Coaching Team
This is a very enthusistic and experienced team of coaches, it would be very difficult to find a better group of coaches in the UK.
Director / Head Coach - Nigel Matthews
After graduating from University I was appointed Head coach at Storrington LTC (April 2007). Initially with just myself coaching, gradually the programme grew. Today I work with a passionate team of coaches, across a number of clubs, as demand for our service continues to grow. I now direct the tennis across 6 clubs, and numerous schools within West Sussex.
- LTA Level 5 Master Club coach (Feb 2018)
- BA (Hons.) Coach Education and Sports Development 1st class degree from Uni. of Bath,
- Former GB National ranking 53,
- Sussex Coach of the year 2015,
- Former Oxfordshire county champ (U12/14/16/18/men's)
Programmes manager/Coach - Caroline Matthews
Caroline joined the team to form Matthews Tennis Coaching in 2008, Caroline has the important job of managing the junior programmes across MTC, and also coaches at West Chiltington, Storrington, and Christ's Hospital school.
- LTA Level 3 Club coach
- Sussex Ladies County Captain 2008-15, former U18 Sussex county Champion
- University of Bath 1st team member, former rating 3.1
Club Coach - Julia Searle
Julia is an experienced coach who joined the team in 2017 after moving to the area from London where she was Head coach at Wigmore tennis club. Julia is based at Steyning tennis club. Julia has been on maternity leave and is due back on court after Easter 2022.
- LTA Level 4 senior club coach
- Julia has coached 3 juniors who have gone on to become No.1 in their age group in GB,
- Julia grew up in North London representing Middlesex in every age group from u14 through to seniors,
- She was ranked in the top 20 juniors nationally and went on to represent Arkansas State University in NCAA Div. 1
Club Coach - Lewis Hall
Lewis joined the coaching team in August 2018, joining MTC from his role as Head coach at Wickwoods Country club, where he had spent the past 7 years coaching. Lewis has great experience for someone still so young, and has primarily been working with adults to improve their play. Lewis is looking forward to the next part of his career and has started his own coaching business as Head coach at Linfield tennis club. We still enjoy a great relationship with Lewis, he covers sessions and offers individual coaching still at Storrington tennis club.
- LTA Level 4 senior club coach
- Former No.3 ranked player in Sussex, current rating 3.2.
- Assistant coach to U12 Sussex County team 2018 National finalists.
- County finalist in numerous age groups in singles and doubles.
Club Coach - Rebecca Farrow
Rebecca has been a MTC pupil since the age of 10 and continues to play to high level. An energetic and enthusiastic coach who recently graduated with a 1st from Chichester University. Rebecca coaches at Storrington, and Barns Green tennis clubs.
- LTA Level 3 development coach
- LTA player rating 4.2
- Storrington club champion 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
- Current Women's British ranking 208 (Feb, 2019).
- University of Chichester Women's 1st team captain.
Club Coach - Ruby Lane
Ruby has been a MTC player since the age of 8. In August 2020 Ruby had the opportunity to coach a couple of sessions a week, she completely fell in love with coaching so she decided to progress and get the LTA level 3 Club coach Qualification, from then on Ruby has gained a lot of coaching experience. She thoroughly enjoys coaching mini tennis players and seeing them develop and grow into great mini players. Ruby also coaches improver adults that want to continue playing tennis in their spare time. She has been playing in the Storrington Lawn tennis club first team since 2016 and really enjoys playing singles and doubles in the team! Ruby coaches at Steyning, Storrington, and Slinfold.
- LTA level 3 development coach
- 1st team player
Club Coach - Olly Pepper
Olly started his tennis journey with us many years ago, and is the newest member to join the team. He is a current Billingshurst 1st team player, with multiple club titles. He still enjoys playing and has numerous storrington Junior tournament titles across many age groups. Olly enjoys delivering Cardio tennis and will be doing this across different venues, and is great with Mini tennis players, keeping it simple and fun! Olly will be coaching at Dorset House school, West Chiltington, Storrington, Slinfold and Barns Green tennis clubs.
- LTA Level 2 Instructor
- Great motivator
- high playing level, Sussex mixed doubles champion
Club Coach -Alex Manktelow
Alex joined MTC’s coaching programme at the age of 6, and also has experience of playing and being coached at other clubs in Sussex. He is an LTA level 2 coach, currently training for his LTA level 3 qualification, and he enjoys coaching both adults and juniors. Alex loves to see people develop their game and get maximum enjoyment out of playing tennis, whatever their level. As a player, he enjoys competing in Sussex league matches, and has represented Storrington LTC for many years both as a junior and senior. Alex coaches camps, groups and individuals across several MTC venues.
- LTA level 3 development coach
- 1st/2nd team player
Assistant Coach - Stuart Li-Tremble
Stuart has been a MTC pupil since Orange ball (U9) and has always been a passionate and skilled tennis player. He is also developing into an excellent tennis coach. Stuart is back in the school holidays as he's currently in his 1st year at Universtiy College London studying Biochemistry!
- LTA Level 1 Coach
- Storrington Men's Club Champion 2020
- UCL 1st team member
- Storrington 1st team member
All our coaches are LTA qualified and licenced or registered meaning they have insurance, First aid training and a DBS check. A stamp of quality.