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Middlesex Tennis in conjunction with UCoach, are excited to announce the first ever Coach Conference with the theme ‘Laying the Foundations for Future Performers.
Speaker 1: Mark Hayden, LTA 10U National Pathway Coach, London & South East
10 & Under Player Development Themes Linked to Awareness of Standards
Mark is currently an LTA National Coach where he manages the Southeast region. He is a Level 5 MPC coach, an LTA Coach Tutor and also a qualified Mentor
Speaker 2: Matt Little, Strength and Conditioning Coach
The role of motivation through positive mind set and action in junior player development.
Matt has been working in elite level tennis for over 15 years. During this time, he has worked with players and teams of all ages from the bottom to the very top of the game including 12 years as part of Team Murray.
Speaker 3: Alistair Higham
Developing Thinking Players.
Alistair Higham is an international expert on match play and momentum. His work on momentum includes advising professional coaches and players primarily in tennis and football. He is Great Britain Student Tennis Team Captain, winning medals in the last 12 international events. He heads up the GB University Programme for the LTA 4 days a week and is Director of Coaching Edge UK.
Speaker 4: Dylan Gee
Enhance your social media presence in tennis.
Dylan Gee, also known online as ‘Tennis with Dylan’, is a former tennis professional and current coach. Dylan uses his experience to inspire and grow the sport globally through educational content, behind the scenes insights at pro tournaments, and building an engaged community on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (700K+ followers) to connect with tennis fans worldwide.
Speaker 5: Suzanne Williams
Tennis Movement: On-Court Movement Assessments Linking with Off-Court Training.
Suzanne’s background is in junior tennis development and coach education. Her qualifications include LTA Level 5 Performance Tennis Coach, a UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach and an LTA Coach Education Tutor.
Suzanne has 30 years’ experience using S&C to improve player performance and upskill coaches. She’s worked with players of all ages and stages from future Grand Slam Champions (Emma Raducanu) to keen adult team players.
Speaker 6: Sergio Gomez Cuesta
How to coach optimal biomechanics for transferable and adaptable competitive skills.’
Sergio is a technical skills specialist trusted to support organisations, players, and coaches worldwide from Professional Tours and Grand Slams to 10u. Sergio specialises in the analysis and development of tennis strokes as well as the treatment and prevention of tennis strokes related injuries. Sergio is qualified in performance coaching, physiotherapy, strength, and conditioning with a Master’s in tennis biomechanics and sport sciences.
Speaker 7: Mark Bullock
Enhance your social media presence in tennis & how it can used to promote inclusion in the sport.’
Mark has been involved in disability tennis as a
coach, coach educator, mentor, administrator, volunteer, and event organiser for more than 30 years. Mark was LTA Coach of the Year in 2021 & was recently awarded the International Tennis Federation’s UNIQLO Spirit of Sport Award and the Brad Parks Award. He worked for the ITF on Wheelchair Tennis for 15 years and is a former National Wheelchair Tennis Coach. He is an LTA Mentor and has coached players with a wide range of impairments.
*Please note, Mark will be joining Dylan Gee as part of a small panl discussion.