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Our Coaches

We have an extremely well qualifed and motivated coaching team that is determined to offer all of our players a fantastic coaching experience.  As well as our large programme of group coaching, both Adam and Bradley offer private lessons that can be arranged directly. 

We believe in a player centred approach and want to excite and engage all players on the coaching programme so they continue to enjoy our fantastic sport for many years to come. 

 

Adam de Vries

Our Head Coach Adam de Vries has over 10 years of coaching experience gained at large tennis centres such as Hull & Ilkley and has also worked as Head of Tennis at two independent schools. Adam currently combines his role of Head Coach at York with the Head of Tennis job at St Peter's school.

He has represented Yorkshire Tennis at junior & senior level and enjoys helping players of all ages and levels to develop their skills and enjoy tennis as a life long sport.

Delivering across the whole coaching programme Adam enjoys the variety that working at a school and club can offer, one hour can be teaching a 6 year old and the next can be teaching a group of adults. 

Call Adam on 07791842100 or email him at yorktennisclub1966@gmail.com

 

Bradley Austin

Bradley has worked full time at York Tennis Club since completing his degree in Physical Education & Sports Coaching at York St John University where he represented their tennis team throughout his studies.

A highly motivated and engaging coach, Bradley works across all aspects of our coaching programme from mini-reds right through to our adults.

With a real passion for our sport Bradley is fantastic at sharing his enthusiasm and energy with all of his players to help them develop their own tennis.

Call Bradley on 07842194343 or email him at bradley.austin1@yahoo.co.uk