Coaching Team

Tom Barton – Head Coach
07966690776 / tomtomtennis@outlook.com

Level 4 Coach Qualification. He is DBS-Checked, Safeguarding Certified, First Aid Trained and Fully Licensed.

Tom has over 20 years’ coaching experience and has been Head Coach at Edgbaston Archery since 2017.
He previously ran the coaching programme at Coventry & North Warwickshire Tennis Club.
Tom thoroughly enjoys his coaching with all ages and takes great satisfaction in seeing his players improve and enjoy their tennis.
He was National Men’s Doubles Winner in 2011, ITF World Number 1 for the Over 30's age category in the Men’s Doubles in 2021 and Captain of Great Britain Over 35’s Team in 2023.
Currently, Tom is Chairman of Warwickshire Tennis making him the youngest Chair in the country.

Holly Reid – Coach
07809131072 / hollysavreid@gmail.com

Level 3 Coach Qualification. She is DBS-Checked, Safeguarding Certified, First Aid Trained and Fully Licensed.

Holly has previous experience both at Moseley TC and Edgbaston Priory Tennis Centre.
Holly loves coaching all ages and standards, getting the best out of the juniors and introducing tennis to adults who may be playing for the very first time.
She has played in America and Germany and recently represented Jamaica in the Billie Jean Cup.
Currently, Holly is also a Warwickshire Tennis Board Member.

Stuart Davoile – Coach

Level 3 Coach Qualification. DBS-Checked, Safeguarding Certified, First Aid Trained

Stuart has over 30 years’ coaching experience and is current Head Coach at Balsall Common
Has worked with players from beginners to county level
Stuart also works as a P.E teacher and brings a real unique style to coaching working on physical literacy with players.
Stuart sits on the current Warwickshire Coach’s Sub Committee.

Josh Vile – Coach

LTA Qualification. DBS-Checked, Safeguarding Certified

Josh coaches our Adult improvers and intermediates.
He has a calm style and makes sure you understand the lesson and the tasks he asking you to do.
Josh is current Men’s Captain at the EALTS.
Often seen helping at tournaments and joins in sessions as he really enjoys his tennis.

Arvani Saini – Coach

LTA Qualification & DBS-Checked

Having started playing tennis since the age of 5, Arvani has a strong knowledge of both the tactical and technical aspects of the game. She holds a strong playing level having played for numerous age groups at county level and currently ladies open team along with playing for our own Ladies and Mixed 1st teams.

Henry Ballinger–Reid – Coach

LTA Qualification & DBS-Checked

Henry coaches our Mini Players and runs our Tots Programme. Henry also regularly helps organise both Junior and Adult competitions and sits on our Tennis Committee as our Junior Rep.

Avneet Saini – Coach

LTA Qualification

Avneet is all about enjoyment, can always be seen smiling and enjoying her time on court with the Juniors and Mini players at EALTS. She has previously been our Girls Singles Champion and currently plays in our Ladies 2nd Team.

Naina Cooner – Assistant Coach