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Our Coach Development Management Team

Our Coach Development Management Team

Nigel Hunter
Director

Nigel Hunter

Director We Do Tennis

Nigel has been a Head Coach or Programme Manager for over 20 years. Training coaches and working with apprentice coaches has become normal practice.

With the creation of We Do Tennis his focus is helping coaches to improve, both on and off court. Nigel works with several coaching companies to drive their business forwards, as well as over 30 tennis clubs within the We Do Tennis Portfolio.

In addition, Nigel is one of the limited number of LTA Coach Mentors, providing bespoke help to Level 4 and 5 coaches.

Matt Whitaker
Director

Matt Whitaker

Director We Do Tennis

With over 20 years experience in coaching and venue or programme management, Matt is hugely passionate about driving participation in the sport.

As the main driver behind the creation of We Do Tennis, he sees the natural link between training new coaches, helping them place in venues, mentoring these coaches in their workplace, assisting with their continuous development and then, using these coaches as future tutors finding the next generation of coaches.

Nick Williams
Head of Development

Nick Williams

Head of Coach Development

Nick's love of coach education began when asked to tutor on an LTA course. Over the following years he has been involved in over 250 coach education qualification courses from level 1-4 as a tutor or assessor.

Nick has always received an 'outstanding' grade from external quality assurance visits for his delivery and assessing capabilities.

He was Head of a Coach Education Provider from 2008 to 2016. My passion for coach education has never waned and is very excited to be involved with this new venture.

About We Do Tennis

About We Do Tennis

Community Interest Company dedicated to making tennis accessible, enjoyable, and beneficial for everyone

We Do Tennis C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company that works with tennis clubs of all sizes throughout the UK, helping to improve their tennis coaching programmes and tennis club operations. As "The Complete Solution for all Tennis Venues," we support players, parents, coaches & venues with a passionate commitment to growing grassroots tennis participation across the nation.

Our Mission

At We Do Tennis, our aim is to make tennis accessible, enjoyable, and beneficial for everyone. We work diligently with tennis clubs of all sizes to elevate coaching programs and streamline operations.

What Makes Us Different

We hold exclusive rights to deliver tennis coaching qualifications and LTA core products across Lancashire, Durham & Cleveland, Northumberland, Cumbria and the Isle of Man as an official LTA Coach Development Centre.

Our Comprehensive Approach

From Female Focus sessions to Walking Tennis, we create inclusive opportunities for everyone. Our programs span from beginner-friendly community sessions to professional coach development.

Growing the Game

We see the natural link between training new coaches, placing them in venues, mentoring their development, and using them as future tutors to find the next generation of coaches.

Our Impact Across the UK

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Our Tutors

Our Tutors

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LTA Level 5

Chris Peet

Chris is an LTA Level 5 Master Performance coach who has spent the last 25 years working within Performance tennis. He has coached 3 National Junior Champions of Great Britain as well as many other players who have gone on to compete at both Regional and National level. As a player Chris represented Great Britain in the U14, U16 & U18's age groups and went on to gain an ATP world ranking in both singles and doubles.
Performance Coaching National Champions ATP Experience
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LTA Partner

Jo Cunliffe

Jo is the workforce development partner for the LTA in the North Region and is hugely passionate about attracting new players into the coaching pathway. As an experienced tutor in both tennis and now padel, she goes the extra mile to ensure that all her candidates are given every chance to succeed.
Workforce Development Tennis & Padel North Region
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Mentor & Tutor

Louise Assioun

Starting her career with a PGCE in Physical Education, she became a level 4 tennis coach, previously managed a coach education and tennis centre and has been coaching a variety of sport for over 25 years. As a qualified mentor and tutor, Lou is passionate about inspiring and developing others to ensure everyone can participate in physical activity, to feel the joy and friendship that movement can bring.
Physical Education 25+ Years Experience Multi-Sport

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We are delighted that our main sponsor is Dunlop Sport. All of our venues and coaches are driven by Dunlop equipment, balls and clothing.

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