Meet our Coaches
At Tennis World, we believe that every player has untapped potential. Our coaching philosophy blends technical precision with a deep passion for the sport, creating an environment where elite skills and a vibrant community thrive together.
Nigel Garton
LTA British performance coach
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What is the most memorable match you've ever played?
"An exhibition match with Björn Borg in 1980 in Spain. There were 800 people there & he had just won his 5th Wimbledon - and I beat him!
Libby Fletcher
LTA British performance coach
Can you tell us a fun fact about
your tennis career?
"One time, I accidentally hit a pigeon during a match at Wimbledon!"
Matt Jackman
Tennis Manager
Matt is a Tennis & Padel Programme Leader, LTA coach & referee at Tennis World. He is currently completing his LTA Level 5 Tennis qualification.
Matt leads junior & adult coaching including weekly squads & individual lessons, supporting players from beginner level through to competitive pathways.
What's a fun hobby you have
away from the court?
"I am a strong chess player - my online rating is over 2450!"
Tori Caswell
LTA Level 2 Qualified Tennis & Padel Coach
Tori is passionate about empowering women in Padel. She offers women-only sessions, as well as private coaching. She is also currently building a junior Padel programme.
Tori is a busy lady, as she is admin manager here at Tennis World too, plus an LTA referree!
What is the best piece of advice you have received from a coach?
"The amount of advice I've had from the senior coaches at Tennis World is immeasurable. However, what springs to mind is: practice doesn’t make perfect it makes permanent”
Jen Barron
L4 TENNIS COACH
Jen loves sharing her passion for tennis with every player she has the pleasure of teaching.
Her tennis journey began at Tennis World when she was just 4 years old, and since then, tennis has taken her on an amazing journey.
Tell me one fun fact about yourself!
"I met Matt Damon when I was 19!"
Francesca Simpson
Tennis coach
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Gary Malone
TenNis & Padel coach
Gary is an LTA-qualified Tennis & Padel Coach with over 30 years’ experience, including at the world-renowned SotoTennis Academy in Spain. He specialises in developing performance players technically while helping players and parents build the mindset and strategies to thrive.
What's a fun hobby you have away from the court?
"Away from the court, I really enjoy playing golf."
Olivia Greaves
Tennis coach
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Lynsey Davison
Lynsey has been playing Tennis since the age of 8, and began her competitive career in 1988, where she achieved a WTA Senior World Ranking & reaching No. 20 in the British women’s rankings.
She began coaching at Tennis World in 2004. Lynsey also competes in Padel, representing Tennis World and playing in the Cleveland League.
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