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OUR TEAM
MANAGERS, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS TEAM
Steve Matthews
Founder
Steve is the founder of Virtus, the management company which operates Bromley Tennis Centre. He is an ex-GB tennis player and coach and with considerable experience in tennis centre management.
Steve is the founder of Virtus, the management company which operates Bromley Tennis Centre. He is an ex-GB tennis player and coach and with considerable experience in tennis centre management.
Sarah Langford
Managing Director
Sarah is also a Level 2 Coach and ABTO R5 Official. Sarah has a degree in Sports Development and Coaching Science.
Sarah is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Sarah is also a Level 2 Coach and ABTO R5 Official. Sarah has a degree in Sports Development and Coaching Science.
Sarah is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Emma Wanostrocht
Virtus Systems & Business Manager
Emma is one of our Tots coaches with over 15 years experience working with children. Emma also has a degree in BioVeterinary Science
Emma is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Emma is one of our Tots coaches with over 15 years experience working with children. Emma also has a degree in BioVeterinary Science
Emma is part of our Safeguarding Team.
James Carlton
Programme and Membership Manager
James is a Level 3 coach with a degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology. He was a performance player himself and has many years experience running a coaching programme.
James is a Level 3 coach with a degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology. He was a performance player himself and has many years experience running a coaching programme.
Clint Harris
Head of Tennis
Clint leads our team of coaches. He is a Level 5 Coach, an Ex-Junior Davis Cup Player for New Zealand and Ex-National Coach for New Zealand.
Clint is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Clint leads our team of coaches. He is a Level 5 Coach, an Ex-Junior Davis Cup Player for New Zealand and Ex-National Coach for New Zealand.
Clint is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Sue Bamford
Coach Education Coordinator
Sue is our Coach Education Coordinator. She is also a Level 5 Coach, a Coach Education Tutor and has many years of experience running her own programme.
Sue is our Coach Education Coordinator. She is also a Level 5 Coach, a Coach Education Tutor and has many years of experience running her own programme.
Louise Moodie
Operations Manager (Facility)
Louise is the Welfare Office for BTC and also organises all our competitions.
Louise is part of our Safeguarding Team
Louise is the Welfare Office for BTC and also organises all our competitions.
Louise is part of our Safeguarding Team
Chrissie Gameson
Manager (Operations)
Chrissie is one of our Operations Managers. She is also a Level 1 coach in Tennis, Football and Hockey. Chrissie has worked at BTC since the centre opened!
Chrissie is one of our Operations Managers. She is also a Level 1 coach in Tennis, Football and Hockey. Chrissie has worked at BTC since the centre opened!
Joanna Burroughs
Administrator
Jo started out in one of our beginner lessons and now uses everything she has learnt to help new players find the lesson to fit them.
Jo started out in one of our beginner lessons and now uses everything she has learnt to help new players find the lesson to fit them.
Lisa Connelly
Operations Assistant
Lisa is one of our Operations Assistants. Lisa has worked at BTC for four years, and regularly comes to our Cardio Tennis sessions.
Lisa is one of our Operations Assistants. Lisa has worked at BTC for four years, and regularly comes to our Cardio Tennis sessions.
Mike Harding
Racket Stringer
Mike is a retired fire fighter and used to string at Wimbledon where he is now an Honorary Steward.
Mike is a retired fire fighter and used to string at Wimbledon where he is now an Honorary Steward.
Maddie Payne
Programme Coordinator
Maddie has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters in Sports Biomechanics. She is also a Level 2 Coach.
Maddie has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters in Sports Biomechanics. She is also a Level 2 Coach.
TENNIS COACHING TEAM
Luke House
Head of Tennis Participation
Luke is a Level 5 Master Coach and won the LTA coach of the Year award. He is also a Coach Education Tutor with a wealth of experience.
Luke is a Level 5 Master Coach and won the LTA coach of the Year award. He is also a Coach Education Tutor with a wealth of experience.
Sally Graham
Head of Tots Tennis
Sally is our Head of Tots Tennis and a Level 2 Coach. She is a Tots Tennis Specialist and is one of our Cardio coaches. She also goes into local schools to deliver PE classes.
Sally is our Head of Tots Tennis and a Level 2 Coach. She is a Tots Tennis Specialist and is one of our Cardio coaches. She also goes into local schools to deliver PE classes.
Jimmy Callus
Deputy Head of Performance
Jimmy is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He lead his own Performance programme and has over 10 years' experience coaching club, county, regional, national and international level players.
Jimmy is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He lead his own Performance programme and has over 10 years' experience coaching club, county, regional, national and international level players.
Chris Craig
Tennis Coach
Chris is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has over 25 years' experience coaching club, county, regional, national and international level players.
Chris is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has over 25 years' experience coaching club, county, regional, national and international level players.
Lauren Harrington
Tennis Coach
Lauren is a Level 4 Performance coach. She played full time tennis and went on the Women’s pro circuit. She is also an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), CSCS, with a BSc in S&C.
Lauren is a Level 4 Performance coach. She played full time tennis and went on the Women’s pro circuit. She is also an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), CSCS, with a BSc in S&C.
Martin Shishkov
Tennis Coach
Martin is a Level 3 Coach. He played on the men’s pro circuit and was part of the Bulgarian Davis Cup team. Martin has a degree in Business Administration and Management.
Martin is a Level 3 Coach. He played on the men’s pro circuit and was part of the Bulgarian Davis Cup team. Martin has a degree in Business Administration and Management.
Tom Defrates
Community and Disability Programme Coordinator
Tom is a Level 3 Coach. He is also the Centre Manager for Aldershot Tennis Centre and a First Aid tutor.
Tom is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Tom is a Level 3 Coach. He is also the Centre Manager for Aldershot Tennis Centre and a First Aid tutor.
Tom is part of our Safeguarding Team.
Josh Brown
Tennis Coach
Josh is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has captained several of Devon’s ladies and junior teams, and has had success coaching players of all ages.
Josh is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has captained several of Devon’s ladies and junior teams, and has had success coaching players of all ages.
Jake Waters
Tennis Coach
Jake is a Level 3 coach. He has been coaching for 7 years. Jake coaches at all levels of our coaching programme, from Tots all the way through to Adults.
Jake is a Level 3 coach. He has been coaching for 7 years. Jake coaches at all levels of our coaching programme, from Tots all the way through to Adults.
Jonathon Dawes
Tennis Coach
Jonathon is a Level 2 Coach. He has previously won Wales Online Coach of the Year and LTA Young Person of the Year. He is currently studying for a degree in PPE at Kings College London.
Jonathon is a Level 2 Coach. He has previously won Wales Online Coach of the Year and LTA Young Person of the Year. He is currently studying for a degree in PPE at Kings College London.
Jon Pitchford
Tennis Coach
Jon is a Level 3 Coach and has been coaching for over 3 years. He has experience coaching players from Tots through to Adults.
Jon is a Level 3 Coach and has been coaching for over 3 years. He has experience coaching players from Tots through to Adults.
Mike Lunt
Tennis Coach
Mike Lunt is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has over 18 years experience of coaching, and spent 12 years working in professional Spanish academies.
Mike Lunt is a Level 4 Performance Coach. He has over 18 years experience of coaching, and spent 12 years working in professional Spanish academies.
Matt Woodhead
Tennis Coach
Matt is a PTR Qualified Coach to Pro Level for 10U Juniors and Adult Development. Matt has been coaching for a number of years and loves helping players reach their potential.
Matt is a PTR Qualified Coach to Pro Level for 10U Juniors and Adult Development. Matt has been coaching for a number of years and loves helping players reach their potential.
George Fitrzyk
Tennis Coach
George is a Level 4 Performance Coach, who has been coaching for over 10 years. He has experience of coaching players of all abilities, from Tots through to county players.
George is a Level 4 Performance Coach, who has been coaching for over 10 years. He has experience of coaching players of all abilities, from Tots through to county players.
Andre dos Santos
Tennis Coach
Andre is a Level 2 Coach who is currently working towards his Level 3 qualification. He loves coaching players of all ages and abilities, from Tots to Adults.
Andre is a Level 2 Coach who is currently working towards his Level 3 qualification. He loves coaching players of all ages and abilities, from Tots to Adults.
Bruce Thomson
Tennis Coach
Bruce is a Level 3 tennis coach and has coached players of all ages and abilities. He started his coaching journey in South Africa before moving to the UK to further his career.
Bruce is a Level 3 tennis coach and has coached players of all ages and abilities. He started his coaching journey in South Africa before moving to the UK to further his career.
Connie Dayman
Tennis Coach
Connie is a Level 2 coach and has been at BTC for 9 years, firstly as a leader and then a coach, managing her time around her studies. She also has a Masters in Sport Psychology!
Connie is a Level 2 coach and has been at BTC for 9 years, firstly as a leader and then a coach, managing her time around her studies. She also has a Masters in Sport Psychology!
Diyana Kasabova
Tennis Coach
Diyana is a Level 3 tennis coach and works at BTC as well as a number of other venues in the area.
Diyana is a Level 3 tennis coach and works at BTC as well as a number of other venues in the area.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TEAM
Matt Leyland
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Matt is our Head of S&C. He has a BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and is a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. Matt has worked as the S&C and Recovery Coach at Wimbledon. Our S&C is provided by APA.
Matt is our Head of S&C. He has a BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and is a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. Matt has worked as the S&C and Recovery Coach at Wimbledon. Our S&C is provided by APA.
Jake McGough
Assistant S&C Coach
Jake is an Assistant S&C Coach. He has a degree in Strength and Conditioning. He has previously worked at Gosling Tennis Academy and Luton Town FC Academy. Our S&C is provided by APA.
Jake is an Assistant S&C Coach. He has a degree in Strength and Conditioning. He has previously worked at Gosling Tennis Academy and Luton Town FC Academy. Our S&C is provided by APA.
Ben Schumacher
Assistant S&C Coach
Ben is an Assistant S&C Coach. He has a degree in Strength and Conditioning and has previously coached national and international rugby players, powerlifters and squash players. Our S&C is provided by APA.
Ben is an Assistant S&C Coach. He has a degree in Strength and Conditioning and has previously coached national and international rugby players, powerlifters and squash players. Our S&C is provided by APA.
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