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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Tim Rose
LTA Level 3 Qualified First Aid Trained A professional LTA Level 3 tennis coach with over 25 years coaching experience. Tim is enthusiastic, friendly, committed and a hardworking professional who is passionate about coaching and has built a strong reputation and knowledge of every aspect in coaching both
juniors and adults, delivering group, camps, as well as 1:1 coaching with a focus on learning and having fun on the tennis court. Tim started playing tennis at the age of 7, coached by his father Wallace he played competitive junior tennis until the age of 14 when he decided to concentrate on skiing competitively. When his skiing career came to an unexpected end due an injury in 1989 Tim went back to playing tennis, coached this time by Grand Slam Finalist (singles) and winner (doubles) Onny Parun. Tim continues to play completive tennis today; having played for the Royal County of Berkshire Health and Racquets Club and the men’s 1st team at Shiplake LTC. |
Erin Roper
LTA Level 2 Qualified Sports Leaders Level 3 Qualified First Aid Trained Erin has been coaching for several years with us. 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 3 times and also represents the ladies first team when she is back from University. Erin achieved her Sports Leaders Level 3 qualification in 2021. |
Sebastian McGrath
LTA Level 2 Qualified First Aid Trained Seb has been coaching since 2020 and has so far enjoyed his time running Summer Camps and group lessons. He is LTA Level 2 qualified and, in his free time, plays both social and competitive tennis. He is best suited to coaching children at beginner and intermediate level tennis sessions. Seb represents Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club in Mens tennis leagues when he is back from University.
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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.
She 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. Kate then moved to Buckinghamshire and represented the county for many years. She has worked at many clubs and spent 20+ years as the Head Professional at Wycombe Abbey School. Kate currently coaches part time at David Lloyd, Beaconsfield and Chesham Bois Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. Kate enjoys teaching all ages and all standards and is an ongoing student of the game. Kate can be contacted using the details below to arrange lessons |
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!
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Laurie McGrath LTA Level 2 Qualfied First Aid Trained Laurie started playing tennis at the age of 3 and continues to enjoy tennis both socially and competitively at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club. Laurie is comfortable teaching groups of children as well as adults at a beginner or intermediate level. He is also available for private lessons. When he's not playing tennis, Laurie enjoys cycling and looking after his cat! |
Ilona Hawker LTA Level 4 SPC Qualified First Aid Trained Ilona has worked for over 20 years with all levels of players, from WTA to Juniors at Club level. She was a top junior player nationally and still competes at at County & National League level today. |
