LAURENCE PAUL

Head Tennis Coach - Hailey Park, Cardiff

Qualifications: LTA Level 3, Accredited +, FULL DBS, Level 1 Pickleball Certified

Individual Lesson rate: £30 ph (Additional £2pp)

Tel: 07828871309

Email: laurence.tennis@icloud.com

Experience:

Laurence has been passionate about tennis since childhood and is an avid follower of the WTA and ATP tours throughout the year. He has a deep appreciation for both the strategic and social elements of the sport and is committed to making tennis enjoyable and invigorating for players of all ages and skill levels. His coaching journey began in Australia, where he discovered his love for teaching while coaching U16 school teams and red-orange level groups. Now, Laurence is eager to share the joy and skills of tennis with as many people as possible. He regularly competes in singles matches with former county players and plays doubles in Division 1 summer leagues. Off the court, you might find him at the cinema or immersed in a novel, either reading or writing one.

MATT GRIFFITHS

Tennis Director/Founder Strike Sports

Individual lesson price: £32 (additional £2pp)

Qualifications: LTA Level 3 cetified, Full DBS, First-Aid certification, Accredited+

Tel: 07719702380

Email: mattgriffiths@mystrikesports.co.uk

Coaching loaction: Hailey Park, Victoria Park, Wycombe House LTC (limited availability)

Experience:

Matthew Griffiths brings a wealth of experience and a passion for tennis to his coaching career. Growing up in Cardiff, Wales, Matthew excelled as a junior player and earned the opportunity to compete at the University of Wisconsin in the United States. After transitioning from player to coach, he served as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's teams at the University of Wisconsin. Matthew then advanced to a junior director role at Four Lakes Athletic Club in Wisconsin, where he spent three successful years. Returning to the UK, he became the Director of Tennis at Will to Win in London, the country's leading provider of park-based tennis. Here, he fostered his love for grassroots tennis, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement. This experience inspired him to start his own coaching business, dedicated to bringing tennis to parks across England and Wales.