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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.  ​

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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]

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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]
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
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​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]



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Tom Monk
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​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:
  • Coaching junior players from club, county, national and international levels
  • Working with adult players of all ages from beginner to advanced 
  • Individual and group coaching sessions 
  • Tennis Fit sessions


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


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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.


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