The Challenge Tennis Team
Challenge Tennis provides tennis coaching for players of all ages and abilities.
Formed in 2012 by founder James who now oversees the business. In 2015 they joined Great Missenden and introduced their Adult and Junior programmes. During the last few years, these programmes have continued to grow as the team continue to bring their high quality coaching to the club.
James has been joined by some great coaches along the way. Challenge Tennis now have 4 coaches as well as junior assistants.
Challenge Tennis also offer a bespoke collect and drop Racket Stringing Service. Please see our website for more details.
Below you will find more information about the current Challenge Tennis team.
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Chris Graham
Head Coach, 07754 695152, chris@challenge-tennis.com
Chris took on the role of Head Coach at GMLTC in September. He has been playing tennis for nearly 30 years and involved in coaching for 22 years. In 2016, he received his level 4 senior club coaching qualification having been a development club coach for 18 years. Chris can successfully adapt his coaching style to suit any age or ability. He has an excellent rapport with all his students creating a fun and high energy session making sure he never treats any student the same. Has worked with the Maltese and Gibraltan national teams, The Cliff Richard trust and Berkshire county teams. He has also trained Rikardas Dromantas in preparation for the 2016 County Cup which he ultimately won within his age group both in the single and doubles whilst coming 3rd in in the U16’s. Chris gives 100% to gain the best from all of his clients and in running many tennis courses, camps and individual lessons, he has successfully given people an opportunity to play tennis for years to come.
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Lara Fear
Club Coach lara@challenge-tennis.com
Lara is a very experienced LTA L3 Tennis Coach and has great energy and enthusiasm for making tennis fun and enjoys working with juniors and adults. Lara runs junior group sessions and is available for individual lessons too.
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Fin Barratt, Assistant Coach, fin@challenge-tennis.com
Fin has joined Challenge Tennis after being a member at Chesham 1879 for many years. He is a Level 2 Coach. Fin assists Chris with the junior group lessons and provides individual tuition too.
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