The Bourne Club Academy

James started playing tennis at the age of 10 years and has competed in many tournaments and competitions around the south. James’ coaching career started at his local club in Wrecclesham, assisting the head coach, followed by a coaching apprenticeship in the Haslemere area where he worked for nearly 5 years. James has coached a wide range of adults and juniors at a variety of clubs and schools, including two u18 county players. He likes to create a challenging and creative experience for his players while still applying an element of fun for everyone.

Since joining The Bourne in 2017 James has increased his qualifications and is now Head of  Tennis and Head of Padel.

LTA Licensed Level 4 Senior Club Coach
£34 individual hour lesson

Email: jamescooles.coach@bourneclub.co.uk
Mobile: 07709 562357

Justin started playing tennis at the age of 4 and has competed in many tournaments around the country.  At the age of 11, and transitioning to yellow ball play, Justin joined The Bourne to develop his game further.  Through the support and coaching at the Club, Justin has played to a good standard in both singles and doubles.  Representing The Bourne in a British Tours Doubles event is a career highlight, where the pair finished runners up in the County finals.

The passion for coaching superseded Justin’s desire to compete and in 2016 he started assisting Club Professionals, building his knowledge and experience and seeing the game from the otherside.  Justin completed his Level 1, 2 and 3 coaching qualifications before his 18^th birthday making him one of the youngest level 3 coaches at the time.  Alongside tennis coaching, Justin achieved a distinction in a 2-year Sports Diploma course and was also awarded the Surrey’s Young Person of the Year Award for his role in coaching down syndrome children from a local school.

Justin is Head of Mini Tennis at The Bourne and available for coaching any member of the Club, from 3 to 93 years.

LTA Licensed Level 3 Coach
£25 individual hour lesson

Email: justinworthy.coach@bourneclub.co.uk
Mobile: 07964 182151

Gary had football trials for England as a teenager but in his twenties his focus turned to Squash whilst completing degrees in Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Salford and Cardiff Universities, respectively. After only a few years playing squash in Wales, Gary became a county champion and over the last 20 years he has won 6 Welsh National Age-group titles, over 50 international caps for Wales and is the current Wales Over 55’s Men’s team captain. Gary has coached Welsh National squads and County junior squads. Gary’s coaching philosophy is to make all group sessions enjoyable using fun conditioned games/routines to improve players technical and tactical skills. Individual lessons are tailored specifically to the requirements of each player.

England Squash Licensed Level 3 Senior Coach
£25 for a 45 minute lesson (£22 for juniors)

Email: garyhales.coach@bourneclub.co.uk
Mobile: 07854 519797