Coaching Team

How long have you been at Reigate Priory LTC: I am lucky enough to have been Head Coach since 2006! I have loved every minute and have enjoyed seeing players of all ages develop through our programme.

Earliest playing memory: I remember starting when I was about 4, using an old Bjorn Borg wooden tennis racket – It was almost the same size as me! My family all played and being the youngest I wanted to be good enough to join, which created my early drive.

Favourite tennis player: Roger Federer – My hero and probably the reason I changed career paths from marketing to tennis coaching – to play and teach others to play like him.

Coaching philosophy: Footwork, hit 1000s of balls, have lots of fun and make everyone smile!

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: The beautiful setting – We should rename where we are Reigate Priory Sports Park, plus its just 2 mins from the high street, yet feels like the middle of the country.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: John McEnroe, played when tennis was at its best or Steffi Graf!

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How long have you been at Reigate Priory LTC: I joined in the summer of 2020 from across the road at Reigate LTC. I’ve had an amazing time since I arrived and always enjoyed myself whether that’s on the court or just in the clubhouse.

Earliest playing memory: I remember playing in the school playground with makeshift nets made up of jumpers, shoes and imaginary lines, with a slightly deformed £10 Tesco’s tennis racket and balls which were probably made for dogs.

Favorite tennis player: Grigor Dimitrov. Not a household name in tennis but I just love the way he looks and moves around the court and his athleticism. I also feel like he can win a point from anywhere, even if it’s on the floor or a behind the back dropshot, both of which he had done!

Coaching philosophy: Hitting as many balls as possible and then understanding why certain things get done the way they do. If you understand what and why you’re doing something, the end result will probably be better. And obviously all of that with a smile on your face.

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: I love all the people around the club whether I’m coaching them or coaching with them.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: I think an Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios duo would be very fun and interesting to see what they’re actually like in person. Or Roger Federer because, it’s Roger Federer.

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How long have you been at Reigate Priory LTC: I first started Coaching at RPLTC in 2015 and over the years I have met many lovely people who have kept me coaching here! My interest in coaching grew when I started helping out at the age of 16 at Leatherhead Tennis Club.

Earliest playing memory: My friend Rebecca introduced me to tennis when we were very young. We used every opportunity to adapt an activity to incorporate tennis. I hit loads of balls against the garage wall and finally succeeded in taking it over as a hitting wall rather than a horticultural wall!

Favourite tennis player: Rafael Nadal. I admire his work ethic, his intensity, discipline and his humble manner. As a left handed player myself I found it particularly helpful to watch him play when I was younger.

Coaching philosophy: Firstly, one needs to develop as an athlete and build tennis skills on this foundation. My focus is on a good warmup as I feel that sets the tone for the lesson. My main emphasis then is on footwork, technique, stamina and attitude.

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: For me it has to be the peaceful surroundings yet accessibility to the town.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: Nadal..it would help my Spanish!

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