About Us
Coach Accreditation
Coach Accreditation is the LTA’s professional membership scheme for coaches. Its purpose is to provide relevant support to British coaches and their businesses so they can deliver great on-court experiences and grow their programmes.
Being a member of Coach Accreditation provides you with a stamp of approval that is recognised by the industry and all JWT coaches are LTA Accredited. To meet this requirement they must have a valid DBS check, First Aid Certificate, Safeguarding and Welfare trained.
Meet the Team
James Woodwards
Head Coach
James is an LTA Level 3 Tennis Coach, working towards Level 4.
With a BA (Hons) in Leisure and Sports Management, James has been coaching for almost 20 years and first started playing at the age of five. He soon progressed to playing competitively for Buckinghamshire, gaining selection for 4 consecutive U18 County Cup events.
James had an impressive record as a player, reaching the last 32 in the British Junior Nationals at U14 level. He also achieved a 3-year unbeaten record in the University of Brighton’s Men’s Tennis Team in B.U.S.A.
He set up JWT Coaching in 2010 whilst at Bicester Tennis Club, and has been able to attract an array of talented, experienced and enthusiastic coaching staff, whilst also fostering and mentoring some of the younger players to pursue their own coaching accreditations.
James enjoys coaching players of all abilities and enjoys discovering and developing players to their full potential, allowing them to compete and gain success in competition. This success is only achievable with equal commitment from both player and coach, working collectively to enhance the technical, tactical and physical elements of your game in an enjoyable and motivating way.
James continues his championing of new talent and is currently Bucks Boys Under 12s County Assistant Captain, working alongside some of the best coaches in Buckinghamshire.
Caroline Care
Coach
Caroline is an LTA Level 4 coach with over 34 years of experience
Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge from her time at both large and small tennis clubs as well as many years working within the commercial sector.
Caroline has an array of successes as a player, having received County Colours for Buckinghamshire at junior and senior levels, winning the Bucks U18 singles and playing in the National Grass Courts at junior level. She continued this success as a coach, and after 5 years, has only recently stepped down as the Bucks U12 Girls County Captain.
From tiny tots through to ‘rusty racquets’, Caroline continues to develop our courses to ensure the content is fresh, innovative and most of all fun! These skills are vital for keeping the attention and focus of all ages whilst conducting our JWT led Tennis Holiday Camps.
Caroline enjoys coaching a wide range of ages and abilities with a passion in working with both children and adults with learning difficulties. Recognising the numerous benefits that sport and exercise can have on a person’s mental health as well as physical wellbeing, Caroline works with Sport in Mind alongside Bright Ideas for Tennis. Utilising this expertise, Caroline will develop a coaching program tailored to focusing on the mindfulness of mental health as well as the physical benefits of exercise through tennis.
If you are new to tennis, a lapsed player looking to return, or like many of our members, social players who enjoy the exercise whilst meeting up with other members; why not come down and see what we’ve got to offer.
Sam Frost
Coach
Sam is an LTA Level 3 Coach and has been coaching for over 10 years.
Sam first started playing at the age of 12 and his natural ability quickly shone through. By 15, he was already on the performance squad at Halton Tennis Centre, and by 16 had successfully secured a full scholarship to Sutton Tennis Academy.
He first began his coaching at 16 at Halton High Performance Centre working alongside many nationally renowned coaches and players. By the age of 18, he had gained a full time coaching position at Wendover Lawn Tennis Club. At 20, Sam had the opportunity to coach overseas for 6 months in Rhodes, Greece, working for Mark Warner. As a result, this allowed Sam to work with a variety of players from children to experienced adults. Sam was able to utilise this experience and continues to develop whilst coaching here at AT&SC.
Sam’s infectious work ethic and enthusiasm as a coach is recognised not only in the sessions held here at AT&SC, but also for the fantastic coaching he does with the Buckinghamshire U8’s County Team.
Sam enjoys coaching all abilities and relishes introducing new players to the sport be they tiny tots or adults who are complete novices. His mission is to introduce tennis to as many people as possible with engaging and fun sessions.
For those who think club tennis isn’t enough of a workout, try his Cardio Tennis sessions. High-energy fitness activities combining the best of tennis with cardiovascular exercise delivers the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is a very social and fun class for players of all ability levels.
Our Aims
To design and provide the best coaching, support and value for our customers with varied, interesting and fun courses for individuals and groups.
Our Mission
We strive to go above and beyond for our clients, no matter the challenge. We aim to deliver our classes in a friendly, enjoyable and safe environment.
JWT coaching arrived at Aylesbury in January 2013 and have develop the the coaching programme by increasing junior provision from 30 to over 180 Junior Members, increased opportunities for adult coaching and improved member to coach links through club nights and social events. JWT have also created partnerships with Bledlow Ridge, Horsenden and Cuddington Tennis clubs, with coaching provisions for juniors and adults at each club.
James has since been appointed Buckinghamshire Boys u9 County Captain, along with another of the JWT coaching team as his assistant coach. He also held the position of u12 Boys County Assistant Captain for 4 years.
We aim to make every child and adult we coach feel just as valued as the next. Our skilled coaching team create a culture of inclusiveness and positivity through physical activity, enhancing mental health.
James Woodwards – Head Coach