Best results as a player:
N/A
Background in coaching, including qualifications held:
Full time Coach since 1996
Set up Bexley LTC Performance Coaching programme and achieved LTA Performancee Accreditation in 2002. Coached many County Champions, Emily Brimson, Kate Green, Laura Saunders, Sean Thornley, James Langford, Lewis Burton*, Lauren Townrow*.
*Coached these players from first day they picked up a racket in 1999!
Moved into full-time role with the BTA in Sept '05
Passed PCA in 2002
Passed CCA in 1996
Passed ECA in 1991
Your Coaching / teaching philosopy:
To teach the player good habits that will serve them well in the future, with an emphasis on discipline, professionalism and attitude..
Most inspirational quote - tennis or otherwise, from yourself or otherwise :
'The attitude you have when you are successful is the attitude you need to be more successful'
What do you like most about coaching at the BTA :
The time we get to spend on court with the players in a full programme working in a very expereinced and passionate team. The opporunties for both player & coach to travel internationally.
What is your ambition for the future of the BTA?:
To regularly produce players of an international standard.
What do you think a short-sharp mission statement should be for the academy i.e. memorabel, catching and understood by everyone?:
Professional, disciplined, organised, hardworking - We are, are you?
Favourite hobbies:
Going to the gym
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