14U
Welcome to 14U Performance Tennis.
National Coaches
We have five National Age Group Coaches who each captain a different age group and gender in the 14U space. You will most likely see them at National Competition and domestic Tennis Europe events; get to know them a little more below.
Favourite slam Wimbledon
Dream doubles partner Roger Federer
Favourite shot Drive volley
Favourite tennis moment Delivering and being involved in GB Friendlies and Winter/Summer cups
Favourite slam French Open
Dream doubles partner Chris Wilkinson or Rod Laver
Favourite shot Backhand chisel in counter offensive mode – last recorded miss was 1976 on a damp bumpy grass court during late evening low light conditions
Favourite tennis moment Winning a 2024 indoor hard court event in Grenoble, age 62. Beating in semi final: Frank Atkins (Scotland, age 10) 6/1. Final: Fletcher Davies (Wales, age 9) 6/1.
Favourite slam Wimbledon
Dream doubles partner Steffi Graf
Favourite shot Forehand
Favourite tennis moment Winning in five sets on my Wimbledon men’s debut aged 19 against Jonas Bjorkman (1996)
Favourite slam Wimbledon
Dream doubles partner Mansour Bahrami
Favourite shot Backhand
Favourite tennis moment Playing Stefan Edberg on Centre Court at Wimbledon in 1993 and competing in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games
Favourite Slam Wimbledon, it has to be!
Dream doubles partner Jana Navotna
Favourite shot Slice backhand
Favourite Tennis moment A player I coached from 12-16 called Mel South never got the credit she deserved for her determination and ability. When she broke top 100 WTA it was an incredible feeling and achievement from her. I was so proud of her.
Favourite slam Wimbledon
Dream doubles partner Andy Murray
Favourite shot Slice backhand
Favourite tennis moment At Orange Bowl, we had to abort a practice session with Mimi Xu due to an alligator on the next court!
We would hope that all young tennis players looking to progress would aspire to be invited to our National Camps and International Opportunities, and aim to be a regular competitor in National and Domestic International Competition.