Colin Murphy: Head Coach

Colin has over 25 years of coaching experience and is a Level 3 coach with a Diploma in Sports Psychology. He has a vast number of qualifications including the LTA Open Court Programme and disability tennis. Colin coaches players from 2 to 80 years. He has taken players from beginner to national level and has helped players gain scholarships to American universities. He believes in teaching the person and not just the game as everyone has their own individual style. Colin's passion is making tennis affordable and accessible, creating a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where players of all ages and abilities are made to feel instantly welcome. He has coached over 70 teams who have all gone on to win their respective leagues and has won awards for his innovative coaching programmes. 

Aurelie Hemphill 

Aurelie is a Level 2 coach specialising in developing junior and adult tennis. She coordinates the after-school clubs and is also a tournament organiser and court supervisor. Aurelie organises the day-to-day administration and helps oversee the delivery of the programme. 

Linda Pink 

Linda is a Level 2 coach and is our junior programme and holiday camps coordinator. She delivers the LTA Youth Start programme and Prime Video Youth Girls. Linda’s passion, enthusiasm and commitment makes her an invaluable asset to the coaching team.

Jake Norris

Jake is a tennis coach with 10+ years’ experience across the UK and Australia, working with all ages and abilities from beginners to national juniors.
Former UK Top 10 junior and Hampshire County Men’s Team representative, bringing strong playing experience into coaching.
Jake is a LTA Level 3 Accredited and Senior Coach in Australia, delivering high-quality, engaging sessions tailored to individual goals.
Offering private and group coaching, performance training, junior development, and fitness-focussed tennis for all levels.

Mandy Richardson

Mandy has gained her Level 1 Coaching qualification and assists on a part time basis with the Junior and Adult Coaching programmes and After School Clubs.

Mandy has been playing tennis for over 20 years both socially and in local leagues.