Our COACHES
Tennis is a game for life which can improve your overall health, wellness and happiness! We see people develop much better focus, they become more resilient, learn fair play, respect, teamwork and enjoy the social game.
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We provide a fun, engaging, competitively priced coaching programme run by Alex Kaminski, a LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach at Grafton in Clapham.
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Prices are for a 60 min lesson. Additional players are an extra £5 pp. For corporate/team training bookings please contact Alex our head coach.
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We also offer tennis racket stringing on site
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​​​​Please Note:
If less than 24 hours is given, we reserve the right to charge the full amount for cancelled lessons.
Head Coach
Alex Kaminski
Alex is a Level 5 LTA Master Club Coach and has been coaching tennis for 20 years. He's coached at venues across London including the Hurlingham Club and Southwark City Tennis Club. He has coached players of all ages and abilities from beginner through to regional competitors. He has a real passion for improvement for every ability and takes great care of his players in every session.
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Available Monday-Saturday
£44 for member
£49 for non member
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Tel: 07783530409
​​​Email: alexander.kaminski@yahoo.com
Steve Dean
Club Coach
​​Steve is a licensed LTA Level 3 coach, formerly running the tennis programme at Tooting Bec Common. He coaches all age groups, from tiny tots through to adult team players. He delivers our weekend intermediate group lessons to members at Grafton.
Available Monday-Thursday, Saturday/Sunday
£40 for member
£45 for non member
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Club Coach
Crystal Sutar
Crystal is a licensed a level 3 coach, still plays competitively and fell in love with the game at the age of 7. When her talent for the game was recognised. She has trained abroad and competed at ITF level events.
Crystal provides individual and group sessions for juniors of all abilities and private lessons to all club players.
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​Available
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
£38 for member
£43 for non member
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Tel: 07958590763
Club Coach
Tyrone Jordan
Tyrone has been coaching for over 30 years, 21 of those were spent at the Hurlingham club where he built the coaching programme from scratch. He has worked with many ATP and WTA players and has developed juniors into full time players. In addition Tyrone has vast experience in working with beginners all the way through to a high club level.
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Available Monday-Friday and Sundays
£42 for member
£47 for non member
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Tel: 07951043380
Hitter
Jay Johnson-Hauldren
Jay joined Grafton aged five, winning the club's Men's Championship at just 13.
With a career-high ITF world ranking of 248, he's competed in junior tournaments across the globe, defeating top-50 ranked juniors along the way.
Highlights include:
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Winning the 18U National Doubles Championship with partner Rhys Lawlor,
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Earning a wildcard into Junior Wimbledon Doubles 2024
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Competing in the Junior Wimbledon Singles Qualifiers.
Now transitioning to the men's professional circuit, Jay is offering hitting sessions at Grafton. Whether you want to sharpen your game or claim that elusive club championship title, train with someone who's done it himself.
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Available Monday-Sundays
£25 for member
£30 for non member
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​​​Tel: 07398152091
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James Cornish
Club Coach
James is a licensed LTA Level 2 coach and has been involved in tennis for 30 years as a player and now as a coach. James's enthusiasm for tennis is infectious and works with beginner and improver level players at Grafton. James also runs cardio tennis in Clapham on Friday mornings 8am to 9am.
James is always looking for different ways to improve his players so they can perform to their maximum potential.
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Available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday Afternoons
£30 for member
£35 for non member
Tel: 07739461688
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Paul Balden
Club Coach
Paul has been immersed in tennis for over 35+ years, Coaching from a genuine passion for the sport. He works with players of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, creating a positive environment where improvement and enjoyment thrive together. Paul believes players perform best when having fun, using a balanced approach that develops skill, fitness, and love for the game to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
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Available Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm,
Weds mornings, Sat+Sun afternoons upon request
£30 for member
£35 for non-member
​​Email: paulbalden@gmail.com
Tel: 07389018081
Racket Stringing
We provide a professional racket stringing service onsite in Clapham and aim to complete your restring as soon as possible.
As a UKRSA accredited stringer, Alex is happy to discuss options based on power, spin and most importantly comfort.
Prices vary depending on the type of string being used
£16 when providing your own string.
£27 for entry level polyester and synthetic strings.
£30 for premium polyester and multifilament strings.
£35 for high end premium strings.
