James Goodchild 07752 724488 james@challenge-tennis.com
James started coaching at 16 and has coached all levels of players from beginners to performance players. He specialises in coaching U12 performance players. James role as a Director sees him playing an active role in every aspect of the Challenge-Tennis coaching programme.
Tom Edis 07876 666679 tom@challenge-tennis.com
Tom has been a coach since 2001. He is the Bucks Under 9s and Under 10s Head Coach. He’s been involved in performance tennis since 2005. Tom is responsible for all our junior tournaments and match-play information. He is also first point of contact for our “Challengers” Performance Programme.
Matt Branton 07585 552488 matt@challenge-tennis.com
Matt started coaching in early 2008 as an unqualified coach looking for something more In 08' he took Level 3 Club Coach Qualification. I approached every lesson with the attitude of “Fun comes first” Why play something if you don’t enjoy it? Matt is a strong all rounder coaching all sessions from Tots to Adult beginners. His passion and enthusiasm for the game shine through in his sessions.
Tom Smith 07727909837 Tom.S@challenge-tennis.com
Tom has been coaching for 6 years now and has worked with players ranging from development/schools level right through to National/regional standard. He has worked with 3 top 10 juniors and numerous county players. His role is to provide high quality coaching within the performance programmes and assist in helping the programme grow.
Ross Hemsley 07729553730 ross@challenge-tennis.com
Ross first started coaching in his family owned Tennis Academy in Durban, South Africa. Since then he has acquired a lot of experience spending time coaching and training at the RCS Academy in Atlanta,Georgia then moving back home to continue coaching for the family business. In 2012 Ross left South Africa and has been fortunate enough to coach in London, UAE and Singapore where he has had the responsibility of helping set up tennis programmes as well as heading up the Adult Tennis. Ross also has a Diploma in Sports Management.
Ross is available for group and private lessons for all ages and levels.