James has been coaching since 2008 after deciding to make the switch from selling IT equipment to teaching tennis. In that time, he has worked hard to become an LTA Senior Club Coach (Level 4) whilst gaining valuable experience on court too, including working alongside internationally recognised coaches.
James started playing tennis at the age of 16 at his local club in Tilehurst and was very proud to hold the position of Head Coach at the very same club, Woodland, when he embarked on his coaching career 13 years later!
Away from the court, James is an avid Manchester United fan - the best match he’s been to being the 2008 Champions League Final in Moscow - and a doting dad to his ten year old daughter.
As well as running the business day-to-day, James is also Head Coach at Malmesbury LTC in Wiltshire.
James is Ignition Tennis' Assistant Manager, having earned that promotion through his hard work and incredible attention to detail.
James started playing tennis when he was eleven years old at Greenacre Leisure Centre and Park House School. He started assisting at Greenacre aged 16 and has achieved his LTA Level 1, 2 and 3 tennis coaching qualifications.
In 2015, James finished his final year in sixth form at Park House and studied Physical Education, Psychology and Sociology at A Level. Since leaving school, he has completed an apprenticeship with Ignition Tennis, achieving his LTA Level 3 qualification, and is now working full-time with us.
His favourite tennis player is Roger Federer due to his creativity and the way he makes everything look effortless. James’ best assets as a player are his rapid speed around the court and his dominant first serve!
Away from tennis, James is an avid Arsenal FC supporter and also volunteers at a local youth centre for autistic children.
Tom is passionate about your improvement! Whether that is your improvement on the court, or your strength and conditioning (Tom is also a Level 4 qualified PT), Tom will work with you to get the best results.
Tom has been playing tennis since the age of 13 and was always the hardest-working player in each of his groups. Perhaps unsurprisingly, his favourite all-time player is Lleyton Hewitt due to his tenacity and work ethic!
Tom's favourite tennis memory is watching Hewitt come back from two sets down to beat Radek Stepanek at Wimbledon in 2009. Tom's best attributes as a player are his strong backhand and powerful serve.
Away from the tennis court, Tom is a keen cyclist and also a huge football fan.
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