'Working with ITC has allowed me to become a more confident coach and has given me extremely valuable experience in adapting my coahing style to suit players with different needs, abilities and levels.' Isabella Pugh LTA Level 1 Assistant Coach
'Coaching with ITC was really the next step for me in terms of my tennis as being able to pass on the knowledge and skill that i've learnt to yonger poeople was one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences I could wish for.' Alex Whittaker LTA Level 1 Assistant Coach.
'Working with ITC enhanced my coaching ability by providing me with leadership opportunites, giving me the confidence to plan and implement engaging tennis classes for a range of ages.' Amelia Adams LTA Level 1 Assistant Coach
'ITC has created something that goes beyond simply delivering high quality tennis coaching. As both an LTA level 1 coach and Stoke Poges Tennis Club committee member I've seen the professionalism, consistency and genuine care that underpin the programme. Coaches are trusted and supported to develop while players are given an environment where they can build confidence, enjoy the game and fulfil their potential. It is cleaer that ITC's success has been built on strong values, high stadnards and a genuine commitment to the people they work with' Karen Perez LTA Level 1 Assistant Coach and Commitee Member
'Working with ITC has significantly helped me develop a more practical and adaptable approach to coaching giving me greater confidence in dealing with real world challenges that come with coaching players of differnt ages and abilities.' Laurie McGrath LTA Level 2 Coach
'ITC gave me the skills and confidence to lead fun and engaging sessions for players.' Erin Roper LTA Level 2 Coach
'I started working for ITC as a coaching assistant when I was 14 and within a few yeares I was leading holiday camps as a level 2 coach. Stephen's guidance and trust in my potential meant I was able to gain an abudnance of valuable experience from the start that is still relevant to me in my coaching career.' Sebastian McGrath LTA Level 2 Coach
'Working with ITC has shown me that a great coaching organisation is defined by what happens behind the scenes as much as what happens on court. Expectations are clear, communication is straightforward and coaches are trusted to use their judgement rather than being unnecessarily managed.
What I particularly value is the consistency and professionalism of the organisation. Sessions are well structured, problems are dealth with quickly and there is a genuine understanding that coaches perform at their best when they feel supported and respected.
ITC creaetes an environment where you can concentrate on what you became a coach to do - develop players, build confidence and make sport enjoyable.' Lisa De Wall LTA Level 2 Coach
'ITC gave me my first ever tennis coaching position. I remember they supported me really well during the early stages of my career and helped to build my confidnce as a coach.' Alistair Cernik LTA Level 2 Coach and LTA Tennis Development Officer
'Working with International Tennis Coaching has been a fantastic experience. Stephen and the team are incredibly supportive and i've developed both my coaching skills and confidence during my time with ITC. Its a professional, welcoming environment that genuinely cares about coaches and the players they work with.' Bernardo Contrera LTA Level 2 Coach
'Working with ITC has been fantastic for my development as a coach. The support and opportunities they provide are second to none. Its a great team of people who truly care about coaches and the players they work with.' Hugo Paxton LTA Level 3 Coach at Eton College.
'Working with ITC was a brilliant development experience. In particular, the opportunity to work with a range of players, across a number of different clubs and school was fantastic.' Tom Packman LTA Level 3 Coach
'When I first met Stephen Wright, we had both been accepted on the LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach course. This is the top Tennis coaching qualification on offer from the national governing body of Tennis here in Great Britain, and it’s an honour and privilege just to be selected to go on this course. Twelve club coaches started out on this demanding and career enhancing course. The tutors made it very clear that not all candidates would succeed. As the cohort progressed through the various modules that ranged from Business Administration off-court to Tactical and Technical aspects of coaching and playing tennis on-court, it become apparent that several members of my peer group had a natural flair for both coaching the game, and managing their coaching business. Stephen Wright was one of these rare coaches. It was very clear to me that Stephen had an excellent depth of knowledge on how the LTA’s game based approach to coaching tennis should be delivered on court. When I found myself repeatedly challenged by the practical exams, Stephen was quick to step forward and offer his services as a mentor, to guide me through the nuances of what the LTA Tutors and Examiners expect of candidates coaching at a top club level. It must have been quite a daunting challenge to mentor someone some 20 years your senior. However, with a combination of wit, charm, and patience, I genuinely believe this outstanding coach will provide me with the missing pieces to eventually pass the last parts of this challenging LTA coaching course. Stephen proved a perceptive and empathetic mentor for me in my chosen field as a tennis coach. The wisdom and insight he shares in his book (Insider Secrets of Tennis Coaching) will help any tennis coach effectively deliver their own tennis coahing programme at their venues.' David Burwood – LTA Level 4 Tennis Coach LTA Sponsorships Manager 1998 – 2001 University of Bath Tennis Coach and Team Captain 1989 – 1993
Tennis Club Testimonial:
'Stephen joined our Club, as Head Coach, only 18 months ago as a replacement for our existing coach. When Stephen joined us the membership of our Junior section consisted of only a few children and there was very little enthusiasm for Juniors at our Club. In the last year Stephen has worked with the Committee to create new initiatives to encourage membership and develop tennis in our community. This has been extremely successful and we currently have fifty junior members.
His coaching has been received with enthusiasm both by the children and the parents and due to this one of the parents has joined the committee as junior coordinator to further develop with Stephen junior Tennis at Chalfont St Peter Tennis Club. For the first time for many years Stephen ran during the school holidays a number of summer camps which were extremely successful. Another first for the club was the entry of an Under 9 Boys team in the Buckinghamshire Summer Aegon League and we are proud that they finished runners up in this league competing against some large Buckinghamshire Clubs. Much of the success was attributable to Stephens coaching and development of the squad.
Stephen has also been very busy in our community and has been liaising with Junior and Senior schools to establish links with them to develop tennis in our area. The committee are very pleased with the tremendous effort Stephen has shown in developing our Junior section.'
Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club Committee
Football Coach Testimonial:
'Over the past three years Stephen has played an important part in my development as a coach. He trusted me, believed in my ability and gave me the opportunities that allowed me to grow in both confidence and experience. Much of what I have learned during my time working with him has helped shape the coach I am today.
As I move on to the next stage of my coacing career in a full-time role in London, I do so with genuine gratitude for the support and opportunities Stephen has given me. Whatever comes next in my coacching journey his trust and support will always be an important part of my story' Mohammad Hosseini UEFA C Coach
