 | Nick Fitzpatrick – Head Tennis Coach – PCA
Individual lessons £24.00 per hour. Tel: 07973 462876 As the Head Coach, I have the task of overseeing the coaching programme and all the coaches. We are in the process of taking the club to the next level, which will see us become a nationally accredited centre for developing performance tennis players.
Due to the quality and hard working nature of all the coaches, my job is made that much easier and ultimately the success we achieve is down to a massive effort by each team member.
|  | Tom Sanders – Performance Coach – CCA Individual lessons £20.00 per hour. Tel: 07968 621274
Mr Smooth of Thongsbridge, started on the club’s coaching programme when he was 12 with Alan Hinchcliffe. He enjoyed it so much he is now running the Performance Programme.
Tom has developed a good reputation within the county for producing good quality players of county and national standard. His success is built on his own beliefs in what it takes to become a top player and the fact that he will go the extra yard to make sure the players succeed.
Don’t mention the word ‘Administration’ it makes his hair stand on end!
|  | Natalie Gill – Mini Tennis Co-ordinator – CCA Individual lessons £19.00 per hour. Tel: 07751 817326
Natalie is our Mini Tennis Co-ordinator. She does a superb job of running the mini programme, which caters for 340 players under the age of 11. Natalie also runs the Schools Outreach Programme, where she delivers over 100 hours a year free coaching to school children.
Without doubt the most organised member of the team, but then a female would be, wouldn’t they?!
|  | Rob Jackson – Junior Tennis Co-ordinator – CCA Individual lessons £19.00 per hour. Tel: 07789 000331
Rob is our Junior Co-ordinator (age 11+), a role he fills with aplomb, his mood swings tend to match those of teenagers and his relationship with the players is fantastic – everyone loves Rob!
Rob is a proud guy who wears his heart on his sleeve; he will give his all for the Junior Programme. Those of you that know Rob will know that his laid back appearance is just a front! |  | David White – Assistant Coach – DCA Individual lessons £17.00 per hour. Tel: 01484 682215/07814 608538
Nicknamed 'the warrior' for his immense staying power during inclement weather. Whether it’s pouring down or minus 5° he’ll be out there somewhere! David works with lots of beginners and improvers of any age. He has a knack of building a great rapport with everyone he meets.
One word of warning, do not go near the Pro Shop when David is around, he is a top salesman! |  | Alan Hinchliffe – Assistant Coach – ETTC Individual lessons £17.00 per hour. Tel: 07747 745354
Alan is without doubt the 'group coaching guru', he has an unlimited selection of drills to cater for all standards, although you could say he has had a lot of practice. Alan has been coaching at Thongsbridge for over 30 years. He tells me every year that this one will be his last although so far I keep managing to persuade him to stay on.
Alan has seen many fine players develop over the years and is a fantastic ambassador for the sport. |  | Alistaire Macgregor – DCA Individual lessons £17.00 per hour. Tel: 07784 773886
Alistaire called the club one day looking for a coaching position claiming that Thongsbridge was the place to be – so we interviewed him and gave him a job, just goes to show that flattery does get you everywhere!
At 6 feet 7 inches Ali is somewhat of a gentle giant, although there is nothing gentle about his serve, which reaches 130+ mph. Ali’s passion for the game is huge and he is proving a hit with juniors and adults alike. |  | Liz O'Brien – USPTR Instructor Level Individual lessons £16.00 per hour. Tel: 07738 221024 Liz started playing at 6 years old at Ilkley Tennis Club. She became an Assistant Coach after her A levels and then went travelling around New Zealand, Australia and SE Asia. Liz bumped into me at the Ilkley Open tournament while she was working at Otley Tennis Club. One month later she was the newest member of the Thongsbridge team. She coaches anyone and everyone from Tiny Tots to Adults with an added interest in tennis fitness and movement. |
| Lesson fee subject to additional light fees:
£5.00 (Indoor - individual or Groups)
£4.00 (Outdoor - Individual or Groups) 48 hours notice must be given for cancellations of individual lessons or the full price of the lesson must be paid to the Coach. |
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