The Tennis Coaching Team:

Dan - 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:

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:

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.

Annabel:

LTA Level 3 equivalent Accredited coach.

I have been playing tennis for 18 years now. I am currently captaining the Ladies Winter non-vets team in the Birmingham division and the Ipadel League ladies team. I have completed my RPT 'Mark of a Pro' qualification, specialising in fundamental techniques and motor movements. I have coached for 5 years shadowing and learning from many different coaches at Four Oaks and Nottingham University. A fun fact: I studied under Judy Murray. Growing up at Four Oaks there was a dominant boy to girl ratio at the club when I was a junior. My goal is to specialise and bring through younger girls looking get into sport and create player pathways for them.

The Padel Coaching Team:

Stephen:

LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor 

I have experience playing with national coaches and can help beginners and improvers. Whilst there are many transferable skills from Tennis to Padel, there are also many differences. I can show you the right Tactics and Techniques to get you started and help you improve so you get the very most out of Padel Tennis. I am a Padel Tennis convert and see it as a great, fun and social sport which is giving me complementary skills since I will also continue to enjoy my tennis.

Andy:

LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor 

I started playing padel 6 years ago and fell in love with the game and converted from tennis in 2022. I've been lucky enough to represent Warwickshire and England in O50's vets tournaments. I passed my LTA Level 2 instructor qualification in 2025 and attended a Spanish coaching course run by Pitu Losada - a legend of the game.

Alberto: 

LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor 

I've played padel since I was a kid back in Spain, where I am originally from. I received training and I was part of a regional team in Madrid, where I was born. Now I am so passionate about helping people learn how to play and enjoy this fantastic sport.