Coaching team
Tennis
Ash Baker - Head Coach
LTA Level 4 Qualified Coach
Tennis has been a huge part of my life, both as a player and a coach. My focus is simple - helping players improve, build confidence and enjoy their tennis no matter their ability. My ethos is fun whilst learning. Creating a positive, engaging environment is at the heart of every session I provide, giving skillful guidance and ensuring rapid progress for players.
I work with juniors, adults and competitive players delivering sessions that are structured, engaging and built around real development in live play situations. I love to inspire players to love tennis as much as I do!
email: info@btatennis.co.uk
Hayden Acott
LTA Level 3 Qualified Coach
Tennis has been part of my life since o was very young. I loved playing as a junior, and realise the importance of having an outlet and social circle through sport. I joined Baker Tennis Academy as an apprentice coach, and I am now a fully qualified LTA Level 3 coach and love what I do!
I enjoy working with players, encouraging them, challenging them and supporting their progress. From tots to the oldest adult, I always try to make sessions fun, positive, active and challenging ensuring progress at every step.
email: info@btatennis.co.uk
Anthony Searle
Anthony (LTA Level 3) has been coaching locally for over 20 years full time and is well known in Hertfordshire. He runs adult group coaching sessions each week all year round, as well as offering private lessons.
Anthony can be contacted on 01462 436297 or 07786 211905 and anthonysearle@hotmail.com.
Liz Jones
Liz (LTA level 5)
Tatenda Makoni
Tee (LTA Level 3) runs both junior and adults coaching sessions at the club on Saturdays.
Indianna Spink
Indi (LTA Level 2)
Other coaches
Our Coaching Assistants and Tennis Leaders also help run the large group sessions.
Want to join our tennis coaching team?
We are always keen to hear from LTA qualified tennis coaches interested in working at the club - please email info@btatennis.co.uk
Pickleball
Nick Pomery discovered pickleball in 2018, having been involved with tennis and martial arts for over 30 years. He has won medals for his pickleball nationally in singles and doubles every year since. Nick is a level 2 IPTPA coach qualified to teach up to intermediate level. More importantly he has a passion for teaching pickleball, in groups or one to one, in a fun way so players can pick up the game as quickly as possible. Nick can be conatacted on 07881 956 005 or nicholas.pomery@gmail.com.
The club also has a number of certified pickleball leaders who can introduce the game to beginners. For more information contact Etain on dellcottpickleball@outlook.com.