Southbourne Tennis Club successfully provides social and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities and disabilities.  Individual and group coaching is offered by Dave Sanger Tennis Coaching ltd for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a complete beginner or a high performance player we have a team of highly experienced, fully LTA qualified and licensed coaches here at the club.

Our tennis program & quality coaching will ensure that you will always be moving up to the next level. From friendly introductory tennis lessons to you winning tournaments, our coaches will be there for you. 
 Our adult & junior tennis club is one of the best in the County. Over 300 adults & children of all ages, abilities and disabilities enjoy tennis lessons with us every week as part of our adult, disability, junior and mini coaching program, including some of the best junior players in Dorset.

 ABOUT THE COACHES

Polite reminder – 24 hour cancellation: Notice of at least 24 hours is required for any cancellation of lessons.  If notice of less than 24 hours or no notice is given, the full lesson fee will be charged.

Adverse Weather Conditions: If adverse/wet weather conditions prevail and the weather conditions are unfit for play the lesson maybe cancelled. Be aware that the Coach may not be able to make a decision about the weather until 15minutes before the session start time.

Dave Sanger
(Head Coach) Level 4 Senior Performance Coach LTA Licensed

07812 676761

 

Main Roles:

Programme organisor, Schools organisor, Adult Coaching,

Junior Coaching, Mini Tennis Coaching, Disability Coaching

 

Qualifications:

Qualified coach since 2002

Level 4 LTA Senior Performance Coach Qualification

Fully LTA Licensed, First Aid qualified, DBS Approved and Insured

Foundation Degree in Coach and Athlete Development

 

Achievements:

LTA Regional Winner for Disability Tennis Coaching 2020

Winner Dorset Disability Coach Award 2019

Played on the Professional Tennis Circuit for 4 years

Played in the Qualifying Rounds of Wimbledon Championships 2003 and beat a young Andy Murray

Quarter finalist in British Nationals

Won Junior ITF World Ranking Events

Won National Mens British Tour Events

Dorset Singles & Doubles Champion & Dorset Men’s County Captain

Over 35's National Champion

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Matt Sanger
Level 3 Performance Coach LTA Licensed

07931 265935

Main Roles

Adult Coaching, Junior Coaching, Mini Tennis Coaching, Disability Coaching, Racket Restringing/Re gripping

 

Qualifications:

Qualified coach since 2002

NVQ in Sports & Leisure

Foundation Degree in Coach and Athlete Development 2009

Level 3 LTA Performance Coach Qualification

Fully Licensed, First Aid qualified, CRB Approved and Insured

Restringing Qualification

 

Achievements:

Played on the Professional Tennis Circuit for 2 years

Played in the British National Championships

Played in ITF World Ranking Events

Dorset Doubles Champion

Dorset Men’s County Team

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Zoltan Horvath
Level 3 Performance Coach LTA Licensed

07751 049947

Main Roles

Club Tennis Coach

Adult Coaching

Junior Coaching

Mini Tennis Coaching

Disability Coaching

Tournament Organiser

Cardio Tennis Coordinator

Qualifications

8 years in sport school in Hungary

UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award 2010

First Aid qualified

LTA Accredited, DBS Approved and Insured

Cardio tennis

Achievements

County player in Hungary

Dorset Doubles League and Hampshire and IOW Doubles League

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Taylor J Bate
LTA Level 2 Club Coach

07534 138578

Main Roles

 Club Tennis Coach
 Adult Coaching
 Junior Coaching
Mini Tennis Coaching

Qualifications

LTA Level 2 Tennis Coaching Qualified
First Aid Qualified
LTA Accredited, DBS Approved and Insured
Cardio Tennis Qualified

Achievements

Professional Tennis Circuit for 3 years
8+ years performance tennis training in Spain
Worked and played alongside current and former top 100 players
Winner and finalist of British/International tournaments
ITF world ranking events

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Disability Tennis

Southbourne Tennis Club Disabilty Project 2022

Information on our specialised coaching sessions are here:

Children DS Active sessions for children with Downs Syndrome

Learning disability tennis

Wheelchair tennis

Visually impaired tennis

We also link with 6 Primary Schools and 2 Senior schools and 3 Special Education Centres