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 a highly experienced performance coach who has worked across leading national and international performance centres in the UK, developing players from mini tennis to world-ranked seniors.

His achievements include being lead coach to Junior Grand Slam competitors, multiple Top 100 ITF juniors, 10 National Champions/British No.1s, and numerous Great Britain representatives. 

He led the Millfield Schoolboys to a National Independent Schools title and has played a key role in developing regional and national-level talent at Chesham 1879 and Berkhamsted — including European champions, British Tour winners, Wimbledon qualifying wildcard recipients, and senior tour title winners.

Qualifications:
LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach
MSc Exercise Physiology
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
PTR Professional

Email: Steve.dunklin@makeittennis.co.uk

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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