Mark Tennant is a co-founder and Director of inspire2coach, an LTA Level 5 coach and international coach educator with over 30 years’ experience. He has trained coaches for the LTA and ITF, presented worldwide and played a key role in developing the ITF Tennis…Play and Stay campaign.

Phil brings 40+ years of coaching experience and is co-founder of the UK’s first all-junior tennis club. He’s an LTA Level 4 Senior Club Coach and a PTR Professional Coach, awarded PTR UK Pro of the Year (1998) and the PTR Lifetime Achievement Award (2019). Phil has trained over 3,000 coaches as a PTR Tutor and Chief Assessor and was named International Tester of the Year (2013). He combines coaching with his restringing business and works with MDL Coaching and at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre.

Richard Marklow is a co-founder and Director of inspire2coach, coach educator and qualified mentor with over 30 years’ experience in tennis. His background spans coaching national-standard juniors, managing tennis programmes and developing coaching teams. He delivers qualifications and workshops in the UK and internationally, with expertise in leadership, programming and business development.

With over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience in the US and UK, Heidi introduced Pickleball to her students during the pandemic and quickly became passionate about the sport. A PPR coaching professional since 2021, she has earned medals at the 2024 English Open and Irish Nationals. Heidi is also a USAPA Ambassador and trained referee, coaching at Ards Pickleball in Northern Ireland.

A PTR member since 2005, Jamie was UK Pro of the Year in 2022. With a background in competitive tennis, reaching No. 2 in Essex and No. 61 in the UK, Jamie is now a full-time coach at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre. A PTR Master of Performance Coach, he works with talented young county players and is also a qualified competition organiser, personal trainer, racket stringer, and coach developer, sharing his passion for the game with players of all abilities.

A PTR member since 2005, Jamie was UK Pro of the Year in 2022. With a background in competitive tennis, reaching No. 2 in Essex and No. 61 in the UK, Jamie is now a full-time coach at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre. A PTR Master of Performance Coach, he works with talented young county players and is also a qualified competition organiser, personal trainer, racket stringer, and coach developer, sharing his passion for the game with players of all abilities.

Anne, former Coach Education Director for the LTA, has vast experience developing coach and teacher education programs, tutor training, and licensing. A member of the ITF Coaches Commission (1997-2005), she holds a PhD in coach-parent relationships in youth tennis. Anne has coached and presented globally at major sports conventions, bringing extensive knowledge to her work as an education consultant.