Matt has been coaching my 14 year old daughter Gabby for about 6 months now. I reached out via our local Clevedon Community Page looking for recommendations for a tennis coach. I should probably add in here that Gabby is in a wheelchair and finding a coach for this had proven to be quite difficult. However, a significant number of responses all recommended Matt as an excellent coach.
I’m so glad that Matt was recommended to us. He had obviously done some research on wheelchair tennis because when he arrived at the first session, he had tips and ideas and knew what Gabby needed to do. From the very first session, Gabby’s skill and technique had improved, and he continues to find ways for her to improve. Every week is different. Gabby has now set herself a goal of playing in a tournament and Matt will be the one to help her become good enough to get there.
Matt not only knows his tennis from a technical perspective, his approach and manner with Gabby has been really cool. Gabby is extremely introverted and while he probably doesn’t realise it, she listens to him and does what he says and she responds that way because he makes her feel comfortable and makes her laugh.
Matt has been in Clevedon for a number of years now and has coached both of my children. He has not only improved their technical skills to prepare them for interclub but helped them with strategies in both singles and doubles. It has given them the confidence to play competitively for the club. ~ A Ryall
I have really enjoyed our group lessons with Matt at Hunua Tennis club. He has helped me progress from absolute beginner to having the confidence to play socially. Matt is able to adapt his coaching style to meet the ability and needs of any particular group which he does with patience, humour and skill”. ~ R Robertson, Hunua Ladies Thursday Tennis”
I’ve coached with Matt for a number of years now and highly recommend him. His sessions are always fun and his passion for the game combined with his technical knowledge elevates his coaching sessions to world class. A fun coach with the skills to back it up. ~ Ann
Thanks Matt for your ongoing coaching of our ladies tennis group, you keep it fun but focused and are very observant of each individuals coaching needs such that there has been a huge improvement across our group. I always look forward to the weekly lessons, it has got me back into tennis, and improved my tennis confidence. ~ C Hood
I highly recommend Matt as a coach. He transitions easily between coaching children to adults to people with disabilities. Gabby loves her tennis and she loves being coached by Matt. ~ Vanessa and Gabby Wright, Clevedon