About us
PT Tennis is headed up by Paul Turner and has been based at Preston Tennis Club since September 2007. In that time the tennis programme has been developed for adults and juniors of all ages and abilities. The weekly coaching programme caters for over 200 people. It has also produced a number of County champions and National junior players. The team of 5 coaches are very passionate about coaching and improving their players of all levels. All coaches are qualified, licensed and hold a current DBS.
Paul Turner
Head Tennis Professional |
Paul has over 25 years experience and with all levels of player including top WTA 100 players.
Paul has been the Head Professional at Preston LTC since September 2007. The tennis programme has evolved into one of the best in Sussex with numerous County champions and National players being produced at the club. Paul also specializes in tennis specific footwork and movement and delivers coach education workshops and courses to coaches all over the UK and Ireland. £35 - £38 per hour Contact: 07894290325 Email:ptctennis@me.com |
Paul Foster 'Fuzzy'
Assistant Head Tennis Professional |
Fuzzy has been coaching for over 15 years and has run successful tennis coaching programmes at some of the most prestigious tennis clubs around the world including Captiva Island - Florida, Jamaica, Thailand and Hawaii. Fuzzy works with all levels of player and and can be found on court 10!
£35 per hour Contact: 07711 639056 Email: pjfoster71@yahoo.co.uk |
Ed Cotcher
Tennis Professional |
Ed has been coaching full time for over 7 years based at Preston Tennis Club. He is a fully licensed LTA Level 3 coach and enjoys working with both juniors and adults of all playing standards. He is the captain of the Preston Men's Second Team.
Ed won several tournaments around Sussex as a junior and currently plays in Division 1 of the AEGON Men’s Sussex League. Ed is the current Sussex U10 boys County Captain £28-£30 per hour Contact: 07952188729 Email: simplycotch@hotmail.com |
Sam Oakley
Tennis Professional |
Sam joined the team in November 2018
Specialist areas • Developing adults from beginners to club team players • Individual and group coaching juniors players starting at all ages • Tennis Fit Achievements • Top 10 in Sussex as junior players • 2013 winter county cup team • Aegon team tennis division one player £30 per hour Contact: 077585400500 Email: samvoakley@hotmail.com |
Tanya D'Cruz
Tennis Professional & Competitions Manager |
Junior Coach Coordinator and Competitions Manager
Specialist Areas
Player: Competes in County vets Tennis for Sussex. Tournament Organiser: Creates a Respectful and Fair environment whereby competitors may maximise their player experience. Coaching philosophy: I believe in challenging yourself through goals, which are achieved through encouragement, practice, patience and the belief you can succeed. Contact: 07887547837 Email: tanya.dcruz@icloud.com £30 per hour |
Tom Monk
Tennis Professional |
I have 18 years’ experience as a tennis coach. I have predominately coached in tennis clubs in and around Sussex. In 2004, I coached in the Adidas Academy in Auckland, New Zealand whilst travelling the world. Over the past 7 years I have worked as a full-time Physical Education teacher and pastoral lead in a secondary school in Sussex.
I have competed to a National level as a junior, as well as representing Sussex and the South-East region as captain. I became a national champion in the school’s national competition at 13 years of age. As an adult I have played in the men’s National Premier League. Specialist Areas:
Qualifications: LTA Senior Performance Accredited + Coach, Level 4 First Aid Coaching Philosophy: To create an inspirational coaching environment for all ages that is enjoyable, challenging and that builds an individual’s confidence in their game. To use my passion for the game to encourage others to evolve as a life-long learner as a player. This is accomplished by setting achievable goals through a thoughtful, patient, and deliberate setting on the practise court. Contact: 07545019140 Email: monktom@hotmail.com £35 per hour |
Amber Pennington
Trainee Tennis Professional |
I have been a member at the Club since I was 6 years old and have played County Tennis. I have completed my Level 1 and Level 2 Tennis Coaching and First Aid qualifications. I love all Sport but have always been passionate about tennis and also love teaching. In addition to tennis, I have had various experience coaching youth development groups in swimming, cricket and netball.
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