Tom Smith: Co-Head Coach

Tom is an LTA Level 3 Coach who was a former full-time player at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre where he completed his qualifications as part of the AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence) scholarship scheme. He has coached and developed a range of players from beginner mini tennis through to the LTA’s Junior Regional & National Age Group Programmes. 

Email: Tom.smith@makeittennis.co.uk

Coaching Highlights:

• ⁠Worked and travelled with players on TE/ITF junior circuit and WTA tour. 
• ⁠Coached multiple players helping to achieve American University scholarships.
• ⁠Coaching players through the LTA junior performance pathways.

Steve Dunklin: Co-Head Coach 

Steve is an LTA Level 4 - Senior Performance Coach with a MSc in Exercise Physiology and BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. He joins us following highly successful roles at multiple venues providing high quality coaching for all players. He founded and ran a highly successful North London performance programme, producing 6 National-level players, 3 Regional-level players, and 2 British No. 1s. He also led Millfield School’s boys’ teams to multiple National and Independent Schools titles.

Email: Steve.dunklin@makeittennis.co.uk

Coaching Highlights:

• Coached athletes at Junior Grand Slams.
• Developed ITF Top 100 juniors.
• Coached 10 National Champions, including multiple British No. 1s.
• Mentored numerous GB representatives.

Vladyslav Romanchenko: Coach

Vlad is a coach who has joined us after moving here with his family from Ukraine. He has coached both juniors and adults who have started out as beginners, to juniors picking up national titles in Ukraine. As a player Vlad's highlights are being ranked top 20 nationally and held a world ranking of 110 in the over 30's. He competes regularly in our men’s teams.

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