Matthew Watson Coaching

Hi my name Matthew Watson and I am fully qualified LTA level 3 tennis coach. I have over 20 years experience in coaching tennis to players of all abilities. I have worked in a number of different venues including tennis clubs ,sports centres and schools. 

I have 3 children of which two have a form of disability. I belive in making tennis inclusive and like to think i offer tennis for everyone. Tennis is a fantasic sport which is great to keep fit , improve mental health and is a great way to meet new people. 

Tennis is a huge part of my life and want to give back to the sport and let others enjoy the experience of  playing this amazing sport.

I currently work at East Bergholt tennis club full time along side our schools tennis programme.

I hold the following professional Qualifications

• LTA Under 10 Performance Speciality Course
• LTA Club Coach
• LTA Development Coach Award
• LTA accreditation including DBS, safeguarding and First aid trained

During my coaching career I have picked a number of achievements including :-

• Suffolk LTA Development coach of year 2022
• Regional LTA (Central & East Region) Development coach of year 2022
• Tendring sports personality of the year (Coach of Year)
• Essex County Tennis Association Development Club Coach Award
• Essex County Tennis Association Acknowledgment for outstanding work in club and junior development