There is a dedicated team responsible for the development of tennis across Lancashire. Here you can find out more about these people and their current roles within Tennis Lancashire Ltd.

Tennis Lancashire Organisation Structure

Rob Hemmings – County President

Rob has been chairman of Hillside Lawn Tennis club since 1999 and chairman of the Southport & District Tennis League since 2018.  He has been a member of the Tennis Lancashire Council since 2016 and became Tennis Lancashire Participation Director at the start of 2024.  He is particularly interested in helping tennis clubs and other venues to survive and grow.

Mike McBrien - Chairman
Mike became Chairman of Tennis Lancashire in 2009 having previously been Secretary and President. Mike has represented Lancashire and is a qualified Coach, Referee and a former LTA Councillor.

Chris Mansour - Vice Chairman

Les Atkinson - Company Secretary
Les became Secretary of Tennis Lancashire in 2009 having been involved in the County for many years. Les is a former Teacher and Tennis Development Officer and has a wealth of tennis coaching and competition experience

Mark Pearson - Finance Director 

Mark became Finance Director of Tennis Lancashire late in 2023. He plays tennis regularly at his local club including for the club teams and holds several roles on the committee of Bolton Tennis League including that of Chairman.

Rob Hemmings - Participation Director

Rob has been chairman of Hillside Lawn Tennis club since 1999 and chairman of the Southport & District Tennis League since 2018.  He has been a member of the Tennis Lancashire Council since 2016 and became Tennis Lancashire Participation Director at the start of 2024.  He is particularly interested in helping tennis clubs and other venues to survive and grow.

Eric Knowles - Performance Director

Dawn Hepworth - County Welfare Officer

Appointed County Welfare Officer in October 2022, Dawn Hepworth has played club tennis in Liverpool since around 1984. She has held a number of committee positions, including Lady Club Captain and Honorary Secretary in her club, Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club. Dawn is a partially retired career civil servant, having worked in a number of different departments since 1982.

Peter Horrocks - Director

Sarah Hillier - County Tennis Co-ordinator 
Sarah has worked in Lancashire in various roles since 2012 and has been the County Co-ordinator for Tennis Lancashire since 2014. Sarah is an experienced coach and competition organiser and co-ordinates all of the County's tennis activities.

Danielle Gallagher - County Coach
Danielle is an experienced tennis coach and was appointed as County Coach in the summer of 2019.  She now oversees the delivery of County Training, supports the team captains and also liaises tennis coaches across Lancashire.