Amanda Bishop – Tennis Coach
Qualified: Lawn Tennis Association Level 5 Master Performance Coach
Telephone: 07551 285032
E-mail: bishopmandy14@gmail.com
More About Me…
It’s an honour and a privilege to join the coaching team at Hazelwood.
My association with the club began in 1986 when I played Middlesex League matches.
Between then and now I’ve worked and played at venues such as Gosling, Cuffley, run a parks project in the Borough of Broxbourne and latterly Hoddesdon.
I’m a Level Five Master Performance Coach and an LTA Tutor.
I represented England in the Home Internationals in 1989, having reached the final qualifying round of Wimbledon ladies doubles.
As a senior I have represented Great Britain and captained the 40s team in Perth in 2005.
I’m very excited to begin working at such an auspicious club where I am already fortunate to have many friends and a fellow Watford fan too!
Graham Taaffe – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 4 Licensed and Accredited
Licence No: CO 000794
DBS: DBS 001181927343
First Aid: HSE No.55/03
Qualified: Lawn Tennis Association CCA
Telephone: 07956 446430
E-mail: gdtaaffe@hotmail.com
More About Me…
I am available for individual tuition or if you wish to make up your own group, I will be delighted to accommodate you. For more information and details of my charges for individual coaching and for groups of up to 4 people please call the number above.
Chris Weekes – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 3 Licensed and Accredited
DBS no. 001564001195
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 certificate no. 151376716762312
Telephone: 07957 144588
Email: cmdweekes@hotmail.com
More About Me…
I am delighted to join the Hazelwood Tennis coaching team. Having played and coached nationally and internationally, I hope that whether you’re after individual, joint, or group lessons, I’ll improve your tennis in an enthusiastic, and fun way!
For more information, please feel free to contact me on the number below.
Chris Leondiou – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 3 Licensed and Accredited
DBS No. 001486850460
First Aid Qualified
Contact Number: 07554 995702
Email: christoforosleondiou@outlook.com
More About Me…
I have been playing tennis at Hazelwood from the age of 7. I started out my coaching career in 2015 as on of the club “hitters” which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have since moved on to become a full time tennis coach and junior tennis programme co-ordinator. I couldn’t of had a better introduction into coaching through Hazelwood Sports Club.
Nicholas Joannou – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 3 Licensed and Accredited
First Aid Qualified
Contact Number: 07494 343668
Email: nicholasjoannou@hotmail.co.uk
More About Me…
I’ve played and competed at Hazelwood since a young age and have grown up at the club. At 19 I attended Leeds Beckett University, where I represented the University in BUCS and National Club League. I was able to work and train with county and national standard players. Allowing me to expand my coaching knowledge, and graduating in Sport development allowed me to understand how to develop and manage a sports club.
Okan Altinok – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 3 Licensed and Accredited
Licence No: CO048727
First Aid Qualified
Contact Number: 07809 298397
Email: Okanaltinok@hotmail.co.uk
More About Me…
I started playing tennis at the age of 5 at Islington Tennis centre. At the age of 7 I joined the FCUK academy which at the time was based at Hazelwood Sports Club. I started my coaching career in 2015. I have competed at a high university level and have hit with multiple national and international professional players. I coach a variety of different ages and abilities so please do not hesitate to contact me for further details.
Leonard Burns – Tennis Coach
LTA Level 3 Licensed and Accredited
RPT ‘Mark of a Pro’ qualified coach
Tel: 07917 701009
Email: leonardmburns@gmail.com
Rhys Bass – Tennis Coach
Licence No: CO 025097
DBS: DBS 001300241881
First Aid: HSE No.447/82
Qualified: Lawn Tennis Association Level 3
Telephone: 07894 499620
E-mail: rhysbass@hotmail.co.uk
More About Me
I am a Level III Coach and also a PTR Professional. Available for Individual and group coaching.
