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 Reigate Priory LTC in 2017, I love the diversity of the club and working with all ages and abilities.

Favorite tennis player: Rodger Federer – to me he is pretty much complete and what he has achieved is incredible. Having a single-handed topspin backhand myself, I love to watch his timing and his ability of hitting it from anywhere on the court.

Earliest playing memory: My dad taking me to our local club for a hit on a weekend – his enthusiasm and passion for the game rubbed off on me and I was hooked. I enjoyed just hitting lots of balls… and eventually beating him. I was fortunate enough to start to have some lessons at Sutton Tennis Academy and the rest is history.

Coaching philosophy: Good movement is key along with a solid foundation of technique, take every opportunity to hit balls… even against the wall (it never misses!). The sky is the limit with the right attitude and hard work.

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: The setting is beautiful, the club has a friendly atmosphere with a great mix of playing and social. Having the grass courts in the summer gives it a very special feel.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: Bjorn Borg

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How long have you been at Reigate Priory LTC: I joined in 2018 when I moved to Reigate from Bristol.

Earliest playing memory: Sadly no early tennis playing memories as it wasn’t played at school or by any friends/family. Growing up in the E Midlands I dreamed only of playing football like most other boys for Derby County or Forest and the route I took.

Favorite tennis player: Federer for his great all round game and innovation.

Coaching philosophy: Consistency, get the ball back in play, cut out the errors and practice, practice, practice.

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: A great location and home to so many other local sports.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: Kyrios and Sabalrnka after the proposed ‘Battle of the Sexes’ challenge match.

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How long have you been at Reigate Priory LTC : I’ve basically grown up at RPLTC, I’ve been playing since I was around 4 years old and have been here for 12 years now. And I’ve loved everything about being here for this long!

Favorite tennis player: Jannik Sinner or Aryna Sabalenka. I think their power and the way that they play is the most admirable (besides Aryna’s very loud grunt on the court).

Earliest playing memory: I remember playing a red ball tournament when I was very little at RPLTC, which is where I met one of my closest friends!

Coaching philosophy: Don’t always take it seriously, it’s meant to be fun! (most of the time). Practice makes perfect, even if it takes ages!

What do you love most at Reigate Priory LTC: The social aspect of the club is one of my favourite things. I’ve made so many new friendships and met so many amazing people during the time I’ve been here.

If you could have dinner with any tennis great who would it be: Definitely Andy Murray, I think a conversation with him would be so interesting and fun, plus I would love a selfie with him to show off to my brother.

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