Full Swing Team
Our team of Full Swing coaches are professionally qualified and accredited by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association). All have up to date first aid and safeguarding certification with enhanced DBS clearance.
Matt Taylor
Matt is the founder of Full Swing Tennis. Having started playing tennis at the age of 6, it has been the number 1 passion in his life. As a player he competed at the highest level of junior tennis at events such as Junior Wimbledon and Queens, as well as competing on the senior Futures and Challenger tours in doubles. He spent 5 years working for IBM during the Wimbledon Championships collecting the show court data you see on TV including 3 men’s and women’s finals. As a coach he has worked with players of all abilities from social club players all the way up to international level and has also worked in wheelchair tennis and players with learning difficulties such as autism. Matt spent his earlier coaching years predominantly as a performance coach before adding club coaching to his work, taking on Head Coach roles, developing and growing club programmes.
Abi Cartwright-Thomas
Abi’s passion for tennis began at age 8 at an after-school club which started her on the road to competing at junior, university (BUCS) and adult level where she has captained both the Ladies and Mixed teams to success for Haverhill Tennis Club. Abi started in coaching by assisting with group sessions in Haverhill as a teenager where she fell in love with the feeling of helping others to reach their tennis goals, whether that be hitting a ball for the first time or competing in matches. This has led to a successful career coaching at tennis clubs across Suffolk supported by knowledge gained through a degree in Sport, Fitness and Coaching, endless enthusiasm and a love of bringing the fun to a tennis court. Abi’s commitment to the game goes beyond coaching and into ensuring clubs and coaching programmes are as inclusive and accessible as possible with a strong belief that tennis should be for everyone. To book individual sessions for you or your child with Abi, get in touch.
Rob Tobin
Rob found a passion for tennis coaching 18 years ago. Initially starting as a volunteer supporting lead coaches, he built his coaching profile over that time to now where he is a key member of the Haverhill Tennis Club coaching team, delivering sessions from mini red (now LTA Youth Red or as we at Full Swing like to call them ‘Ready-Set Reds’!) all the way through to adult groups. Rob is also resident coach at Thurlow and Stoke by Clare tennis clubs. His greatest coaching achievements are very personal to him - leading the tennis journey of two of his own children who reached a very high standard and found much success winning a number of tournaments. Rob finds coaching incredibly rewarding through watching players improve, grow in confidence and have a rounded enjoyment of the sport. To book individual sessions for you or your child with Rob, get in touch.
Rachel Jeffs
Rachel has had a love for tennis since a very young age. Playing throughout her junior life she has a deep understanding of the benefits tennis can bring to peoples lives. Now through her coaching she passes this insight on. She has been assisting at Haverhill Tennis club for many years and developed over this time to leading groups of all ages and abilities. She has a passion for reaching local players of all ages and abilities. Rachel’s love of tennis goes beyond coaching and into the culture of tennis club life, always looking to be involved in club events and supporting the game in any way she can. To book individual sessions for you or your child with Rachel, get in touch.
Stan Salnikov
Stan started playing tennis at six years old. Throughout his junior years, he competed both locally in Ukraine and internationally. He moved to the UK in 2005 playing at regional and university (BUCS) level. An LTA Level 3 coach, Stan is very passionate about tennis and loves sharing that with all players to help them improve their game. He believes in the importance of building a strong foundation of fundamentals, working with players to develop their technique and footwork, ensuring that they have a solid base from which to build their game. Also understanding that every player is unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses, tailoring his coaching to each individual's needs. “I’m passionate about sharing my love of tennis with others and helping them achieve their goals on the court”. To book individual sessions for you or your child with Stan, get in touch.