Coaching: Say Hi to our head tennis coach - Ian Poole
Ian Poole
LTA CCA Performance coach
Fully Licensed
07968 451956
£25 per session (1 hour)
Ian graduated from Lancaster University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Science.
Interview with Ian
How old were you when you started playing tennis and how did you become interested in the sport?
I was 9 and became interested when I played in Cliff Richard tournaments
Who has been your biggest sporting inspiration ?
There have been several including Tim Henman, Roger Federer, David Beckham and Lewis Hamilton
Why did you decide to become a tennis coach?
I had a real passion for tennis and I enjoy teaching
Would you recommend tennis coaching as a career ?
Definitely! It's very rewarding - I get huge job satisfaction
Should only naturally good tennis players bother with the sport?
Not at all, there are huge opportunities for players at all levels and ages
What are your ambitions for Hampton-in-Arden Tennis Club?
I want to produce a flexible programme for all ages and abilities, and I want the members to have fun!
Junior Committee
Ian Poole joined in late 2007 as head coach at Hampton-In-Arden Tennis Club. At the time, Ian was 27, lived in Olton and enjoyed football, golf and socialising when he is not coaching. He has the following tennis qualifications: DCA (Development Coach Award); CCA (Club Coach Award) - Performance. We conducted a brief interview with him when he joined (see above)
Ian is the current head coach here at Hampton Tennis Club. Prior to this he has worked at David Lloyd Leisure Centre as a full time pro where he coached a wide range of players scaling all ages and abilities. Ian is a former county coach and whilst at David Lloyd he has instructed a variety of junior players that have performed well under his instruction (to county standard). Ian himself is a former county level player and played for Staffordshire County as a junior. Ian is a fully qualified LTA Performance coach and has an active coaches licence.
Ian left David Lloyd to look for a new challenge here at Hampton and he is very keen to expand the clubs coaching programme with more groups and squads at all ages. He also prides himself on giving top quality tennis lessons in a fun friendly environment for all his students. For any further information or to book a lesson then call lan directly on the above number and he will be happy to speak to you.
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