Meet our Coaches
At Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club all our coaches are LTA qualified and have an extensive experience in coaching players of all ages and levels.
They are all licensed, DBS checked and regularly attend courses to further their knowledge and be up to date with all new regulations.
They offer individual or joint lessons - please note that the prices below are for members of DLTC. There is a £5 supplement for non members.
Meet the team and contact info below.

Sebastien Blanchon (Head Coach) - LTA Senior Club Coach Level 4
Sebastien is the Head Coach and runs the Dulwich LTC Coaching Programme. Sebastien coaches all levels of player from beginner to performance. For all coaching enquiries please contact Sebastien
Email: sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com Tel: 07861 736375
Members Private lesson fee: £50 for individual/£60 for joint lesson

Matthew Lynch - LTA Club Coach Level 4
Matthew is a highly experienced coach who is helping deliver our ever so busy junior program and camps, as well as adult lessons. Mr Friendly is an understatement and he will help your tennis tremendously while making you have loads of fun.
Members Private lesson fee: £50 for individual/£60 for joint lesson
Tel: 07835 054211

Alex Smith - LTA Senior Club Coach Level 3
Alex has been playing Tennis since the age of 11 playing to a high standard as a junior.
Alex has 17 years of coaching experience, 9 of which were spent as a Head Coach at his previous club, coaching all ages & abilities.
Private lesson fee: £45 individual/£50 for joint lessons
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Abby Taylor - LTA Senior Club Coach Level 3
Abby has competed at a high level in tennis across both junior and women’s events. She represents Kent Ladies in the County Cup and has competed in the Junior Nationals, multiple British Tour events, and the UK Pro League.
Abby has previously coached at a club in Surrey and has also worked with university development players.
Abby is passionate about coaching players of all abilities. She enjoys challenging advanced players while also helping beginners build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and enjoy learning the game.
Private lesson fee: £45 for individual/£50 for joint lessons
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Nasko Atanasov - LTA Senior Club Coach Level 3
Nasko first picked up a racket when he was 7 years old, living near the Sahara desert. Ever since then he has gained experience as a competing national juniors champion in Bulgaria, a college varsity athlete in a top NCAA team, as well as a coaching professional with a broad range of experience working with all ages, levels and environments.
Nasko has taught tennis in Washington, California, Berlin and London. He is excited to be joining the coaching team at Dulwich and looks forward to contributing to the international vibe of the club.
Private lesson fee: £45 for individual/£50 for joint lessons