The Team | Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club

The Team

Our Coaches

We’re proud to have an impressive coaching team here at Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club. All of our coaches are highly qualified with a natural ability to connect with players of all ages and abilities, ensuring everybody reaches their full potential.

Chris Counter

Club Coach

Qualifications

LTA Coach
LTA Accredited Coach
DBS registered
First aid qualified
Public Liability insured

Experience

20 Years of coaching

Adult & junior coaching

Mini Tennis

Individual & group coaching

Delivering coaching to all levels & abilities

Talent ID in schools

Rates

Individual: £20 for 45 minutes

Small Group: £12 per person

Contact Details:

Mobile: 07877 160316
cacounter@googlemail.com

Kirstie Daunton

Club Coach

Qualifications

LTA Instructor

LTA Accredited Coach

DBS registered

First aid qualified

Public Liability insured

Experience

7 Years of coaching

Adult & junior coaching

Mini Tennis

Individual & group coaching

Rates

Individual: £15 for 45 minutes

Small Group: £8 per person

Contact Details:

coach@downendandfrenchay.co.uk

Harry Sturdy

Club Coach

Qualifications

LTA Instructor

LTA Accredited Coach

DBS registered

First aid qualified

Public Liability insured

Experience

6 Years of coaching

15+ Years of playing

Adult & junior coaching

Mini Tennis

Individual & group coaching

Rates

Individual: £25 for 1 hour

Contact Details:

harrytenniscoaching@gmail.com

We are also pleased to introduce our LTA Assistant Coaches, Tennis Leaders and Helpers, who play a key role in delivering high-quality group coaching sessions. Specialising in fun, safe, and engaging group environments, they support player’s development through structured drills and activities. While they don’t offer 1:1 sessions, their focus on group coaching helps create an inclusive and energetic atmosphere where players can learn, improve, and enjoy the game together.

LTA Assistant Coaches:

Rosa Venables, Sam Brown, Miles Evans, Emily Churchill

Helpers:

Joe Altwasser, Tom Bewley

Hello from the DFTC Committee

“Downend & Frenchay TC is a lovely club with fantastic courts and a great atmosphere. We have regular tennis sessions throughout the week for all ages and abilities, as well as a busy social calendar. Take a look around the website for more information or drop the committee a line.”