Tennis Squad

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 / UK Coach of the Year Runner-up. She is an accredited+ Senior Performance Coach, EMCC-certified Mentor and LTA Coach Education Tutor. 

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 the regions' largest coaching organisations as Head Coach, supported club growth recognised by several national awards, and attracted more than 10,000 players into the game. As an accredited+ Senior Performance Coach he has worked across all ages and stages of the club spectrum, including a large number of players who have progressed to South Wales honours and beyond. 

He is also a Padel Instructor, ABTO Tournament Referee, EMCC-certified Mentor and Coach Education Tutor where he is 'disability champion' for the Tennis Wales Coach team of tutors. Rob has worked with both Sport Wales and Tennis Wales on a wide range of projects in player attraction, competition, and volunteer / coach development. 

In his spare time he enjoys playing Padel tennis at a facility he manages in Penarth.