The LSTC Coaching Team

Meet the LSTC Tennis Coaches

Please take a look at the LSTC coach's profiles below. Each profile contains information about the current LSTC coaches along with information about their coaching, their fees and links to get in touch with them for 1to1 coaching. 

If you have any questions about the team, please contact DRH Sports, or add yourself to the 1to1 coaching waiting list. 

Dominic Ross-Hurst - Tennis Manager


Meet Dom, an LTA level 4 tennis coach with over 20 years coaching experience. See his info below:
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 4 Accredited + and PTR Pro
     
  • Tennis Background: Since first picking up a racket age of 4, Dom has been coached through all levels of the game, competing as a junior and then all over the world as an adult. Dom now prioritises working with the junior performance players at LSTC and is the club's Tennis Manager.

James Bowler - Tennis Coach


Meet James, an LTA level 3 tennis coach with years of experience as a coach and tennis parent. See his info below:
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 3 Accredited +
     
  • Tennis Background: James is an experienced Level 3 coach with a strong playing background, having competed at county and national level as a junior. He is passionate about helping players of all ages and abilities enjoy tennis, improve their skills and build confidence on court.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £39ph indoors / £32ph outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with James, please contact [email protected]

Reece Marshall - Performance Coach

Meet Reece, a level 3 tennis coach with several years of experience as a coach specialising in junior peformance tennis. 
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 3 Accredited
     
  • Tennis Background: Reece's background is within performance tennis playing and then coaching. After spending several years coaching performance juniors at the Soto Academy in Spain, Reece returned to the UK and joined the DRH Sports team at LSTC. Reece now heads up the U12 Academy but also works with some of the younger and older performance players. 
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £41ph indoors / £34ph outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Reece, please contact [email protected]

Paul Martin - Tennis Coach

Meet Paul, a level 3 tennis coach with many years of experience working in tennis clubs across Hertfordshire. 
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 2 Accredited
     
  • Tennis Background: Paul has played tennis from a young age and brings eight years of previous coaching experience to LSTC. He has particular experience in Mini Tennis and junior development, having coached children from as young as three and helped players progress through to county level. Paul focuses on building strong technical foundations while creating fun, positive and engaging sessions, adapting his coaching to suit players of different ages, abilities and learning styles.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £36ph indoors / £29ph outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Paul, please contact [email protected]

Damien Gill - Tennis Coach

Meet Damien, a level 2 tennis coach with many years of experience in tennis coaching and tennis programme management
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 2 Accredited
     
  • Tennis Background: Damien has played tennis from a young age, competing at county level and training at the Bruguera Tennis Academy in Spain, where he experienced a professional training environment. He enjoys helping players develop both technically and mentally, with a strong focus on building confidence and enjoyment on court.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £ph indoors / £ph outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Damien, please contact [email protected]

Kayla Williams

 

Meet Kayla, an LTA level 2 coach with 4+ years of coaching experience.

See her info below:

 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 2 

 

  • Tennis Background: Kayla grew up as a dedicated performance tennis player, representing at both junior and open levels. With over four years of coaching experience, she now works with players of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to competitive performance athletes aiming to excel in tournaments.

 

  • Current fees at LSTC: £30ph Indoors/ £23.50ph Outdoors

 

 

 

 

 

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Rob McDowell - 10U Performance Lead


Meet Rob, a LTA level 3 coach who leads the DRH Mini Academy at LSTC.
 

  • Coaching level: LTA Level 3 Accredited +
     
  • Tennis background: Rob has been playing tennis since the age of 5 and has always enjoyed competing and learning about the game. Rob is a multiple junior county champion and has represented his home county in senior and over 35s categories. Rob is an enthusiastic coach who is always looking to share his knowledge and passion for the game.
     
  • Current fees: £40ph indoors / £34 outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Rob, please contact [email protected]

Keith Lancaster - Tennis Coach


Meet Keith, a level 3 tennis coach with almost 10 years’ experience as a tennis coach.
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 3 Accredited +
     
  • Tennis Background: Keith became a tennis coach after a career outside of tennis, however has played tennis his whole life. Keith has worked at several different tennis clubs around London. Now at LSTC, he specialises in helping beginner and intermediate player improve their games.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £43.50 per hour indoors / £37.50 per hour outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Keith, please contact [email protected]

Ethan Rouget - Tennis Coach


Meet Ethan, a level 2 tennis coach with 5+ years of experience and an passion for helping young tennis players become inspired by the game of tennis. 
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 2 Accredited
     
  • Tennis Background: Ethan takes the lead with most of the mini beginner groups at LSTC and does a fantastic job of making the sessions fun, energetic and informative. This is reflected how popular his coaching groups are. Outside of his group coaching, Ethan mainly works with mini players and is passionate about helping them progress and develop.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £28.50 per hour indoors / £22 outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Ethan, please contact [email protected]

Carla Birks - Tennis Coach


Meet Carla, a level 3 tennis coach with 15+ years’ experience.
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 3 Accredited +
     
  • Tennis Background: Carla grew up as an aspiring young performance tennis player, competing in national junior tournaments around the country. Now as a coach, Along with heading up our disability programme, Carla primarily helps the young players who are new to the game along with beginner/intermediate adult players.
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £36 per hour indoors / £30 per hour outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Carla, please contact [email protected]

Jerry Rose - Tennis Coach


Meet Jerry, a level 3 tennis coach with more than 40 years coaching experience.
 

  • Coaching Level: LTA Level 3 Accredited + and PTA  Academy Pro
     
  • Tennis Background: Jerry has spent his life either playing or coaching tennis and has previous experience as a head coach at LSTC when it was at another location. Jerry primarily works with intermediate adults and higher-level junior players at LSTC. HI high enery sessions ensure that players leave the court feeling energised. 
     
  • Current Fees at LSTC: £40 per hour indoors / £34 outdoors
     
  • To request coaching with Jerry, please contact [email protected] (Please note, Jerry is unavailable for lessons on Saturdays and Sundays).