Our Team

Our management team comprises individuals who are fortunate to have enjoyed the benefits of professional sport as well as building a diverse skillset through tennis outreach and delivery. These skills of co-ordinating community programmes, attracting and retaining participants, and generating sustainable economics have proven highly transferable to other activities. It has been a privilege to see more people take part in entry level, informal recreation and it is now our mission to expand our local success into more areas.

We are indebted to our team of coaches, activators and volunteers who are just as passionate about the fun, fitness and friendship offered by physical activity in social settings. We are also supported behind the scenes by a host of experienced professionals covering architectural design, property construction, café operations, software development, financial control, marketing communications and customer service, which enable us to offer a turnkey solution for Councils.

Who we are

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Jeff Hunter

Managing Director

  • Responsible for business growth and account management

  • 15+ years management consultancy, event operations and sports marketing experience​

  • MBA (with Distinction), London Business School & BA Hons Modern Languages, Oxford University​

  • Former u.18 & current 50’s national tennis champion; Surrey county player for 30+ years; OU Triple Blue

Nick Elliott

Operations Director

  • Responsible for delivery process and coach education

  • Former national tennis lead for GLL, UK’s largest leisure trust, overseeing all workforce, content and delivery​

  • Level 5 Master Performance Coach, tutor & course designer for LTA qualifications (Level 3-5)​

  • Strong man management and team-building skills​

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James

Auckland

Director of Programmes

  • Responsible for programme design

  • Level 5 Master Performance Coach & ex LTA’s men’s touring coach: first-rate observation/motivation skills

  • Lead coach tutor for Premier Tennis workforce & David Lloyd Clubs (200+ coaches)

  • Former ATP pro tennis player, British doubles No. 1 & Team GB Davis Cup squad member

Ed Isard

General Manager, Oxfordshire

  • Responsible for 20 coaches operating in 32 venues

  • Level 5 Master Performance Coach, Oxford University Women’s Blues Coach & County Training lead

  • Former tennis manager at White Horse Leisure Centre, Abingdon (team of 15)

  • Former Tennis Oxfordshire Committee member

  • Excellent programme development and coach management/mentoring skills