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 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. £45 per hour Contact: 07894290325 Email:[email protected] |
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 6!
£40 per hour Contact: 07711 639056 Email: [email protected] |
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Tessa Bass
Tennis Professional |
Specialist Areas
Player - centred approach catering to individual goals and abilities + Girls only Group coaching sessions + Ladies only sessions + Tennis Holidays + Disability Tennis Achievements Coach: Promotes and facilitates the playing and enjoyment of tennis to players of all ages and abilities. Coaching philosophy: I like to focus on players achieving their goals, whilst challenging them to improve their game in a fun environment Qualifications: LTA Level 3 Coach £40 per hour Contact: Mobile: 07962870642 Email: [email protected] |
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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 £35 per hour Contact: 077585400500 Email: [email protected] |
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: [email protected] £40 per hour |
Amber Pennington
Trainee Tennis Professional |
Amber Pennington - Trainee Tennis Professional
Qualifications: LTA Level 1 and Level 2 Accredited Coach and working towards finishing Level 3. First Aid, Safeguarding. I have been playing tennis at Preston LTC since I was 6 years old and have been an assistant coach since 2019. I have played County Tennis, and also competed at County and Regional events. I love all sport but have always been passionate about tennis. In addition to tennis, I was in the Sussex County Cricket Team and GB Water Polo Squad. I have also competed at county, regional and national levels in swimming, netball and athletics. In the past, I have been involved in swim coaching too with my local club. As a contrast to sport, I've also taught piano in my spare time. Coaching Philosophy: I'm keen to encourage players of all levels to enjoy tennis whilst improving their technique and matchplay, working at a level which suits each player's aims and ability. I enjoy teaching juniors and adult players both individually and in groups. Contact: Mobile: 07525 486730 Email: [email protected] £25 per hour |
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Julie Salmon
Tennis Professional |
Tennis Player competing on the ITF/ WTA Tours (1982/1993) Represented GB in the Fed Cup, Wightman Cup and European Cup
Great Britain Colour Holder Twice Reached 3rd Round of Wimbledon Played on Centre Court during Wimbledon, Arthur Ashe Stadium during US Open and Rod Laver Arena during Fed Cup ( Billie Jean King Cup) in Australia Have played Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Billie Jean King International GB Junior playing from U14 in every age group till the present day (Seniors) Level 4 Senior Performance LTA Coach LTA Mentor ( Mentoring all Coach Levels ) LTA Sussex She Rallies Ambassador I love coaching people tennis, anyone that has a passion to play, learn and a goal(s) Coaching the four aspects, technical, tactical, physical and mental of the game simultaneously and to ensure sessions are safe, players feel comfortable but equally challenged and stretched. |