Meet the Team
Stephen Wright B.A., BSc.
USPTR Qualified LTA Level 5 MCC Qualified LTA Level 4 SPC 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 won the 'Deliverer of the Year Award' through LEAP in 2016 which recognised his contribution to increasing participation rates in tennis in Buckinghamshire. Stephen was also a nominee for Coach of the Year in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to tennis in the County.
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Kate Turton
LTA Level 5 Qualified First Aid Trained Kate is a level 5 tennis coach with over 30 years coaching experience. Kate grew up in Somerset and loved the game from the moment she picked up a racket aged 8.
Kate attended Millfield School and represented Great Britain as a junior. She moved to Buckinghamshire and represented Bucks County for many years. Kate has worked at many clubs and has spent the last 20 + years as the Head Professional at Wycombe Abbey School. Kate enjoys teaching all ages and all standards and is an ongoing student of the game. |
Tom Packman
LTA Level 2 Qualified First Aid Trained Tom has been playing tennis for most of his life; over the past 10 years he has competed in hundreds of tennis tournaments up and down the country. He previously worked at Gerrards Cross Bull Lane Tennis Club, and played for the men’s teams there from the age of 13. He delivers Mini Tennis, intermediate juniors and beginner adult lessons, as well as private lessons. He is currently an LTA Level 2 qualified coach and is looking to get his Level 3 in the next few years.
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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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Alice Simmonds
Sports Leaders Level 2 Qualified FA Intermediate First Aid for Sport Alice started tennis at the age of 5 and has competed for both Farnham Common Tennis Club and Beaconsfield High School. She is now at University and assists with our holiday camps. Alice coaches tiny tots, mini tennis players, juniors and adult beginners.
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Georgia Lee-Dickson
LTA Level 1 Qualified Sports Leaders Level 2 First Aid Trained Georgia has been playing tennis from a very young age. Georgia has assisted with junior club nights and currently coaches at Beaconsfield High School for Girls, coaching 12-15 year old players. Georgia won the prestigous Sports Coach of the year Award at Beaconsfield High School in 2016. Georgia is looking at attending the LTA Level 2 coaching award and her Level 3 Sports Leaders award.
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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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Louisa Ward
Tennis Leaders Qualification (Assistant Coach) First Aid Trained Louisa has been coaching for the past 2 years. Louisa's areas of expertise are the tiny tots and the mini tennis classes. Louisa is looking at attending her LTA Level 1 Coaching Qualification in 2016 to further increase her knowledge and understanding of the game.
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Ewan McPhillips
LTA Level 1 Qualified |
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Ewan has been coaching for the past 2 years. Ewan coaches the tiny tots, mini tennis as well as junior players. Ewan is one of the best junior tennis players at Farnham Common Tennis Club winning the 18/U Junior Club Championships in 2
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