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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.
Maddie Payne
Programme Manager
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.
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.
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.
James Langford
Head of Performance
James is a Level 5 Pro Performance Coach and Head of the RPDC Programme. He has previously worked at Loughborough National Academy and with top 20 ATP Doubles players. Over the last 10yrs of his career he has coached numerous junior and adult Grand Slam players.
James is a Level 5 Pro Performance Coach and Head of the RPDC Programme. He has previously worked at Loughborough National Academy and with top 20 ATP Doubles players. Over the last 10yrs of his career he has coached numerous junior and adult Grand Slam players.
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 led 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 led 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.
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.
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.
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!
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TEAM
Levi Crew
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Levi is an S&C coach with over 10yrs experiences and a passion for unlocking athletes potential. He has worked with top athletes across football, rugby, badminton, tennis, cricket and motorsport. He has a holistic approach and recognises the important of physical fitness, tactical decision-making and maintaining a winning mindset.
Levi is an S&C coach with over 10yrs experiences and a passion for unlocking athletes potential. He has worked with top athletes across football, rugby, badminton, tennis, cricket and motorsport. He has a holistic approach and recognises the important of physical fitness, tactical decision-making and maintaining a winning mindset.
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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