Unleash your tennis potential with our expert coaches at Think Tennis.
Elevate your game with precision, power, and finesse. From basics to advanced techniques, our coaches offer a personalized transformation of your tennis game.
Tom Dean - Head Coach
Coaching Qualifications
Level 5 Master Club Coach applicant
LTA Level 4 Performance Plus Accredited
Qualified Cardio Tennis Instructor
Qualified Wheelchair Tennis Instructor
First Aid Qualified
DBS Approved
Tennis Achievements
Held an ITF Junior World Ranking
Represented GB at World Schools Championships as British No.1
Top 100 British Ranked Senior & Junior
Held No.1 Ranked Berkshire Junior at all age groups
Competed on the British Tour and competed in Satellite and Futures Events.
Held old system LTA Rating of 1.3
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Coaching Philosophy
I coach and work with players of all ages and abilities who have varied objectives and goals. My aim is to provide players with the best physical, technical and tactical knowledge and understanding to reach their targets in a fun environment. In my experience in competing and also coaching players to National Talent ID Ranked Standard, my enthusiasm and love for the game comes across In my coaching style.
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Contact details:
Mobile- 07885429343
Email- tom.thinktennis@gmail.com
Alex Smillie - Senior Club Pro
Coaching Qualifications
Level 3 LTA Qualified coach
LTA Accredited Coach
Degree in coaching and sports science
First aid qualified
CRB checked
Tennis Achievements
Played with trained and coached international and national players such as Cyprus number 2, under 18s
Won multiple junior/ adult tournaments across the country
Regular player in the men’s premier league, division 1 and the Aegon divisions in the region.
Coaching Philosophy
Tennis is a great sport that helps aid to the skills of others. I have a real love and passion for the game, and that always comes across in my coaching. If a player is enthusiastic, motivated and wants to develop, then there will be great results in their game. I have great skills, knowledge and experience working with both junior and adult players of all ages and abilities. I’m looking to further my studies by obtaining me level 4 LTA performance qualification and attending regular courses to keep up my accreditation.
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Contact details:
Mobile- 07876703851
Email- smillie95@icloud.com
Hallam Noden - Senior Club Pro
Coaching Qualifications
LTA Level 3 Qualified Club Coach
LTA Accredited Coach
Professional UKRSA Qualified Stringer
Advanced Personal Training Diploma
First Aid Appointed
DBS Checked
Tennis Achievements
Registry Professional de Tennis (RPT) Spanish drills
Intro to the Inner game of tennis
RPT Video analysis
RPT Advanced Progression
RPT Doubles Tactics
Creating Athletes – Speed and tennis specific movement
Completed Disability Awareness Course
Trained Players to County number 1 and National Top 10
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Coaching Philosophy
I’m a Passionate, Hard-working tennis Professional with 13 years coaching experience. I have worked with a wide range of players from total beginners to national level players. I have run sessions for every level including schools and at clubs including for players who attained Talent ID.
I love my job and my goal is to help you enjoy your tennis and guide you however you need.
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Contact Details
Mobile – 07502300210
Email – hallamnoden@hotmail.co.uk