The Management Committee
The management committee comprises a team of committed and experienced volunteers with one aim: to provide the best possible tennis playing experience for all of our members.
The management committee meet regularly (albeit via microsoft teams during lockdown) and make decisions together about the running of the club. We welcome input from all of members and would love to hear any ideas members may have about ways to improve the club experience.
Rodger Brasington: Club Secretary
A keen tennis player, Rodger has been a dedicated member of the Management Committee for over 12 years. He has sat as club Chairman as well as Club Secretary and Match Secretary. Rodger is responsible for managing the relationship and governance of the club, as well as liaisig with the LTA locally and nationally and organising the club block booking process.
Grant Watson: Head Tennis Coach
Grant has over 20 years coaching experience, working with wide range of players across a range of different venues. He was awarded Northumberland LTA Coach of the Year in 2021 in recognition of the development work he has and continues to carry out in the North Northumberland area.
Grant works closely with the Club Management Committee and the Coaching Team to build the club with a focus on increasing membership numbers and playing opportunities for all.
Carolyn Jackson: Welfare Officer
Carolyn has been Welfare Officer and a management committee member since April 2018. Carolyn brings a wealth of commercial and safeguarding knowledge to the team. More information about Carolyn's Welfare Officer role can be found here. Carolyn attends group coaching sessions and is regularly at the club house should you need to contact her.
Lee Anderson: Digital Secretary
Lee joined the club after his son introduced him to tennis and he is now a regular, enthusiastic player. Lee is experienced within the digital environment so he manages our website and social media.
Steve Mallon: ClubSpark Manager
Steve has been a club member for more than 10 years and is an active member of the Men's League team and participates in a number of adult coaching and club play sessions. Steve manages the ClubSpark LTA management system which we are working to improve.
Chris Sadler: Membership Secretary
Chris is our Membership Secretary managing new enquiries and assiting new members to learn about our club. Chris and his family have been club members for 10 years and can be found playing tennis almost every day.