Seven LTA-registered coaches run group and individual programmes at Blackheath, from first-time beginners to county-level players.
Head Pro
James leads coaching at Blackheath, shaping a programme that takes players from their first hand-eye skills through every stage of junior tennis and into adult social, club-team and performance play. His approach puts enjoyment and steady progress together: strong fundamentals, clear next steps and the right challenge for each player.
From a first rally to a first tournament win.
LTA Level 3 Coach
A Blackheath member since 2007, Luke returned to London in 2018 to begin coaching and gained his LTA Level 3 qualification the following summer. He coaches junior groups and individual lessons for juniors and adults, from complete beginners to advanced club players, with an enthusiasm that is hard to miss—or, by his own admission, to hear over.
Away from court: basketball, cooking and jazz trombone.
LTA Accredited+ Level 3 Coach
Artijeta brings 15 years of coaching experience and an exceptional playing background. She won the U18 Middlesex County Championships aged 12, competed nationally and internationally—including the Orange Bowl—and earned scholarships to the Nick Bollettieri Academy and an American university. She coaches every age and ability, with a particular love of precise technique.
Still competitive—especially over family Monopoly.
LTA Level 3 Coach
Will combines LTA Level 3 and PTR training with a broad, player-led coaching style. His sessions draw on games, technical development, tactics, movement and court positioning according to what the individual or group needs. He works across junior ball stages, adult beginner and improver groups, individual lessons and the club's schools programme.
Also interested in art projects and one-handed backhands.
LTA Coach Instructor
David is an accredited LTA Coach Instructor, trained across Mini Tennis, LTA Youth, Tennis Xpress and Cardio Tennis. He developed within Blackheath's junior programme and brings that team experience into energetic, well-prepared sessions. His motto is simple: have fun doing it.
Away from court: Cuban salsa, Dominican bachata and music.
LTA Level 2 Coach
Originally from South Africa and a long-standing Blackheath member, Clive made the memorable career change from dentistry to tennis coaching. He is an LTA Level 2 and trained LTA Youth coach, working mainly with Mini Tennis children and adults at beginner and intermediate level.
Keep it simple. Keep it fun. Preferably with white socks.
PTRUK Tennis Instructor
Jimmy is a qualified PTRUK Tennis Instructor, LTA-licensed coach and FA football coach. His career has taken him from the UK to the USA, Greece, Sardinia and Turkey. That international experience feeds lessons built around two things in equal measure: helping players improve and making sure they enjoy the work.
If you're not having fun on court, you're not doing it right.
