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James
- Rate £125
- Response 3h
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Students10
Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£125/hr
1st lesson free
- Tennis
Friendly High-Level Tennis Hitting Partner in North & Central London – Improve Rally Tolerance & Mental Game with a Holistic Approach (Beginners to Advanced)
- Tennis
Lesson location
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At James's house: London
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from London
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Recommended
James is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About James
With a background in elite mentorship and a commitment to high-performance training, I offer a holistic, bespoke tennis experience that combines technical precision, physical performance, and mental mastery. I was mentored by a former ATP tour coach who developed Top 100 and Top 200 ranked professionals, providing me with rare, behind-the-scenes insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level. I currently train with UK Pro League player and various British Tour Grade 2-7 competitors, ensuring that I bring a competitive approach to a dynamic sport that is constantly evolving. My coaching philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach — focusing not just on the swing, but on the whole player. I help clients build confidence, body awareness, strategic clarity, and most importantly, a calm and focused inner dialogue. This mental component is often overlooked, but I believe it's the key to unlocking long-term, sustainable improvement on and off the court. Whether you’re a performance-driven junior, an ambitious adult, or a recreational player who simply values distinctness, I offer a premium, highly personalised mentoring experience. My sessions are tailored, professional, and built around your unique goals — with attention to detail, consistency, and improving your confidence and self-esteem at every stage. Discreet, results-focused and unique, I work with those who appreciate high standards and competitiveness with a mindset to match.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Looking to improve your rally tolerance, build consistency and develop a winning mindset? I offer friendly, high-level hitting sessions for players of all ages – from beginners to advanced – in North and Central London. With a strong foundation in sport psychology, I specialise in helping players cultivate a positive mindset, with a focus on maintaining an encouraging internal dialogue during matches. Whether you struggle with confidence, focus, or match nerves, I integrate practical tools to help you stay calm, clear, and in control on court. My sessions typically run 60 minutes and include: High-quality rallying and live hitting drills Exercises to improve rally tolerance, timing, and shot consistency Mental coaching to build focus, resilience, and match toughness A supportive, motivating environment where improvement is the goal I was fortunate to be mentored by an ATP coach who trained Top 100 and Top 200 ATP players, and I currently train regularly with UK Pro League player and Men's Grade 3 competitors. This gives me a unique insight into the physical and mental demands of the modern game — insights I bring directly into our sessions. Whether you're a junior building your foundation, an adult returning to tennis, or a competitive club player, I tailor each session to your needs. It will be £85/hr excluding court fees. First lesson is not free, however I offer a free 30 minute consultation call. Let’s get hitting — and take your game to the next level!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
James is a passionate and compassionate tennis coach who works incredibly hard to get to know his players and create tailored lessons that focus on specific areas of the game such as serving or volleys and that are thoroughly enjoyable. He is very kind and patient and focus on boosting his players self esteem and confidence with positive self talk and visualisation strategies. He offers a completely unique experience and his players leave feeling full of radiant and refreshed.
James strikes the perfect balance between challenge and support. As an intermediate player, I’ve improved my consistency, focus, and match confidence thanks to his expert guidance.
Training with James has completely transformed the way I approach tennis. He's not just a high-level hitting partner — he brings a calm, focused energy to every session and really understands the mental side of the game. His holistic approach helped me improve my consistency, mindset, and confidence on court. Highly recommended for anyone serious about elevating their tennis.
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Rates
Rate
- £125
Pack prices
- 5h: £625
- 10h: £1,250
online
- £125/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with James will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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