Coaching Career

Individual Coach to Wimbledon Men's Doubles Champion British Davis Cup Player Jonathan Marray 1990 - 1999, who has played 13 consecutive Wimbledon Championships winning the 

Men’s Doubles Championships in 2012 !!

Individual Coach to Australian Open Junior U18 Champion & British Davis Cup Player David Sherwood 1988 - 1994. David was ranked World No. 3 in Boys U18 Singles and World No.1 in Boys U18 Doubles in 1998.

Individual Coach to 4 players who have represented Great Britain and individual Coach to 3 players who have won Junior National Singles Titles.

John Captained Great Britain U14 Girls Team - 2004

Playing Career

Yorkshire Doubles Champion in 1983,1984, 1986.

Sheffield Singles, Men’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles Champion ( 12 titles  )

Represented Yorkshire County Team at all ages including Men’s Teams on many occasions.

Fun Facts

John coached Josh, Adam & James of the current Abbeydale Coaching Team

John also coached Cliff Richard whenever he was on tour and visiting Sheffield.  

Qualifications

• LTA Accredited+ Coach
• UKCC / LTA Level 4 Coach
• RTP Registry Level 5 Coach

Contact:

Email:  playtennis@btconnect.com

Coaching Career

• North of England LTA Performance Coach 2023
• 4^th Place GB National Performance Coach 2023
• Yorkshire Performance Coach 2023
• Coach to ATP / WTA World Ranked Men & Woman players
• Coach to ITF World Ranked Junior Players
• Captained GB National Premier League Winners
• Coach to Yorkshires most improved player 2019 & 2020
• Multiple International Junior Pupils
• Coached pupils to U14 World Champs
• Selected as one of five coaches by The LTA to take their top LTA Pro Coach Level 5 Course in 2024.
• Josh is The Director of The Peak Performance Tennis Academy, based at Abbeydale.
• The Academy trains primarily dedicated junior players aged 12 and above, who are looking to forge a career as tennis professionals.

Playing Career

• GB Career Ranking U18 - No. 2
• ITF World Ranking U18    - 522
• GB Masters U18 Champion
• Represented England
• Reached 3 ITF International Finals
• Won Multiple National Events
• Sheffield Young Sportsperson of the year at 13 years old.
• Represented Yorkshire Men in Group One County Cup multiple years. 

Fun Fact

Josh played for Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley Football Academies 

Qualifications

• LTA Level 4 Senior Performance
• LTA Pro Coach Level 5 Course
• LTA Accredited +
• Safeguarding Level One
• First Aid Level 3

Contact

Email:  josh.gledden@btconnect.com

Coaching Career

Adam has been a professional tennis coach since 1987 and is a hugely passionate and enthusiastic coach.

He is equally happy coaching players of all levels and ages from Mini Tennis to Adults.

As well as a Tennis Coach, Adam is joint owner of The Tennis Pro Shop, Deuce UK and when not on court, he can be found in the shop restringing rackets.  Adam is sponsored for equipment by racket company Babalat.

Qualifications

LTA Level 4 Coach 

LTA Accredited +

First Aid Level 3

Safeguarding Level 1

Playing Career

Adam has represented Abbeydale in the local Sheffield & District Leagues for over 30 years, being part of teams that were Division One Champions.

Adam reached the final of the Men’s Over 45 Singles in the Sheffield & District and recently he was selected to represent Yorkshire Over 50s.

Fun Fact

Working on all areas of The Club Programme, Adam has doesn’t get much spare time, but when he does he’s a massive Tennis fan and watches all the events.

Contact

Email: TBC

Mobile: 07540 724661

Lessons £40.00 per hour

Coaching Career

Esther has been coaching since the age of 16 and works with all ages and abilities along the Abbeydale / LTA Pathway.

Before joining The Abbeydale Team, Esther worked within The LTA Nottingham Regional Performance Centre gaining valuable experience. Esther has had great success captaining The Yorkshire Girls U12 team winning the National Premier League Title and is also The Assistant Captain for Yorkshire U12 Girls team

Qualifications

LTA Level 3 Coach

LTA Accredited +

First Aid Level 3

Safeguarding  Level 1

Playing Career

As well as coaching, Esther loves to play Tennis and  still trains with Josh and the Peak Performance Tennis Academy @ Abbeydale.

She played at Junior County and National levels and competed at International events

Fun Fact

Esther has played Emma Raducanu and also is Grade 8 in drums and Grade 3 Saxophone and as well as teaching tennis, teaches the drums.

Contact:

Email:    TBC

Mobile:  TBC

Lessons - £35.00 per hour

Background

An elite level, tennis athlete and a former GB number 1 at every Junior level.

Multi National Champion Junior Singles & Doubles. Multiple Country Champion Junior and Senior Singles.

Career high world junior ranking of 47. Representing GB at every junior level in international competition. Senior level career high WTA ranking 509, and national GB 12.

Worked closely with and was coached by Martjn Bok in Amsterdam and Nick Saviano in Florida.

Qualifications

UKCC / LTA Level 1 Coach

UKCC / LTA Level 3 Coach (in progress)

Fun Fact

Was on a court once being taught by a tall, overweight man I didn’t recognise – had to ask my Mum who he was:  ‘Ivan Lendill’ was the reply.

Playing Career

Pro-Circuit Titles:

2014 $10,000 Tinajo, Lanzarote (Hard)

2014 $10,000 Antalya, Turkey (Hard)

2011 $10,000 Alkmaar, Netherlands (Clay)

Junior Pro-Circuit Titles:

Singles: 

FLT Indoor Junior Open, Luxembourg

Luxembourg Outdoor Junior Open, Luxembourg

Montenegro Open, Montenegro

Doubles:

Santa Croce International, Italy

FLT Indoor Junior Open, Luxembourg

Luxembourg Outdoor Junior Open, Luxembourg

Tennis Junior Circuit Achievements:

2009-11 GB Junior number 1

Junior Wimbledon 2010 Round of 16, Singles

Contact:

Email:    TBC

Mobile:  07549 936664

Lessons:  £30.00 per hour

Coaching Career

Currently obtaining her level 3 coaching qualification.

Kate previously worked at Barnsley Tennis Club.

Kate has coached a variety of sessions all the way from mini red to cardio tennis.

Kate first started assisting at her local club at the age of 12.

Kate’s future ambitions are the complete her performance level 3 and then move onto her level 4 to increase her knowledge and expertise.

Kate is now a full-time tennis coach here at Abbeydale Tennis Club.

Playing Career

Kate has played tennis since the age of 6.

Kate has competed in a variety of both doubles and singles competitions all around the country.

At the age of 15 she started coming to Abbeydale to be coached by Josh under Peak Performance.

Kate has very flexible availability on both weekdays and weekends.

Fun Fact

Kate can juggle and owns over 100 bikinis!!

Qualifications 

Level 2 (currently on level 3 course)

Contact:

Email:    TBC

Mobile:  07871 117306

Lessons:  £25.00 per hour

Qualifications

LTA Level 2 Coach

Contact

Email:  TBC

Mobile:  07522 055480

Lessons £20.00 per hour

Coaching Career

I have nearly 20 years’ experience working (and competing) in elite sport across multiple disciplines.   I have worked with Olympians, Paralympians, Commonwealth medallists and professional athletes in a range of sports including athletics, rugby league and union, swimming, football, basketball, badminton and now tennis (to name a few), providing support across all elements of performance lifestyle including performance management, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition, corrective exercise and soft tissue treatment.

Recent experience includes:

• Head of Performance and S&C – Rugby League Ireland (including the 2022 World Cup)
• Head of Performance – Sheffield Eagles 
• Manager and Lead S&C Coach – University of Sheffield Elite Sports Performance Scheme
• NGB experience with PKUK developing and writing coaching qualifications

Playing Career

Although I haven’t played tennis, I have competed in multiple sports including representing England and GB across 3 different disciplines (swimming, American Football and Australian Rules Football) including competing at the Sydney Olympic trials (swimming), European Championships and a scholarship offer in the US.

Fun Fact

Bastille once stayed at my house after playing a small gig in Sheffield before they were famous.

Qualifications

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (including performance lifestyle) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (including sports massage
• CIMSPA Level 4 S&C Coach
• UKSCA Member
• Sports Psychology
• PN Level 1 Sports Nutrition
• Multiple sports specific coaching qualifications (competing Level 1 Assistant Tennis Coach in November)