Coach Profiles
Jill Le Pla - LTA Level 3 accredited plus Coach
Jill is the Head Coach at Rowntree Park Tennis Club. Following a successful
career as a primary teacher and SENCO, Jill retrained in the sport she has
always played and loved, quickly working through her coaching qualifications
to now being an LTA accredited plus Level 3 coach.
As a player, Jill represented Middlesex as a junior and is currently a member
of the Yorkshire Over 40’s Seniors Team. She also plays in Division 1 of the
ladies York and Yorkshire leagues and represents the club in the mixed first
team.
Jill is passionate about encouraging as many children and adults to take up
the sport she has always played and loved. She has successfully created
links with a number of local schools which has contributed to a now thriving
junior programme at the club. She equally enjoys teaching adults of all levels
from beginners to club players looking to enhance their tactical game or those
trying to increase their fitness.
Jill runs a number of adult and junior group sessions throughout the week as
well as offers 1-2-1 or small bespoke sessions as requested.
Paul Blackett - LTA Level 1 Assistant Coach
Paul is an LTA level 1 assistant coach. He has many years of playing
experience, competing at a county standard and for teams within the
Yorkshire League and local mens and mixed Division 1. He is highly
enthusiastic about tennis and coaching, really enjoying seeing others
improving their game, no matter what their goals are. Paul focuses on
supporting the delivery of fun and engaging sessions for players of all ages
and abilities by working alongside the head coach to create a positive
learning environment which focuses on the fundamentals of
tennis—movement, coordination, and technical development. With a friendly
and encouraging approach, Paul enjoy working both with juniors and adults of
all standards, helping them build confidence on court and develop a lifelong
love for tennis.
Matthew Glasby - LTA Level 2 Coach
Matthew is an LTA level 2 coach from Birmingham. He has many years of
playing experience, competing at a county standard back home, and more
recently playing for the University of York team. As a level 2 coach, he is
experienced leading a variety of adult and junior group sessions as well as
delivering 1-2-1 hitting sessions. Matthew is very enthusiastic about tennis,
and supporting others to enjoy the game as much as he does, whether that
be at a competitive standard, or picking up a racket for the first time.