Sports Leadership

High-performance coaching,
built on 10 years of experience.

Junior programme lead, private instruction, and tournament direction.

Hertfordshire & London

Daeche Sports Ltd · David Lloyd Leisure

2014 — 2024 (10 Years)

100+

Active Junior Players

Ages 4–18 · Red to Yellow

50+

Monthly Private Clients

Adult Technical & Matchplay

10 Yrs

Coaching Experience

Daeche Sports Ltd · David Lloyd

LTA L3

Coach Qualification

Junior Programme Lead & Mentorship

Coaching Pillars & Programme Leadership

Junior Programme Lead

David Lloyd Leisure (100+ Active Players)

Junior Development Pathway

—Designed clear progression pathways covering Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow ball stages for ages 4–18.
—Built solid technical fundamentals, footwork patterns, and tactical awareness early in player development.
—Managed player evaluations and regular parent communication across 100+ active junior players.

Court Operations & Assistant Coaching

—Structured court schedules across peak indoor and outdoor hours to maximize programme throughput.
—Mentored and coordinated LTA Level 1 and Level 2 assistant coaches on court.
—Handled court logistics, safety standards, and internal matchplay tournament days.

Private Client Coaching & Performance

Daeche Sports Ltd (50+ Monthly Clients)

1-on-1 Individual Instruction

—Delivered tailored coaching plans for over 50 regular private clients across Hertfordshire & London.
—Focused on stroke mechanics, movement efficiency, and matchplay strategy for beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages.
—Built strong, long-term client retention through consistent milestone-based progress.

Technical & Video Analysis

—Used video capture to break down serve kinematics, kinetic chain timing, and footwork recovery.
—Designed targeted drill progressions to embed stroke adjustments under realistic rally intensity.

Padel Head Coach

USPTA Head Coach Certified

Padel Clinics & Tactical Workshops

—Ran dedicated clinics focusing on wall play, glass rebounds, and transitional court positioning.
—Coached overhead shot selection, bandeja/víbora mechanics, and doubles partner communication.
—Helped experienced racket sport and tennis players transition into fast-paced padel matchplay.

Racket Restringing & Customization

Daeche Sports Ltd (8 Years Experience)

Professional Stringing & Tension Calibration

—8 years of dedicated stringing experience delivering precision string setups for competitive juniors, club players, and private clients.
—Expertise across all string types including Polyester, Multifilament, Synthetic Gut, Natural Gut, and custom hybrid combinations.
—Custom tension calibration tailored to player playstyle, arm comfort, power, and spin requirements.

Qualifications & Licencing Timeline

2014

LTA Level 1 Tennis Coach

Foundational coaching qualification covering court safety, group drill facilitation, and junior coaching assistance.

2018

LTA Level 2 Tennis Coach

Intermediate coaching certification focused on individual stroke mechanics, tactical development, and squad management.

2021

LTA Level 3 Tennis Coach

Senior coaching qualification authorizing full leadership of junior programmes, high-performance coaching, and assistant management.

2023

USPTA Padel Head Coach

International certification from the US Professional Tennis Association for elite Padel session design and programme leadership.

Venues & Operating Structure

All coaching was delivered across David Lloyd Hatfield, local club courts and private clients' houses throughout Hertfordshire and London. Coaching operated under Daeche Sports Ltd (2021–2024) as an independent contractor arrangement, covering junior programme lead and private lessons.