Tennis Coaching

Director of Tennis

Neil is a former professional tennis player, who reached a career high ranking of 555 ATP singles (2006) and 271 ATP doubles (2006).
He has competed in Wimbledon in 2006, 2007 & 2008, and has had an exceptional junior career from the age of 10 years old. Neil was ranked inside the top 4 in Europe at the age of 14 and played at prestigious events, such as Auray, Tarbes, Bressuire. He continued on, representing Great Britain (U/12, U/14, U/18) at Summer Cups, Winter Cups and Junior Grand slams. In addition to competing, Neil has also coached many prominent players, who have had international success and achievements, developing into some of the greatest juniors in the country, over many years.

Presently, Neil oversees Dukes Meadows Tennis, but still balances his time, providing support on court by delivering squads and individual coaching sessions where he can. Neil’s philosophy is “person first, before developing the player.”

“Have no regrets, class everything as an experience”

Level 5 (£50)

Christian Colvin – Head of RPDC, Dukes Meadows Tennis & Golf Centre

Christian Colvin is the Head of the Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) at Dukes Meadows, having joined in April 2025. An LTA Level 5 Performance Coach with 17 years experience, he has worked across leading tennis centres in the UK, including Batchwood Regional Player Development Centre, Halton Tennis Centre and Brighton HPC.

Christian has guided players to success at national level, with achievements including titles at 9U Nationals, 10U Nationals, and 14U Winter Indoor Nationals in both singles and doubles. He also has international experience, having coached players at Tennis Europe and ITF level. In addition, Christian has delivered LTA camps for 14+ players and served as Assistant Captain for Great Britain’s 18U Summer Cup team.

With a proven track record of developing talent through the performance pathway, Christian combines passion, care and a player centred approach to help players maximise their potential.

Level 4 (£45)

Ben is a highly experienced and dedicated Level 4 Senior Performance Coach with a proven track record of developing players to success at both National and International level. He was previously Head of the U10 Performance Programme at Dukes Meadows during a two-year period when it was widely regarded as the strongest programme in the country for player development; he played a pivotal role in coaching multiple National event winners in this age group.

His achievements include individually coaching two National singles champions, as well as guiding players to UK No. 1 rankings. Ben has coached players to prestigious European Junior tournaments such as Auray and Teen Tennis, as well as players who have gone on to compete at Junior Grand Slams.

A former National level Junior himself, Ben combines first-hand playing experience with years of high-performance coaching. He works closely with the LTA, currently delivering on the RPDC program at Dukes Meadows, and has travelled internationally with Great Britain Junior teams while also contributing at LTA National training camps.

Passionate about performance tennis, Ben is committed to helping players maximise their potential. His coaching philosophy is centred on developing technically proficient, tactically intelligent and mentally resilient athletes, capable of thriving on both the national and international stage.

Level 4 (£45)

Neil is a former professional tennis player. At his peak, he reached a career high singles ranking of 406 ATP and has travelled the world competing on the ITF Pro Circuit and ATP Challenger Tour. He was crowned champion at 7 Pro ITF titles, including wins in Germany, Czech Republic and the UK. Further adding to his list of achievements, he also competed in Wimbledon Qualifying in both singles and doubles.
As an exceptional junior tennis player, Neil reached a career high ranking of 52 in the world (18U) and played in all four major Grand Slams. He also had the opportunity to represent Great Britain in numerous competitions in both singles and doubles events.

Head of Athletic Development

Josh joined Dukes in 2021 as a Senior Athletic Development Coach and quickly advanced to Head of Athletic Development in 2022. With over a decade of coaching experience, including nine years dedicated to tennis, Josh offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coaching practice.

Previously, Josh served as the Head of Strength & Conditioning at Swansea Tennis Academy, where he had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s top junior tennis players, including three who achieved the No. 1 ranking in their respective age groups (Under 11s & 12s). His collaboration with Tennis Wales involved providing crucial strength and conditioning support during national camps and creating educational resources for players, parents, and coaches.

Beyond tennis, Josh has made significant contributions to football, being part of the coaching staff for Cardiff City’s first team and Swansea City’s academy. He has also served as an Athletic Development Advisor for Snowsports Wales, further enriching his diverse coaching portfolio.

Josh adheres to the mantra: “Don’t expect anything from anybody. Work hard, put your head down, be good at what you do and good stuff will happen,” a quote by Deborah Meaden that reflects his unwavering work ethic and commitment to excellence in coaching.

Thanos is an Athletic Development Coach with a BSc in Sports Science and a MSc in Strength and Conditioning. He has extensive experience working with RPDC level players, as well as junior and senior ITF players. He provides world class sports science support, expertise in movement biomechanics and injury rehabilitation.

Before joining Dukes, Thanos was a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at Gosling Tennis Centre where he led the athletic development programmes for the RPDC, full time and ITF players for 3 years. He then had the opportunity to travel full time with a top 50 junior tennis player, competing in Junior Grand Slams and WTA events.

Level 4 (£45)

Before joining Dukes Meadows, Sam spent over eight years at Delgado and Lee Tennis, where he led the RPDC program for two years, and prior to that, he headed the U18s and worked with senior professional tennis players.

Sam is an LTA Level 4 SPC Performance Qualified Coach with extensive experience both as a player and a coach. Some of his notable achievements include:

Coaching Experience:

• Worked with top 300 WTA and top 500 ATP players.
• Coached players to success in Junior Grand Slams, ITF/TE events, and National Titles.
• Currently coaching Viktor Frydrych, having guided him from an ITF ranking of 220 to 20.

Playing Experience:

• U14 National Singles and Doubles Champion.
• Achieved a Junior ITF World Ranking of 60.
• Ranked No. 1 in Great Britain for U16s and represented Great Britain at the junior level.
• Reached the quarterfinals in doubles at Junior Wimbledon.Attained an ATP senior ranking.
• Pro hitter for notable players including Djokovic, Tsitsipas, Kyrgios, Del Potro, Dimitrov, Verdasco, and many others.

Off the court, his go-to karaoke song is ‘All Night Long’ by Lionel Richie.

Level 4 (£45)

Level 4 (£45)

Level 4 (£45)

Mike has over 25 years of experience in High Performance. He has developed his philosophy working alongside some of the best coaches in the country. Largely in an academy which has produced a lot of Britain’s leading tennis players over the last 10 years

Mike has coached numerous Grand Slam champions, ITF u18 World Ranking junior champions, Tennis Europe u14 champions as well as GB national winners. He has been lucky enough to travel to over 50 countries and 250 international events, meaning he is regarded as one of the most experienced coaches in the UK

Since joining Dukes in March 2024, Mike has led the program for one of our juniors taking her from 250 to top 60 in the world, culminating in reaching the 3rd round of Junior Wimbledon beating world #8.

Level 4 (£45)

Mo is a professional tennis coach with extensive experience across all levels of the game, from Mini Red Club tennis to coaching professional players. He is dedicated to maintaining high standards of coaching and consistently delivers a dynamic, enjoyable, and effective program for players of all ages and abilities. Mo oversees junior players who compete at the highest international levels.

Before joining Dukes Meadows, Mo led the tennis program at King’s College School for over five years and served as a senior performance coach at David Lloyd Harbour Clubs for more than 13 years. His coaching philosophy emphasises providing high-quality, enjoyable tennis experiences for players of all ages and skill levels. He focuses on motivating his clients to achieve their full potential by ensuring progress and productivity in each session, all within a relaxed and supportive environment.

Level 3 (£40)

Level 3 (£40)

Victoria is a dedicated and passionate tennis coach who brings energy, professionalism and a tailored approach to every session. With experience working across all age groups and skill levels – from absolute beginners to performance-level players – she will look to help individuals grow in confidence, technique and love for the game.

Known for creating a positive and motivating environment, Vic is committed to guiding players at every stage of their tennis journey!

Level 5 (£50)

I have been coaching full-time over the last seven years, working with both juniors and adults across the full spectrum of the game – from players picking up a racket for the first time, to juniors competing in county events, national tournaments and beginning to compete internationally.

I’ve been incredibly lucky to build long-term relationships with the players and families I’ve worked with. Helping people go from not being able to hold a racket to winning their first county title has created some of the most rewarding moments of my career. Every player I’ve coached has shaped me just as much as I’ve helped shape them, both as a coach and as a person.

Tennis has given me everything, and my coaching is built on trying to give that back. I care about developing players as people first – helping them build confidence, good habits, resilience and a genuine love for the sport. I’m really excited to continue that journey here at Dukes Meadows, to learn from the environment, and to grow alongside the players I work with.

Level 3 (£40)

Level 3 (£40)

Your Coach for the Next Level…

With a lifelong passion for tennis and over a decade of coaching experience, Ricardo Colnaghi is dedicated to helping players unlock their full potential. His unique background as both a high-level competitive player and an internationally certified coach provides a comprehensive approach to the game.

A Foundation Built on Competition Ricardo’s journey began at the age of five. He went on to compete in national tournaments throughout Brazil and later on the international stage, giving him a deep, firsthand understanding of the mental and physical demands of the sport.

Expertise You Can Trust Ricardo’s extensive coaching qualifications ensure his methods are both proven and professional. His credentials include:

• Coach since 2010
• LTA-UK, FIT-Italy, and CBT-Brazil Level 3 Coach
• Post-Graduate Degree in Sports Training (FMU-Brazil)
• Degree in Physical Education (FMU-Brazil)
• Degree in Motor Science (UNIBO-Italy)
• Ready to Help You Succeed Ricardo’s coaching philosophy is simple: combine his competitive experience with his academic knowledge to create a personalised training plan that takes you to the next level.

“It will be my pleasure to help you achieve your tennis goals.”

Level 1 (£30)

Level 3 (£40)

Level 3 (£40)

Level 2 (£35)

Level 3 (£40)

After Lenny achieved his Level 3 Qualification, he continued to coach in Singapore, Malaysia and Lancaster to expand his knowledge of the game. He can often be found coaching beginner and intermediate junior and adult players.

Lenny studied Psychology at University and has a deep interest in the performance of the mind.

Level 3 (£40)

Level 3 (£40)

Level 3 (£40)

Zachary Phillips was a very successful junior national tennis player who has now transformed himself into an aspiring high performance Level 3 Tennis Coach. Zachary is also a RPT Registered Tennis Professional & has successfully completed all requirements, including an extensive examination of teaching, playing & business skills, necessary for the rating of Instructor 1 from the International Coaches Institute.

Zachary has always been passionate about tennis ever since he first picked up a racquet aged 6. The older he became, the more dedicated, motivated & professional his game grew. Zachary possesses extensive experience in high-performance tennis as both a player and a coach. With a deep understanding of player development, technical coaching, and match strategy.

After a short stint on the international circuit as a player/coach, coaching WTA Top 200 player, he decided his passion was coaching.

Zachary is a great coach to hit with whereby you can improve your court striking, points strategy & all-round game – available 7 days a week for all your coaching needs.

Level 3 (£40)

Level 1 (£35)

Level 3 (£40)

Level 2 (£35)

Mojalefa is a dedicated and experienced tennis coach with years of experience working with players of all ages and skill levels. He is passionate about helping his students develop their technique, strategy and love for the game – whether they’re aiming for recreational enjoyment or competitive success.

Known for creating a fun and engaging learning environment, Mojalefa motivates his players to improve and thrive. His coaching style encourages confidence, discipline, and continuous growth. Committed to his own development, Mojalefa never stops learning, ensuring he brings the latest techniques and insights to every lesson to continually elevate his players’ game.

Level 4 (£45)

Level 3 (£40)

Level 1 (£30)

Level 4 (£45)