COACHES / PRICES / PHILOSOPHY / CANCELLATION POLICY

THE TEAM

NEW - SHARED INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (see below)

MATT WILLIAMSON

Matt – Tactical Specialist

Matt is a Level 4 tennis coach with over 15 years’ experience working with players of all ages and abilities.

His particular passion is the strategic and tactical side of tennis, developed through coaching experiences in Australia and Hong Kong, where he worked alongside international coaches and players.

Matt uses this experience to help players understand how to construct points, exploit weaknesses and develop smarter match strategies — giving them the confidence to turn more opportunities into wins.

A NEW TACTICAL GAME PLAN
Are you winning the points but not the matches?

Let Matt, our Tactical Specialist, help you develop a smarter game plan and learn how to turn your tennis into more match wins.

Current time slots available with Matt:
. daytime Mondays until 4pm
. daytime Tuesdays until 3pm
. daytime Wednesdays until 3pm
. daytime Thursdays & Fridays until 4pm

JAN BURNETT

Jan – Technical Specialist

Jan has been a Level 4 tennis coach for over 27 years and has extensive experience working with players of all ages and abilities. She has developed numerous junior players to national standard and has also trained a number of teenagers to become tennis coaches.

With her international technical knowledge from the US, French and Spanish systems, and extensive coaching experience, Jan specialises in developing players’ technique and helping them understand how to make their game more effective with better skills to support more complex tactics. This strong technical foundation enables players to build confidence, improve their performance and reach their full potential.

FIX YOUR TECHNIQUE
Need help fine-tuning your shots?
Work with Jan, our Technical Specialist, to sharpen your strokes, improve your technique and take your game to the next level.

RETURNING FROM INJURY?
If you've had an injury and need a careful, experienced eye to help you work your way safely back into the game, Jan has considerable experience supporting players through their return to tennis.

ROGER HARRISON

Roger – Club Coach
Roger has been coaching since early 2020, when he qualified as a Level 3 coach. He has successfully worked with many beginner and intermediate players, helping new members develop their skills and confidence and enjoy a great introduction to club tennis.
Working alongside Matt and Jan across our coaching groups, Roger has continued to develop his coaching experience and knowledge across a wide range of players and abilities.
His friendly and supportive approach makes him particularly well suited to players who are new to tennis, returning to the game, or looking to build their confidence and take the next step.

Current time slots available with Roger include:

. Weekdays late afternoon / early evenings

Cost per session
£45 per hour

£25 for 30 mins

or
Why not share a lesson with a friend or family member?
(Up to 4 players)
Price is the same as for an individual lesson

All M&J Tennis coaches are LTA licensed

(DBS and Safeguarding included)

CANCELLATIONS

Booking of an individual lesson with any of the Coaches is a commitment. Therefore, if you are not able to come to the lesson, please let the coach know in advance. If you do not attend on the day, you will be charged the full lesson rate. Similarly, if you provide less than 24 hours notice to the Coach, you will be charged the full lesson rate.

Development Checklist

The Four Pillars for competition

Do you have good enough technique to take you forward into the full all court game ready for adult tennis?
Do you have a game plan which can sustain you under pressure?
Can you recognise when it is necessary to make alterations?
Have you explored alternative strategies, trained them and have a good level of confidence to execute them under pressure?
Can you physically sustain your game with stamina, strength, tenacity and determination to test your game when things are not going so well? Or do you fall off the ‘edge’ and end up playing a passive / defensive game of ‘safety’ with an unpredictable 50/50 win/loss outcome?
So ask yourself - are you REALLY ready to enter ‘The Arena’?

COACHING TEAM & PHILOSOPHY

OUR PRINCIPLE METHODOLOGY IS TO ALIGN INDEPENDENT THINKING WITH PERFORMANCE

Our practice is to help the Player to develop independent thinking and help them find their own brilliance in their performance through the integration of the 4 core pillars of learning tennis which are:

Physical, Technical, Tactical and Mental

The Physical pillar is the key to the whole process. Without a solid fundamental athletic base a players potential will always be limited.

Technical skills then follow on from the Physical. A player's technical skill developed well will open up and dictate their tactical options.

Tactical Options. Awareness and understanding then allow the player to begin to discover their full potential as they arrive at the Mental Pillar.

The Mental Pillar is the ability to manage all the facets of their learning process under the pressure of a competitive environment.