About Us / Amdanom Ni
Tennis Squad was founded in 2007 with the belief that tennis programmes are best run by a team of coaches who can work together, share knowledge, offer a wider variety of skills and ultimately serve to get more people playing the game. Tennis Squad has a track record of delivering exceptional customer service through a strong communication platform and a wide array of coaching and playing opportunities. People development is at the heart of our philosophy, this applies on court for every age, ability, and demographic. Off court we focus on developing a workforce by supporting tennis leaders, volunteers, and coaches to reach their potential with dedicated support and mentoring. We pride ourselves on our professional approach which combined with a passion for coaching has seen us grow participation at all venues, support a number of teams and players to county honours and earn recognition with several national awards.
Our Directors
Ellie Lewis
A graduate in Sports Development at UWIC, Ellie has extensive experience in developing people, relationships and enhancing stakeholder communication in the tennis industry.
16 years at Tennis Wales saw her undertake roles in Coaching and Volunteering Management, Player Support, Safeguarding and Performance. Ellie was responsible for the development and support of a workforce including coaches, tennis activators and volunteers throughout Wales.
Since joining Tennis Squad, Ellie has driven organisational growth and been named Tennis Wales Development Coach of the Year.
Ellie has trained and competed at a national level in tennis and still represents Somerset, and also enjoys golf.
Robert Wedlake
A graduate in Computing and Management at Loughborough University, Rob has developed one of Wales and the South West's largest tennis coaching organisations as a Head Tennis & Padel Coach.
He is also an LTA EMCC qualified Mentor, Coach Education Tutor and has worked with both Sport Wales and Tennis Wales on a wide range of projects in player attraction, competition, and volunteer / coach development.
He chairs a specialist tennis club providing opportunities for adults with a learning disability or visual impairment and has coached players across the spectrum from starter to regional level.
In his spare time he enjoys playing Padel tennis at a facility he manages in Penarth.