Meet the Team
Stephen Wright B.A., BSc.
USPTR Qualified LTA Level 5 MCC Qualified First Aid Trained Stephen is the Director of International Tennis Coaching Ltd. He was ranked no. 10 in Queensland, Australia. He has also represented Bedforshires County Team in the Summer and Winter County Cups. Stephen was part of Stirling Universities International Sports Scholarship Programme. Stephen was awarded the Meme Griffiths Award through the Bucks LTA for his outstanding contribution to tennis in Buckinghamshire in 2018.
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Hugo Paxton B.A
LTA Level 3 Qualified First Aid Trained Hugo is a LTA Level 3 Accredited Plus Coach. With 15 years of experience. Enjoys coaching children and adults of all standards. Positive, friendly and encouraging manner on court. Plays all rackets sports to a high level and competes at Queen’s Club. He has a BA (Hons) Degree in Sport in the Community, Durham University. Previous Clubs where he has worked include Bisham Abbey, The Hurlingham, and is currently into his 12th year of coaching at Eton College! Loves all sports and is also a Cardio Tennis Instructor! |
Erin Roper
LTA Level 1 Qualified Sports Leaders Level 2 Qualified First Aid Trained Erin has been coaching for the past 2 years. Her areas of expertise are mini tennis classes and holiday camps. Erin plays at Stoke Poges Tennis Club and has won the girls club championships there for the last 3 years. Erin is looking to achieve her LTA level 2 and Sports Leaders level 3 this summer. |
Carys Evans
Sports Leaders Qualified Cricket Activator Award Carys has been playing tennis for over 12 years. She plays at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club as well as Bull Lane Tennis Club. Carys is a 1st team player and has won many Club Championships in singles and doubles. Carys has umpired at competitions and has assisted with Summer Camps. Notably Carys worked at the Boodles Exhibition Tennis Championships at Stoke Park and was a ball girls at the O2 Arena for the ATP world tour finals. Carys is looking at attending her LTA level 1 qualification this year and assists with coaching children up to the age of 18 years of all standards.
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Will Stone
LTA Level 2 Qualified First Aid Trained Will has been coaching for the past month in St Joseph's primary school and at Chalfont St Peter tennis club with children aged 5 - 12. He's now working towards his LTA level 2 qualification. Will is an active member of Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club and attends club roll up and social sessions.
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Luke Rogers
LTA Level 1 Qualified Community Sports Leadership Qualified First Aid Trained Holds a Hospitality Personal Licence Luke has been coaching since the age of 14 at his boyhood tennis club (Rickmansworth Lawn Tennis Club). He currently works as the Deputy Manager for The Royal Oak in Marlow, having worked in the hospitality industry since the age of 16. Whilst he was furthering his career in hospitality he was coaching at weekends and continuing his development with schools and local clubs.
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Ffibi Barnitt
LTA Level 1 Qualified First Aid Trained Ffibi has been coaching for the past 2 years. Her areas of expertise are the tiny tots and the mini tennis classes. Ffibi is also one of the best female 18/U players at the club winning the 18/U Junior Club Championships in 2015 & 2016. Ffibi was also awarded the young volunteer of the year award in 2015 through LEAP.
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Celine Allen
LTA Level 1 Qualified First Aid Trained Celine has been coaching for the past 3 years. Before starting at Bath University she won a number of singles titles including the Riverside 18/U girls championships in 2012. Celine was also The 3 Rivers and Watford District Young Leader of the Year in 2013. Celine brings a wealth of passion and enthusiasm which she passes on to the pupils she coaches. Celine is available to coach all ages of players who are beginner and intermediate standard.
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Lisa De Waal
LTA Level 2 Qualified First Aid Trained Lisa has been assisting and coaching for the past 2 years. She enjoys coaching mini tennis classes and holiday camps. Lisa plays at Chalfont St Peter Tennis Club and is an active member of the club and likes attending ladies’ nights and other social tennis sessions.
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