Men's First Team Captain

How long have you been a member of SLTC? I have been the Head Coach at SLTC for the past five years.

What made you join SLTC? I joined the club to lead all club coaching alongside my doubles partner, Mike Barton, just over five years ago. It’s been great to work at such a successful club with a healthy coaching programme.

What’s your favourite tournament to watch? Wimbledon is definitely my favourite tournament to watch. With its legacy and prestigious grounds, it’s always lovely to attend, and it makes a nice change to swap the tracksuit for something smarter!

What’s your favourite shot to play? My favourite shot has to be the interception volley. It’s incredibly satisfying when it works, but horribly agonising when it doesn’t.

What's it like playing in an SLTC team? Playing in the Premier Division is the highest level of tennis in Shropshire, so representing the First Team is nothing but hard work. It normally leaves me hobbling for days, but we all love the competitive fight.

What's your go-to snack/drink during a match?  I’m always prepared when playing matches - energy drinks, bananas, and I definitely recommend electrolyte tablets.

How is your team approaching this year’s competition? We have a title to defend, so the boys are training hard to give ourselves the best chance of winning the Premier Division again.

Men's  First Team:  Harrison Gwilt (Captain); Mike Barton, Steve Hancock, Toby Holcroft, Alex Parry, Jacob Rogers, Harry Wyke