Qualifications:

LTA Level 1, 2 and 3

Accredited +

Cardio Tennis

First Aid, Safeguarding and Child Protection, plus DBS and Child Barred checked

I moved into full-time coaching in 2019.  Having played at school I had a long break then started again in my late thirties and slowly became obsessed.  Between 2019 and 2024 I coached in London but now I live and work in Whitstable full-time.  I currently play for Whitstable LTC in Kent leagues.  I absolutely love coaching and introducing players to the game, and watching their passion grow.

Ongoing Development

Since qualifying I have continued to shadow and learn from other coaches including Fran North, Sara Hancock, Viv Gabb and Linda Jones.  These amazing coaches have not only played tennis at county and country level, and developed some highly successful players and teams, but they have willingly shared with me their tips, knowledge and drills for which I am very grateful.  

I attend as many courses by Simon Wheatley as possible.

I have a B.Sc in Psychology, and am considering a Masters in Psychology and Sport.

My grandfather played at Wimbledon and captained the Davis Cup team as well as representing GB against the USA in 1936 and 1938.  This photo was taken in 1932 as he warmed up for a match against Wales.  He is wearing one of Fred Perry's first pair of shorts which were considered very daring at the time.  

Before I became a tennis coach I worked full time in marketing Marianne Hewitt LinkedIn

References available on request.