First Serve Tennis Academy

Saul Abbiss

Head Coach: LTA Level 3

I have been the head coach at First Serve Tennis Academy operation out of Wollaton Village Tennic Club since September 2024.

Playing Experience:

I have been playing tennis since the age of 4 years. Which was when I started tennis lessons at Attenborough LTC with then coach Jan Burnett. I have enjoyed many highs during my playing career both individually and as part of various teams. 

I represented my county (Nottinghamshire) from a young age up until under 18 level. During my time at unversity when studying for a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Masters degree in Sports Business, I competed for Leeds Beckett University. While representing Leeds Beckett University I reached two BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) cup finals winning 1 and acheived back to back promotions in the leagues. I also still regularly compete in the Nottinghamshire Club doubles leagues.

Coaching Experience:

I am a level 3 LTA Qualified and Accredited+ tennis coach. I have been coaching tennis since September 2012 and have worked with players of all ages and abilities including many county tennis players. I continue to regularly attend CPD courses to further develop my coaching ability.

Coaching Philosophy:

My aim is to encourage as many people as possible to pick up a tennis racket and enjoy playing tennis with their friends and family. I encourage all the players in my coaching sessions to arrange to play away from the coaching sessions as much as possible to aid their development and to maximise potential. I feel it is of vital importance for young tennis players to take responsibility for their own development and not rely on a tennis coach to lead practice.

I hope to encourage you to participate in tennis at WVTC, if you would like any information about any of our group sessions, individual lessons or Wollaton Village Tennis Club please do not hesitate to contact me by email (SaulAbbiss@yahoo.com) or phone (07944460488).