meet the coaching team
Coaching services at Stony Stratford Lawn Tennis Club are delivered by Team Stony Tennis, a brand of Tennis Works Limited, acting as a Disclosed Agency on behalf of our team of independent, self-employed coaches.
All coaches are LTA Accredited, DBS checked, First Aid trained, and have completed up-to-date Safeguarding training.
For all group coaching, individual sessions, and equipment-related enquiries, please get in touch using the contact form below or via our social and contact channels:
Phone: +44 (0) 1908 965078
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/teamstonytennis
Instagram: instagram.com/teamstonytennis
Twitter/X: twitter.com/stonytennis
All coaches are LTA Accredited, DBS checked, First Aid trained, and have completed up-to-date Safeguarding training.
For all group coaching, individual sessions, and equipment-related enquiries, please get in touch using the contact form below or via our social and contact channels:
Phone: +44 (0) 1908 965078
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/teamstonytennis
Instagram: instagram.com/teamstonytennis
Twitter/X: twitter.com/stonytennis
JOHN CAVILL - DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 4 Coach, RPT Europe Level 4, Bollettieri Tennis International Coaches Programme Level 2, HND Sports Science
John is an independent, self-employed coach who has been coaching since 1996 across all levels. He established Team Stony Tennis with a passion for helping people play and enjoy the game. His approach has helped thousands of players take up the sport over the years, with several progressing to county titles and top national rankings.
John is an independent, self-employed coach who has been coaching since 1996 across all levels. He established Team Stony Tennis with a passion for helping people play and enjoy the game. His approach has helped thousands of players take up the sport over the years, with several progressing to county titles and top national rankings.
LAM HUYNH
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 4 Coach
Lam is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in September 2012. He plays a key role in developing players of all ages and abilities, working with county to national-level players, and helping them reach their full potential.
Lam is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in September 2012. He plays a key role in developing players of all ages and abilities, working with county to national-level players, and helping them reach their full potential.
RICHARD WALTERS
Tennis Qualifications: RPT Instructor
Richard is an independent, self-employed coach with over 20 years of experience who joined Team Stony Tennis in November 2018. A former Jamaican Davis Cup player, Richard has earned several coaching awards, including Most Outstanding Coach at Couples Sans Souci.
Richard is an independent, self-employed coach with over 20 years of experience who joined Team Stony Tennis in November 2018. A former Jamaican Davis Cup player, Richard has earned several coaching awards, including Most Outstanding Coach at Couples Sans Souci.
nick boys
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 4 Coach
Nick is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in April 2024. He regularly competes in ITF seniors' tournaments and brings extensive experience managing club programmes and coaching international-level players across the UK and abroad.
Nick is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in April 2024. He regularly competes in ITF seniors' tournaments and brings extensive experience managing club programmes and coaching international-level players across the UK and abroad.
toby draper
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 2 Coach
Toby is an independent, self-employed coach and assistant who joined Team Stony Tennis in May 2024. Having played at Stony Stratford Tennis Club since age 6, he joined as a coach after earning his Sports Science degree. Toby specializes in working with younger players to build strong technical foundations for the future.
Toby is an independent, self-employed coach and assistant who joined Team Stony Tennis in May 2024. Having played at Stony Stratford Tennis Club since age 6, he joined as a coach after earning his Sports Science degree. Toby specializes in working with younger players to build strong technical foundations for the future.
hindolo karim
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 3 Coach
Hindolo is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in September 2024. As the number 1 player in Sierra Leone, he brings nearly 25 years of regional and international competitive experience and has been coaching players of all ages and abilities since 2010.
Hindolo is an independent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in September 2024. As the number 1 player in Sierra Leone, he brings nearly 25 years of regional and international competitive experience and has been coaching players of all ages and abilities since 2010.
James brannan
Tennis Qualifications: LTA Level 3 Coach
James is an indpendent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in November 2025. He brings over 28 years of coaching experience, working with players of all ages and abilities. His coaching combines technical, tactical and psychological development, helping players build confidence, focus and resilience while improving their game. James makes learning enjoyable, supportive and tailored to each player’s individual needs and goals.
James is an indpendent, self-employed coach who joined Team Stony Tennis in November 2025. He brings over 28 years of coaching experience, working with players of all ages and abilities. His coaching combines technical, tactical and psychological development, helping players build confidence, focus and resilience while improving their game. James makes learning enjoyable, supportive and tailored to each player’s individual needs and goals.
rob cordingly
Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rob is an independent, self-employed trainer who joined Team Stony Tennis in 2023. He focuses on improving players' physical foundation for tennis through a simple, highly effective approach to athletic development.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rob is an independent, self-employed trainer who joined Team Stony Tennis in 2023. He focuses on improving players' physical foundation for tennis through a simple, highly effective approach to athletic development.
