Tom is a fully qualified Level 3 Accredited+ Coach. Being a Level 3 Accredited+ coach he is qualified to work with players from beginner to club level individually and in group lesson.

Tom works at the club in a full time role and is involved in leading LTA Youth, LTA Youth Start and Adult Coaching sessions at Backwell Tennis Club. He also is involved in the schools outreach programme delivering lunchtime/after school clubs in the local schools.

Tom has a strong playing background and represents Backwell Tennis Club in the local leagues. He completed all of his coaching badges working alongside Ben.

Sam is a LTA Level 3 Accredited coach. He has over 10 years of coaching experience, having coached in a variety of areas including the USA, London and locally, including David Lloyd Long Ashton. Sam first found his affinity for coaching whilst still competing and has never looked back. Sam has experience of working with national and county level players and also enjoys coaching at all levels as well as the grass routes level. 

Sam has had the privilege of playing and competing in the USA as a D2 player and he is passionate about using his experiences to help all ages and abilities with their game and confidence on court. 

He is currently leading a community tennis programme in Weston Super-Mare and completing a Masters in Sport & Exercise Psychology at UWE. He has a number of interests in developing extra resources and materials to support players of all ages and level. 

He joined the matchpointtennis coaching team part time in May 2024 and has now moved into a full time role 25+ hours a week at the club.

Don't be afraid to ask him and get extra tips and support for you or your child's game and tennis pathways.

Andy is a LTA Level 3 Accredited Coach. Having come through the clubs coaching programme and mentoring programme, Andy completed his Sports Degree at Exeter University.

Andy came back to coaching completing his level 3 in December 2023. Andy coaches across a few venues, but delivers groups and individual lessons at Backwell Tennis Club three days a week and is also available for individual lessons.

He has expertise in cardio and strength and conditioning to go along with his Level 3 coaching badge

Mattie has come through the programme at Backwell Tennis Club and now plays in the adult league teams.

Mattie works and assists with the Schools Programme and LTA Youth Tennis at Backwell Tennis Club.

Having completed two seasons coaching tennis at Camp America in 2023 and 2024, Mattie is keen to stay in the coaching game as well as exploring other ventures.