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Tennis Coach Profile
Name –
Suzan Lawson
Job Title – Head Tennis Coach &
Junior Development
Contact Number – 07920 055238
Email –
suelawtennis@tiscali.co.uk
Qualifications
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Licensed LTA Level 4
Member of British Tennis
Coaching UK
10 & under specialist
Tournament Official
Administration, Sales &
Marketing
Background
Sue attended Moston College in the 70’s gaining qualifications in administration.
Applying for a position working as a personal assistant for the Sales & Marketing
Manager Belle Vue Zoo, Gorton, Manchester following interview Sue was
appointed.
For anyone who remembers! Belle Vue which opened in 1836 it was an incredible
Leisure complex, hosting, conferences, Banqueting concerts, theme park, Speedway
& Stock Car racing as well as Brass Band Concerts.
The Circus came to Belle Vue every year. The Sales Dept was responsible for
group bookings along with meals & refreshments. This was to shape Sue’s career
continuing within Sales & Marketing, Sue moved to Trust House Forte, Ladbrokes , K
& B Screen printing. Latterly working in medical sales for SMA Nutrition, Heinz and
Orion Pharmaceuticals.
Why mention the above? The above experience adds another dimension to Sue’s
skills as a full time coach. Sue has been able to engage children and adults from all
walks of life to enjoy their pastime of playing tennis.
Sue achieved coaching level 1 & 2 in the 70’s previously working in Rochdale,
Oldham & Rossendale upgrading to a higher level of coaching Intermediate
Coaching Award in 1986.
Sue entered a Pernod Singles Ratings Event in the 80’s at Holcombe Brook. This led
to Sue joining the tennis club .
Sue upgraded to a higher level of coaching Intermediate Coaching Award in 1986
Sue commenced coaching part time at Holcombe Brook in the 90’s . . However the
real challenge was to come when the management committee announced they were
planning to relocate to a brand new site. Sue was appointed Head Tennis Coach in
2002 the objective to ensure the club would provide development pathways for
anyone attending tennis coaching. Increase competitive opportunities.
Sue’s rating in the 90’s was 3.1 not bad for a girl who grew up in the North.
Joining Moston Tennis Club at the age of10. Moving to Fernlea & Werneth
(Oldham) Very little coaching to begin with, dad in the park, somehow gave Sue the
determination and the passion to succeed
Decisions that impacted on Sue’s playing standards.
Training with the Alvaroy Coaching Team at Lilleshall, Keele University & Spain
Competing in the Cheshire League at the age of 17
Representing Tennis Clubs in League Tennis
Competing in Tournaments
Being privileged to partner some excellent players ladies & mixed
Competing in National Club League and engaging with World Class Players
Captaining the Lancashire Ladies County Team for 4 years
Continuing to represent Holcombe Brook at league, regional level.
Most of all enjoying the Social Aspect.
Coaching:
Continued professional development through the LTA Licensing Scheme
Appreciating the mental & physical requirements
Nurturing the development of young players as well as helping parents.
Engaging with fellow Professional Coaches
Working for governing bodies.
Appointed by Bury Schools Sports Partnership in primary & secondary
Voluntary Role:
Management Committee Holcombe Brook Sports Club
It really is Tennis for Life.