Head Coach

• Sep 2019 - Present

Lymm Lawn Tennis Club is one of the largest clubs in the north west of England, with 700 members and facilities that offer 13 tennis courts, a lovely classic club house and situated close to the village. My role involves managing all aspects of the club coaching programme, from recruitment, financial, programme design, programme content, training, mentoring and delivery. - Introduced a 4-tier junior coaching programme - has seen 50% growth to 182 juniors. - 800% growth in juniors attending Junior Club Night, exceeding 100 children at its summer height. - Revitalised Adult Social programme by 600%, with 30/50 regular attending Adults. - New Adult Pathway providing coaching for over 50 Adults a week. - New competition programme hosting in excess of 65 events per year. - Roadshow - Delivering to 1000 children around 10 schools within our catchment. - 45 Children attending outreach programme through school tennis clubs. - Free Tennis For All - over 1000 children taught in schools in 2022. - Led Open Day programme - with over 200 attendees. Show less

U11 Boys County Captain

• Sep 2019 - Present

Cheshire U11 Boys County Captain - National Finals 2nd Place 2022 - National Finals 5th Place 2021 - Won Regional qualifications 2021 & 2022 Cheshire U11 Boys County Captain - National Finals 2nd Place 2022 - National Finals 5th Place 2021 - Won Regional qualifications 2021 & 2022

Assistant Head Coach

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2019

Alderley Edge Sports Club, is one of the largest clubs in Cheshire, providing cricket, tennis, squash and hockey. This role entailed assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of the club tennis coaching programme. - School Links: Helped expand extra curricular coaching into 2 further schools from 1. - Competition Organiser: Organising and running all aspects of competition. - Team Tennis – Involved with men and ladies training and team selection. - Performance – Identified and coached players on a performance pathway. - Deliver LTA mini tennis & 11-17 tennis. - Advertising & Marketing: Artwork design (Adobe InDesign), flyers, posters Show less

Tennis Professional

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2018

Founder

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

Project Tennis was a community provider of tennis in the Brighton area and then South Manchester. I was solely responsible for everything to do with the business. - Designed and Managed bespoke 3 step Adult Xpress Pathway programme – Attracted 20 new adults in its first week – retained 75% in programme. - Talent Attraction Programme – Schools & Scholarships – Attracted 50 new sign ups through a PR push in 2 weeks. - Developing school partnerships - Extra-curriculum/Curriculum classes, PPA, Pupil premium – Gained access into 4 schools within 1st Month. - Manage and Deliver LTA mini tennis & 11-17 tennis. - Programme planning: Timetable, tournament planner and events. - Advertising & Marketing: Mail shots, Artwork design (Adobe InDesign), flyers, posters, local paper and social media. - Funding access: Under privileged children – Gained government funding for 12 students at a secondary school. - Recruitment, Training and Mentoring - Administration: email, bookings, bookkeeping, artwork, contracts, phone. - Proposals: Write bids and discuss terms with clubs and schools for partnerships. Show less

Tennis Professional

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

Director of Tennis

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

The England Sports Group provides sporting opportunities throughout south west London, with 8 tennis sites and links with over 50 local schools. I was responsible for driving participation at our Teddington site, in London. - Designed and responsible for Adult attraction programme – Filled 8 courses of 8 adults and converted - 80% in to regular weekly group play on 1st push. - Produced and won a bid for school partnership, from financial benefits, potential academy timetable, funding opportunities, school gains and services. - Support for 53 schools in SW London. - Roadshow - To over 10,000 children in SW London - Manage and enhance school outreach – continual growth of outreach in the area. - Personal Development – Coach training and mentoring. - Head up Teddington U16 Performance programme. - Manage and Deliver LTA mini tennis & 11-17 tennis - Manage tennis and multi sport camps for 100 children and coaching team of 10 coaches. - Responsibilities - Health & safety, programming, staffing. - Administration: Bookings, Email, Phone. Show less

Assistant Head Tennis Professional

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

This was a supportive role to the head of racquets. We worked closely on all aspects of the programme and its delivery, with me specifically taking the lead on increasing new player entry, league management and increasing competitive opportunities for children. - Developed Adult pathway – New players increased by 300% - 1st Team tennis coach – Worked with men and ladies 1st teams. - Increase RCJ’s – All juniors attaining ratings and competing. - Managed entire internal club leagues - Men’s team captain – fixture arrangement. - Teach LTA Mini Tennis and run awards. - Run: Club Mornings, Drills, Beginners, Cardio Tennis and Team training - Performance Coaching – Mini performance and 2 teenage surrey players (Lamar Bartley - U18 National No 4 & Luke Dobson) - Event organisation – Hosted grade 6 & 7 mini tennis tournaments and worked alongside head coach in organising the Ladies British Tour. Show less

Tennis Professional

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

• Responsible for RCJ increase, putting us at No.2 in Middlesex • Teaching the LTA stages of mini tennis. • Coached AEGON’s Men’s 1st team and Ladies Team 1st – 4th team. • Running Ladies Morning Sessions. • Private lessons & Video Analysis (IPAD) • Responsible for RCJ increase, putting us at No.2 in Middlesex • Teaching the LTA stages of mini tennis. • Coached AEGON’s Men’s 1st team and Ladies Team 1st – 4th team. • Running Ladies Morning Sessions. • Private lessons & Video Analysis (IPAD)

Tennis Professional

• 2003 - 2004