Head Coach - Francesca Faulkes

Frankie has been playing tennis for some 26 years and has competed to a high level. As a junior Frankie was number 1 in the Kent under 16 and under 18 categories and was positioned in the top twenty UK juniors, achieving a junior ITF ranking. Frankie has been coaching tennis for over ten years now and works with players of all ages and abilities.

Her goal as a tennis coach is to get more people into the sport, whether that is for ongoing development or fitness and she believes tennis is a sport for all. Although Frankie has coached at a national level, her approach to players of all abilities is to create enjoyment.

Frankie has two children, a husband and a husky. She is part of a sporty family who enjoy playing together.  Frankie has pursued continual development of her own skills and approaches to tennis coaching which includes teaching players with disabilities, from sight to spinal issues. She strongly believes that tennis should be an 'all-welcome' sport and this aligns with TTC’s core values and ethos as a Tennis Club. Frankie hopes to help all members on their own development path, whether for fun, fitness, or performance.

Contact Details - Tel:  07736 578507  Email: frankie.tennis@hotmail.com

Assistant Coach - Mark James

Mark is an advanced club player and has played at several local clubs, he has been playing tennis for 20 years. He came to tennis relatively late, spending his youth playing football. Once Mark started playing tennis it became a real passion and a huge part of his life. He has a great perspective on what the sport of tennis can do for someone's mental and physical well-being.

Mark is an LTA-accredited Level 2 coach and is LTA Youth Start accredited. He firmly believes Tennis should be welcoming to all ages, abilities and backgrounds, his focus is always on helping people achieve their personal goals and enjoy the game that he loves.

Contact Details - Tel:  07768 820417  Email: m.a.james74@btinternet.com