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The Club offers a comprehensive and varied coaching programme throughout the year.
Pay and Play sessions are available for Adults and Children to enjoy a group coaching environment working on basic skills and drills to help players improve while having fun.
The next step in the coaching journey is to enjoy our Squad sessions where the focus is on improving technique further and developing players to compete.
In addition all of our coaching team offer 1:1 sessions where individual skills and requirements can be discussed and developed.
HEAD COACH
Steve is the club’s Head Coach and Club Manager. He specialises in the club’s performance players and performance programme and has a proven track record of producing players to a National Standard. Steve has also graduated with a PGCE (PCE) in Postgaduate Education and has experience in working in the educational sector. Steve has strong links with the LTA and is the Clubs Performance Manager who is responsible for the LTA Performance Landscape delivery.
COACH
I took my first tennis lesson at the age of 4. When I was 10 I started my professional tennis career.
I won the title of polish champion many times, both in singles and doubles as well as in club matches.
One of my biggest achievements was getting on the ATP list in 2007.
During my tennis career I have not only played for polish tennis clubs but also for tennis clubs in England, Slovakia and Czech Republic.
I also have 20 years of experience as a tennis coach. I’ve the title of PTR Professional coach, Polish Federation of Sport (PSFP) as well as holding an LTA Accredited License.
I moved to Torquay from London 2 years ago, I was brought here by my wife’s passion – Agatha Christie’s work and job.
We both enjoy the beaches in Devon and Cornwall and my Wife’s is Zookeeper at Paignton Zoo. Her experience and passion allows us to look after 16 rescued animals.
For more information contact Steve on …
Tel : 07747841703
Email: manager@torquaytennisclub.co.uk
Mondays | 10:00–11:00
A drop-in coaching session, perfect for:
New players or members looking for an introduction
Players wanting to build skills to improve their overall game
A great way to get on court, stay active, and meet new friends.
Mondays | 19:30–21:00 | Clay Courts 5–7 (under floodlights)
Designed to develop your singles match play through drills and tactical practice.
Each week introduces a new tactic, with the chance to practice and then apply it in friendly match-play situations.
Fridays | 19:30–20:30 | Indoors
A high-energy group fitness session combining music, tennis, and cardio exercise.
Fun, social, and the ultimate full-body workout to get you moving.
Mondays | 10:00–11:00
A drop-in coaching session, perfect for:
New players or members looking for an introduction
Players wanting to build skills to improve their overall game
A great way to get on court, stay active, and meet new friends.
Learning disabilities, wheelchair users and mental health conditions.
All welcome, all equipment provided, adapted and inclusive.
Our fully licensed, LTA-qualified coaching team is available for private lessons and hitting practice sessions.
Coaching Team:
Steve Maslen – Head Coach | 07747 841703
Guy Leverton – High Performance Coach |07772 611687
Darek Urbanski – Senior Club Coach | 07565 182175
Joel Greatrex – Club Coach | 07946 472974
Roo Woodleigh-Smith – Club Coach | 07949 158205
Tom Standerwick – Club Coach | 07704 672857
Ella Scott – Junior Coach – 07809 620293
Fran Gray – Open Court Lead | 07837 469432
