Jason Goatley – Sole Proprietor & Head Coach     

Jason worked for the London Stock Exchange before setting up the business in June 1994. Having been a top Kent junior county player Jason then qualified as a coach. The business has grown tremendously over the years and now boasts over 500 players currently receiving coaching from the team each week. Jason is a fully licensed CCA Coach – Level 4.

Motivation to coach: To help all standards of players enjoy tennis.

Hobbies: Movies, Visiting different places & Family

Favourite food: Shepherds Pie and any roast dinner

Favourite movie: Big, The Rock & Greatest Showman

If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people, who would you invite?

John McEnroe, Jonathan Ross and Billy Connolly

Nancy O’Brien – Office Manager

Nancy has been involved with the coaching program since 2010. She is the person to speak to about group coaching, competitions and any other queries you have about tennis.

 Hobbies: Films, music, cooking and family

 Favourite foods: Risotto or Chocolate Brownies

 Favourite films: Dog Day Afternoon & Groundhog day

 Dinner with 3 famous people: Bill Murray, Robert Downey Jnr and Alan Carr

Richard Checkley – HEAD COACH BLTSC – LTA Level 4 Accredited+ Senior Club Coach

Richard initially worked in the restaurant industry, until 2015 when he decided on a career change. Richard was inspired to pick up a racket again when his 4 year old showed interest.

Richard started playing again and helped his club with summer camps. At this point he decided it was the path he wanted to follow and started his qualifications. Richard was on the team for 4 years at Bromley Tennis Centre and worked with players of all ages and abilities. This included learning disability tennis also. Richard is a level 4 senior accredited + coach.

Motivation to coach: My goal is to have fun. The more fun you have, the more the players want to be there and learn. Tennis is a game for life and the more people we can get on a court the more will learn how great our sport is.

Hobbies: I ski, cycle, run, golf, love to travel, a true film buff, collecting shoes lol, and walking my dog with my family. The later takes most of my time.

Favourite food: Italian. love pasta and the variety of things you can do with it. But a good steak is always up there too!

Favourite movie: Funny film, Anchorman. Serious film, Scent of a woman. Action Film, Ironman

If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people, who would you invite? Lance Armstrong, Will Farrell & David Attenborough

Adam Galloway – Head Coach South Hill Woods TC & Deputy Head Coach Bromley Lawn Tennis.

Adam is a Level 4 senior club coach from Edinburgh with 12 years coaching experience. Previously worked for Edinburgh Leisure at Tennis Scotland HQ. Worked with players of all ages and abilities from beginner to performance and from tots to vets. Adam has worked at a performance tennis academy in Barcelona, and previously worked alongside coaches such as Louis Cayer and Judy Murray.

Motivation to coach: To see players improve under my guidance and to promote the game of tennis

Hobbies: Football (Aberdeen F.C.), rugby, golf, family and friends

Favourite food: Adams Home made lasagne

Favourite movie: Titanic

If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people, who would you invite? Alex Ferguson, Andy Murray, Michael McIntyre

Freddie Arian – Performance/Development Tennis Coach, Bromley Lawn Tennis Club & South Hill Woods T.C.

Freddie has been training and competing in a variety of sports from a young age and tennis became the top priority. He has 10 years coaching experience with all ages and abilities. He has competed and has had success in County and regional standard tournaments including the national club league.

Motivation to coach: help players unlock their full potential

Hobbies: sports/music/dancing

Favourite food: steak/ seafood paella/pasta

Favourite movie: dark knight, 8 mile, pursuit of happiness

If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people: Roger Federer, Eminem and Will Smith

Christophe Tipy – Performance/Development Tennis Coach, Bromley Lawn Tennis & South Hill Woods TC.

Christophe has a vast experience coaching all standard of players. He has coached in Paris for 20 years before joining Jason’s Totally Tennis in 2018. During 8 years he has been head coach of the Tennis Club of 13ème in Paris (600 members) managing a team of 10 coaches and a very successful coaching program. Christophe was a very good junior tennis player and has played in the French national league.

Motivation to coach: Adjusting my approach regarding student age, abilities and motivations to get them enjoy the game of tennis.
Hobbies: music, cycling, juggling, surfing
Favourite food: seafood, beef rib, grilled squids
Favourite movie: Elephant, Forrest Gump, the silence of the lambs
If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people: Serge Gainsbourg, Alicia Keys, Philippe Decouflé

Rachel Payne – Level 2 Tennis Coach, Bromley Lawn Tennis.

Rachel has been a member of BLTSC for many years and is an established member our of coaching team. Rachel is an active player and competes for Kent in County Veterans events. Rachel runs adult coaching groups, mini red groups and is our link to Rainbow Nursery! Individually she works with many club members of all standards.

Motivation to coach: To encourage more people to learn to play tennis and make it part of their lives!
Hobbies: playing tennis, cooking for friends
Favourite food: Italian, or my roast chicken
Favourite movie: I have too many to list
If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people: my maternal grandmother, Roger Federer, George Michael

Sam then joined JTT in 2016 and progressed into a level 3 tennis coach during his first stint and learned a great deal. The next 7 years Sam worked in high performance centres in west London until 2024 where he has returned home to JTT.

Motivation to coach: It’s simple: bettering his peers within the domain of tennis and fitness whilst ensuring all students are enjoying it, being challenged and performing at the best of their abilities.
Hobbies: Tennis, working out, music (recently discovered I can rap! Badly ha), travelling and writing books
Favourite food: Anything with pesto on it!
Favourite movie: Too many to choose. But maybe Mission: Impossible franchise.
If you could choose to have dinner with 3 people: Alan Watts, Jim Carey, Thierry Henry