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
Centre 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.
Anna Tutt
Communications Manager
Anna Tutt is our Communications Manager. She coordinates our communications across the Virtus sites and helps to manage the Programme Team.
Anna Tutt is our Communications Manager. She coordinates our communications across the Virtus sites and helps to manage the Programme 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
Sylwia Dahdi
Operations Manager (Team)
Sylwiais one of our Operations Managers and is in charge of our F&B. Sylwia is also a Level 1 Coach.
Sylwiais one of our Operations Managers and is in charge of our F&B. Sylwia is also a Level 1 Coach.
Kati Rust
Programme Team
Kati is a Level 2 Coach and a programme administrator. She started to build her coaching experience as part of the Sadie Bristow Foundation.
Kati is a Level 2 Coach and a programme administrator. She started to build her coaching experience as part of the Sadie Bristow Foundation.
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 cis one of our Operations Assistants. Lisa has worked at BTC for four years, and regularly comes to our Cardio Tennis sessions.
Lisa cis one of our Operations Assistants. Lisa has worked at BTC for four years, and regularly comes to our Cardio Tennis sessions.
Graham Silvester
Competition Organiser
Graham is a Tournament Director and organises the Virtus LTA Graded Tournaments and Regional LTA events. He is an R2 ABTO/LTA Official and is also a member of the Kent Tennis Council.
Graham is a Tournament Director and organises the Virtus LTA Graded Tournaments and Regional LTA events. He is an R2 ABTO/LTA Official and is also a member of the Kent Tennis Council.
Mike Harding
acket 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.
TENNIS COACHING TEAM
Matt Smith
Head of Perfomance
He is a Level 5 Master Performance Coach, USTA High Performance Coach, RPT International Coach and LTA Coach Education Tutor. He reached ATP 290, winning 5 professional titles.
He is a Level 5 Master Performance Coach, USTA High Performance Coach, RPT International Coach and LTA Coach Education Tutor. He reached ATP 290, winning 5 professional titles.
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.
Dean Roser
Head of Junior Tennis
Dean is a Level 3 Coach. He is our Leader Coordinator and is also part of the Programme Team. Dean has been working at BTC for over 15 years.
Dean is a Level 3 Coach. He is our Leader Coordinator and is also part of the Programme Team. Dean has been working at BTC for over 15 years.
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.
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.
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.
Laura Scott
Tennis Coach
Laura is the Coach Education Administrator for Virtus. She is also a Level 2 Coach. Laura has a degree in Design & Communication.
Laura is the Coach Education Administrator for Virtus. She is also a Level 2 Coach. Laura has a degree in Design & Communication.
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.
Takura Mlambo
Tennis Coach
Tak is a Level 3 coach and enjoys coaching all ages and abilities. He was a performance player himself and went to Alabama State University.
Tak is a Level 3 coach and enjoys coaching all ages and abilities. He was a performance player himself and went to Alabama State University.
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.
Dan House
Tennis Coach
Dan is a Level 4 Coach with experience running and coaching within club programmes. In his coaching career he has worked with players of all levels and all abilities.
Dan is a Level 4 Coach with experience running and coaching within club programmes. In his coaching career he has worked with players of all levels and all abilities.
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.
Paul Adams
Paul is a Level 2 Coach working towards his Level 3. He has coached multiple sports for over 20 years. He is also a qualified psychology coach, working with performance athletes and business leaders.
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.
Sun Lee
Tennis Coach
Sun is a Level 3 Coach. He played competitively as a Junior and has several years’ experience of coaching both adults and children from beginner to performance level.
Sun is a Level 3 Coach. He played competitively as a Junior and has several years’ experience of coaching both adults and children from beginner to performance level.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHING TEAM
Kristian Borthwick
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Kris is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. He also has an MSc in S&C and a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science.
Kris is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. He also has an MSc in S&C and a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science.
Ashley Stoneman
Strength and Conditioning Coach/Personal Trainer
Ash is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, with a degree in Sports Science. He is also a Level 2 Tennis Coach and enjoys coaching athletes and clients of any age and experience.
Ash is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, with a degree in Sports Science. He is also a Level 2 Tennis Coach and enjoys coaching athletes and clients of any age and experience.
Jamie Woofitt
Strength and Conditioning Coach/Personal Trainer
Jamie has a Bsc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning Science. Coming from a rugby background, he is new to tennis but has already completed his Level 1 Assistant course as well as working towards a his S&C accreditation.
Jamie has a Bsc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning Science. Coming from a rugby background, he is new to tennis but has already completed his Level 1 Assistant course as well as working towards a his S&C accreditation.