstance. This has helped me win the Warwickshire County Closed at various age groups.

I have successfully combined PE Teaching and Tennis Coaching for the past 20 years. I have worked at many tennis environments such as a professional coach at Walmley, David Lloyd Birmingham & Lichfield Friary Tennis Club. I was part of a club team that played in the Over 35’s European Club Championships in Turkey. My claim to fame is playing against Andy & Jamie Murray at Under 13 County Cup.