Kings LTC Coaching Team
ELLY SHEARMAN - HEAD COACH KINGS LTC
National Level Junior, Full Scholarship to university in the USA
Degree in Sports Medicine, Masters in Sports Psychology
Conference winning team in the USA, MVP, Team Captain & Academic Honours
Level 3 LTA Coach
Worked with National Junior Players in the UK
Taken winning teams to Aegon Nationals, and County Cup’s
Mentor, Strength & Conditioning, and Fitness Coach to National level Juniors
Hitting Coach to National Juniors
Elly accepted the Head Coaching job at Kings in April 2014. She grew up playing at Kings, and it is where she grew to love the sport of tennis. Elly has experience working with individuals and teams, all age groups of tennis player, and all abilities. Elly is passionate about helping everyone fulfil their potential! She wants everyone to gain life experience and opportunities through their tennis and sport! Please get in touch with Elly if have any queries or questions!
ellytennis.kings@hotmail.com
Elly Shearman Coaching – ClubSpark
FRANCOIS DU PREEZ - HEAD OF PERFORMANCE TENNIS - FULL TIME
20 years coaching experience
2 years working at Chris Evert Academy, Florida
Assistant Coach to South African Davis Cup Team in 2000
Player/Coach for Professional Tennis players 2001
12 years as Head Coach at Milnerton Tennis Club, Cape Town
Individual Coach to International Level (ITF, ATP) players
Working with top national level juniors in the UK U18
Francois has joined Elly’s team as her husband and coaching mentor since 2015. Francois brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge and is in charge of performance level tennis at Kings. If your child wants to take their tennis more seriously please talk to François! François has high expectations and will push you as an adult or child to achieve what you want with your tennis!
TOM SMITH - ASSISTANT COACH - FULL TIME
Level 3 LATA Coach
BSc(Hons) Sports Studies
9 Years coaching experience, including work at Writhlington & Lansdown Tennis Clubs
Coaching experience working in New Zealand with professional level players
First coach in the South West to complete 100 volunteer hours
Tom will be taking on the role of developing the Red Ball/Under 8 program at Kings as well as outreach work with schools to share his love & passion for tennis with the children in Bristol! Tom joined Elly’s coaching team in April 2014!