Claire Smith

Coaching qualifications and experience:

LTA Licensed and Qualified Level 3 Performance Coach (2008)

Coached all ages and abilities at David Lloyd Teesside and a number of outdoor clubs

Worked for the Lawn Tennis Association 2009 - 2013 as a Tennis Development Officer across Yorkshire

Playing Career:

Durham and Cleveland Junior and Senior County Teams (1998 - present)

Durham and Cleveland Junior and Senior County Champion

Competed in 14 & under and 18 & under National Championships - runner up 18 & under Doubles National Champsionships.

Played for American University in Division 1 College Tennis (2003-2007)

Derek Edwards

Derek has been coaching at Hutton Rudby since 1987. As well as running group sessions for adults and juniors, he is available for private lessons. For details of the group sessions and to book a place, please contact Sue Bedford 01642 700844. For individual lessons, please contact Derek on 07939 255330.

Qualifications:

Level 4) LTA Accredited Tennis Coach (1984)

(Level 4) SRA Professional Squash Coach (1988)

Experience:

Head Coach

1981-1985 Hull YPI Tennis Club

1985-1990 North East Regional Tennis Centre

1990- Present  New Blackwell Tennis Club, Darlington

Coaching experience

LTA North East Regional Tennis Squads – all age groups

Yorkshire LTA County Junior Tennis Squads – all age groups

Durham and Cleveland LTA County Junior Tennis Squads – all age groups

Member of British Tennis Coaching Association

Durham and Cleveland SRA County Squash Squads

Playing Experience

Yorkshire County Team Under 14, Under 16, Under 18

Yorkshire LTA County Men’s League Division 1 (10 years)

Durham and Cleveland Men’s County Team

Humberside County Men’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Champion