Meet Our Team
Danny Burrell - Level 4 Accredited+ Head Coach
Danny is an award-winning LTA Level 4 Senior Club Coach and Head Coach at Sandal Tennis Club, recognised by Yorkshire Tennis with a ‘Highly Commended Community Coach of the Year’ award for his impact on growing the game across the region. A former nationally ranked player (top 450 in the UK), he combines high-level playing experience with energetic, modern coaching designed to help players improve fast.
His lessons are built to transform your game in as little as 30 minutes by focusing on the technical and tactical details that make the biggest difference in matches. From cleaner technique and smarter shot selection to improved movement, consistency and confidence under pressure, every session is designed around realistic match situations so improvements immediately transfer onto the court.
Danny’s long-term vision is to build the best tennis coaching programme in Yorkshire — creating an environment where players of all ages and abilities can develop quickly, enjoy the game and achieve their potential. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a competitive player, his engaging coaching style and attention to detail will help take your game to the next level.
Contact:
07811 288046
Private Lesson Cost (48-hour cancellation policy):
- £35.50 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £28.00 per 45 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £21.50 per 30 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
Nigel Glover - Level 3 Accredited+ Coach
Nigel has 11 years' experience teaching children and adults in group and private lessons. He has also worked in local primary and secondary schools in the area and runs Cardio Tennis sessions. He has played Yorkshire League Division 1 for many years, competed in tournaments, and in other local matches for Sandal.
He is very ambitious and passionate about tennis, and loves to work together with a wide range of pupils to help them to develop and love tennis as a game for life.
Contact:
07469 193266
Private Lesson Cost:
- £25 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £21 per 45 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £13 per 30 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- Small Group Lesson - £30 per hour / £26 per 45 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
Sara Robson - Level 2 Accredited Coach
Sara is an LTA Accredited Level 2 Coach. She has been coaching for over 7 years working at Wickham Tennis Club and The Avenue Lawn Tennis & Fitness Club. Sara has over 30 years of playing experience. During this time, she has had coaching herself and worked hard to develop her game by competing regularly.
Sara has a lot of experience running tournaments within her voluntary roles as Junior Secretary and Ladies Captain. She organised the Junior Open tournament and the Club Championships catering for over 100 players for over 5 years. She has also worked with junior players, developing them from beginners to competing regularly. The knowledge and experience she has had from being a 'tennis mum' has meant that she has been able to relate to parents easily; giving support and empathy. In addition, Sara enjoys coaching adult beginners / improvers and is looking forward to doing more adult coaching.
Sara is very enthusiastic coach, joining the Sandal TC coaching team in 2021. She is motivated by seeing the progress that her players make and watching a passion and love for the game grow. She is also currently undertaking her Level 3 coaching qualification.
Contact:
07966 506398
Private Session Cost:
- £20 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £17 per 45 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
Lee Hodgkin - Level 2 Accredited Tennis Coach
Lee is a part-time LTA Accredited Level 2 Tennis Coach, passing the course in August 2023 with a Distinction. He has been involved in tennis for over 30 years and has captained Mixed, Men’s and Junior Teams at Pudsey Tennis Club, coordinated multiple Winter Singles competitions and continues to play competitively in Leeds and Bradford Leagues, competing in Divisions 1 & 2 of the Bradford and District League. Lee has a keen interest in the benefits to mental health of an active lifestyle and successfully completed a course in Mental Health Awareness for Sport through UK Coaching in conjunction with Mind Charity. Lee is passionate about tennis and enjoys working with all age groups and abilities to give players skills for life. Additionally, Lee started delivering group tennis lessons on a Tuesday afternoon and evening at the tennis club from September 2023. He is very keen to help people to develop their tennis!
Contact:
leehodgkintenniscoaching@gmail.com
07958 956 990
Private Session Cost:
- £30 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £25 per 45 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
- £20 per 30 minutes (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
Peter Gray - Level 2 Accredited Tennis Coach
From the simple beginnings of family interest, a love of the game of, tennis was born into Peter's life and the journey began. At junior level, he was selected to compete for three consecutive years in the Invitation U18 National Hard Court and Grass Court Championships of Great Britain, for two years in the U18 National Covered Court Championships at Queen’s Club (top 40 GB players) before progressing to play Open Age Tournaments and Premier Division Tennis. He was Head of Sport and Physical Education in one of Leeds most successful high schools and has dedicated much of his professional life to providing the opportunities for young people to participate and excel in their chosen sport. He remains committed to this aim by constantly seeking to improve his coaching skills through the LTA Coach Accreditation Pathway to give players the best possible and most enjoyable experience of learning to play tennis whatever their level of competence. Peter enjoys the opportunity to work with players of all ages. His philosophy is all about those he coaches having fun, finding creative ways to learn the game and players doing the best they can, with no limitations set on what they can achieve.
Contact:
07809 156 256
Private Session Cost:
- £20 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)
Henry Grainger - Level 2 Accredited Tennis Coach
Henry is an LTA Level 2 Accredited Coach. He has played tennis for the majority of his life, being a member at Sandal tennis club as a junior, playing tennis for his school team and socially. Henry first became qualified in November 2023 and has experience coaching at clubs in Leeds and Wakefield. Henry delivers sessions to adults and juniors including cardio tennis and has aspirations to complete the LTA Level 3 Coaching Qualification. Henry aims to make his sessions enjoyable and safe, aiming for his love of the game to encourage others to improve their tennis skills and continue to be involved within the sport.
Contact:
henrystenniscoaching@gmail.com
07904 343 766
Private Hitting Session Cost:
- £24 per hour (+ £1.50 Junior / £2.25 Adult non-member fee)