Laura Mineards: (Head Coach)

Laura Mineards is LTA Senior Performance Coach level 4 qualified. In addition to this, Laura has a BSc Sports and Exercise Science Degree.

Laurahas a full LTA license, which demonstrates that he is appropriately qualified, DBS checked, First Aid trained, safeguarding and protection in tennis trained and committed to continual professional development, which means he can offer a guarantee to all parents, players and clubs.

Laura has been at the club from junior to senior and currently represents the club in the Ladies A Team. She has represented the county at both junior and senior level and has also played nationally and is currently the Northants Ladies county captain. Laura also works with the county juniors and is currently the Northants 8&U 9&U and 14U Girls County age group manager.

Laura has now been coaching full time for 10 years and predominantly works within our junior development and performance programme. 

Laura has brought Cardio Tennis to the club which is a fun based tennis workout session and is open to total beginners to experienced tennis players.

Laura is also the clubs tournament organiser and runs various tournaments throughout the year.

Laura enjoys working with all ages and abilities from beginners to performance players, her individual coaching rate is £35 per hour.

Tel: 07379 589637 / lmineardscoaching@gmail.com

Steve Biss (Performance Coach) 

Steve Biss is LTA Level 4 qualified.  In addition to this, Steve holds the Advanced Coaches Award sanctioned by Tennis Coaches Australia and the Tennis Teacher’s Award sanctioned by the United States Professional Tennis Registry.  

Steve has a full LTA license, which demonstrates that he is appropriately qualified, DBS checked, First Aid trained, safeguarding and protection in tennis trained and committed to continual professional development, which means he can offer a guarantee to all parents, players and clubs.

Steve has over 20 years coaching experience.  He began his career at Corby Indoor Tennis Centre and progressed to become the Universal Tennis Academy Head Coach in 1998.  In addition to this, he was appointed County 13 & Under Girls Manager and was also heavily involved in the County Training Programme.

In 2000, Steve took the opportunity to coach out in Australia and took on the role of Head Tennis Professional at Ferny Hills Tennis Centre in Brisbane where he worked with several highly ranked state juniors. In March 2003, Steve returned to the UK to become a Director of Northants Universal Tennis Academy.

Steve’s enjoys working with Junior & Adult players from beginners to high performance level.  His individual coaching rate is £35 per hour.

Tel: 07791 688130

Connor Bush (Club Coach): 

Connor Bush is a passionate tennis coach who has been part of the club since the age of 13. He recently gained his LTA Level 2 Instructor qualification, building on over a year’s experience as a tennis assistant.

With more than 15 years of playing experience, Connor brings strong knowledge of the game and a love for helping others improve. He enjoys coaching both juniors and adults, creating a fun and supportive environment for players of all levels.

Connor is also a qualified LTA Referee and represents the club in the Men’s B and Mixed A teams, competing in Division 1 of both the summer and winter leagues.

He is keen to continue developing by working toward his LTA Level 3, moving into padel coaching, and offering racket stringing services.

Connors Individual Coaching Rate is £22 per hour. 

Tel: 07908 714534

Mark Blincow (Club Coach): 

Mark Blincow  is LTA Level 3 qualified.

As a professional player, Mark had a world ranking of 660 and a GB ranking of 11. He has represented Great Britain nationally at 18 & under level and 35 & over level. Mark has also represented England at senior level.

Mark has undertaken county coaching for Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. In addition to this, he coaches at Oundle and Rugby Schools.

Mark currently coaches two Sunday morning adult groups, offering lessons for Intermediate/Advanced players as well as Beginners/Improvers.

Marks individual coaching rate is £30 per hour.

Tel: 07803 208638 or 01604 76692