Moorpool Coaching Team

Tom Barton - Head Coach

Level 4 Coach Qualification. He is DBS-Checked, Safeguarding certified, First Aid Trained and Fully Licensed.

Tom has 20 years' coaching experience and has been Head Coach at Edgbaston Archery since 2017. He previously ran the coaching programme at Coventry & North Warwickshire Tennis Club.

Tom thoroughly enjoys his coaching with all ages and takes great satisfaction in seeing his players improve and enjoy their tennis. Tom is a highly motivated character and holds a strong playing level of tennis. Playing in Birmingham and Coventry Premier divisions as well as playing British tour level competitions, he was a national Men's Doubles winner in 2011. In December 2021, Tom was ITF World Number 1 for the over 30s age category in the Men's Doubles and was made Great Britain Captain for the over 35s in January 2023

Tom's Rate for 1-1 Coaching £25 peer hour

Sophie Richardson - Coach

Sophie has several years' coaching experience, having got involved at her home club a young age. She has also actively participated in organising LTA tournaments and matchplays. She particularly enjoys sharing her passion for tennis with younger players, ensuring they have fun on court whilst improving their game. Sophie enjoys competing herself and has represented the University of Birmingham for the last four years.

Sophie's Rate for 1-1 Coaching £20 peer hour

Jaya Scholer - Coach

Jaya started her coaching journey with us by volunteering as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award. She made such an impression with our younger juniors and parents that we convinced her to join the team and take her first coaching qualification. As a participant on our junior coaching programme for many years, she is uniquely placed to know what the players can access and what is right for them. Jaya works with our youngest players in our Blue and Red Stage to start them on their own tennis journey.

Jaya's Rate for 1-1 Coaching £12 per hour 

To arrange a lesson please email:

MTCcoaching@yahoo.com