Professional coaching in Ely, March, Over & Swavesey

Own the future - Shape the game

Contact us

Address: Tennis cambridge - Ferndale - 19 The Avenue - March - Cambs - PE15 9PS

Email: sebastien.scaux@tenniscambridge.co.uk

Phone: 07809 117689

The people involved in the Academy

Sebastien Scaux (1st Aid, CRB checked)

Since winning his first tennis tournament as a child, Sebastien has been a committed tennis player representing school and university and as a country representative in several tournaments.

Sebastien has over 13 years experience as a tennis player and a qualified LTA tennis coach, with experience in private and group coaching at all levels. Sebastien is fully CRB checked and comes approved by the LTA!

Based on his experience as a player and the foundation of a DCA course, Sebastien is able to quickly analyse a player’s ability and from there build individual learning plans according to their ability and goals. Allowing each individual player to achieve their full potential.

In 2009 Sebastien created Tennis Cambridge. The Academy's goal being to develop tennis in Cambridgeshire. For full CV please scroll down.

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Neil O'Donohue (CRB checked)

Neil is a Level 2 LTA tennis assistant. He is also a Football coach, a PE teacher and a physiotherapist. Neil is very enthusiastic and always keen to learn. He should soon be working toward is Club Coach formation.

Neil will be working at Ely TC and in particular at Mildenhall (Ely's satellite club).Jackie

 

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Jackie Whittick

 

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David Nation (1st Aid, CRB checked)

David has recently graduated with a degree in Sports Science at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge specialising in the application of sports psychology.

He currently work at Hills Road Tennis centre as a coach and as a psychologist, writing interventions programmes for some of the most talented players in the county. 

Tennis is fast becoming a competitive sport with many players striving for perfection. David's aim is to enhance the player’s mental toughness enabling them to cope under pressure during tournaments. Through observations interviews and questionnaires he is able to compile a Needs Analysis and thus implement an intervention programme. He keeps up-to-date with the latest research in sports psychology in order to prescribe the most effective techniques.

The areas he can help with are, self-confidence, anxiety, motivation, concentration, choking, distractions (irrelevant cues) and anger management.

To book a session or have an informal chat please call David on 07974 455735 or e-mail him at davidnation@hotmail.co.uk.

David Nation BSc (Hons) Sports Science

Sports Psychologist at Hills Road Tennis Centre

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Keiko Yanagawa (Kay) (CRB checked)

Kay has recently passed her LTA Level 1 coaching qualification.

She has coached as an assistant head coach in Tokyo since she was 18 years old and for more than five years she coached both adults and children (including squad team tennis for county level players).

She has played tennis at the highest level in Japan winning the High School All Tokyo tournament and going to the Japan National Tournament in the past.

She is passionate about playing and coaching tennis and has a desire to see people not only achieve the highest standard they can but to also have fun at the same time.

She is also qualified in health and beauty enabling her to advise on diet and nutrition and healthy life style. 

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Laura Sian Porter (CRB checked)

Laura is a hard working, student who strives hard in order to achieve highly. She always tries her best and is only satisfied if she knows she has accomplished the best that she can. She is a great motivator who thoroughly enjoys sport and have been made captain on many occasions for her leadership and teamwork skills. She plays many sports including hockey, for which she has represented the County, netball, tennis, rounders, football and athletics. She is interested in a career in Psychology.

Laura coached tennis with me during the summer camp 2008 in Papworth Everard, showing great aptitude with the children.

She is also the winner of Ladies Doubles Tournament at Papworth Tennis Club in 2006 and 2008 & runner up in Alicante Cup at Papworth Tennis Club in 2006.

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Alex Porter (CRB checked)

Alex is LTA TA Qualified (Tennis Assistant).

Having studied sport science at A-Level, he has gained an understanding of the physical and psychological factors involved in learning a new sport. He now studies Geography at Nottingham University having received 4 A’s at A-Level.

The diligence that goes into his academic work is also shown on the court as he works tirelessly to get the best out of people and discover their strengths. He steps onto court full of enthusiasm whether playing or coaching.

Coaching at Papworth Everard Tennis Club

Head Tennis Coach at Hertfordshire Deaf Children’s Sports Day (2007-Present).

University of Nottingham Athletics Union Tennis Officer (2008-2009) (in charge of university tennis)

University of Nottingham Tennis Committee (2008-Present) (organising coaching, tournaments etc)

Alex is also the Papworth Alicante Cup Runner-Up (2007), Papworth Men’s Doubles Champion (2008), School Tennis Captain (2007) &  the Winner of the School Trophy for Tennis Excellence (2007).

Sebastien Scaux

Name:            Sebastien Scaux

DOB:              10 March 1975

Address:         19 The Avenue March

Contact:  m)     07809 117689

Email:             sebastien.scaux@tenniscambridge.co.uk

 

EDUCATION

1991       Brevet des colleges - Lycee Renee Cassin, Tarare, France (Comparable to GCSE)

1994       Baccalaureat G3 - Lycee Renee Cassin, Tarare, France (Comparable to A level)

1996       BTS Assistant de Gestion de PME-PMI - Universite Marie Laurencin, Tarare, France (Comparable to Btec Higher National Diploma. N/SVQ Level 4

               standard (1 year off ACCA or CIMA))

 

SPORT EDUCATION

2010      Ucoach - Use computer analysis to develop technique

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2009      Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) - Working in Primary Schools

2009      Tennis Coach UK - Roadshow 2009 - From Beginner to Winner - Drills Workshop

2009      Cardio Tennis trained 

2009      Coach Conference with Nick Bolletierri

2009      LTA - Club Coach trained (ex DCA)

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2008      Tennis Coach UK - Coaching for Self-Belief – Introduction to the Inner game

2008      Tennis Coach UK - Running a successful coaching programme and business in the UK.

2008      Tennis Coach UK - Masterclass with Jez Green (Physical conditioner to Andy Murray) - Physical conditioning work

2008       Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) - Community Coach Level 2

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2007       Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) - Tennis Coach Assistant  Level 1

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1997       Volleyball coach FFVB (French Federation of VolleyBall)

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1996       French Federation of Tennis –Assistant Coach

 

SPORT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Over & Swavesey Tennis Club                                                                                                                 April 2009 – Current (England) 

  • Club Coach – Helped the club in junior & Adults courses.

Ely Tennis Club                                                                                                                                              April 2009 – Current (England)

  • Head Coach – Development of Mini tennis, Raw tennis, Adults courses including Cardio Tennis
  • Coach at Highfield School (for pupils with "Special Educational Needs")
  • Coach at King's school International, Ely
  • Coach at King's school, Ely 

Tennis Cambridge                                                                                                                                    August 2009 - Current (England)

  • Creation of "Tennis Cambridge" Academy with courses in Cambourne, Ely, March, Over & Swavesey 

Cambourne Lawn Tennis Club                                                                                                               March 2009 – Current (England)

  • Head coach – Development of Mini tennis, Raw tennis, Adults courses including Cardio Tennis & Squads 
  • Community Coach at Eltisley primary school. 

Papworth Tennis Club                                                                                                                 February 2005 – March 2009 (England)

  • Coach “Men Squad”,
  • Coach “Ladies Squad”,
  • Coach “B Junior Squad”,
  • Get back into Tennis – sponsored by getbackinto.co.uk
  • Summer camp 2008 (children aged from 4 year-old to 14 year-old),
  • Assistant coach mini-tennis (Red, Orange, Green & Raw),
  • Community Coach “After school tennis”,
  • Community Coach “Ace squads” mini-tennis (Red, Orange, Green & Raw),
  • Community Coach “Adults beginner” & “Adults improvers”,
  • Community Coach “Rusty racket” (Sponsored by Fitness UK),
  • Community Coach at Eltisley primary school,
  • Community Coach at Pendragon school – Papworth Everard,
  • Community Coach at Fen Drayton primary school.

Mike’s Academy                                                                                                                                January 2008– June 2008 (England)

  • Coach the “Easter Camp” at the Ely E.O.S.A. Tennis Club (age group 10 to 14),
  • Coach at Barton primary school (age group 7 to 10),
  • Coach at Girton Glebe Primary school (age group 6 to 10),
  • Group coach at the Leys school – Cambridge (age group 8 to 12),

Nostra Tennis Club Salon de Provence                                                                        September 1997– September 1999 (France)

  • Assistant coach (volunteer) Nostra Tennis Club (Age group 12 to 14 + Adult.

MJC Salon de Provence – Volleyball section                                                                      September 1996 - August 1999 (France)

  • Volleyball coach (age group under 10, under 12, under 16, Adults)

Tennis Club des Monts de Tarare                                                                                          September 1995 - August 1996 (France)

  • Assistant coach (volunteer) Nostra Tennis Club (Adult)- Salon-de-Provence

CSL Volleyball - Tarare                                                                                                             September 1992 - August 1996 (France)

  • Volleyball coach (volunteer) (age group under 10, under 12)

 

LANGUAGES

French: Fluent          English: Fluent          Spanish: Intermediate          German: Knowledge

 

MISCELLANEOUS

CRB checked – First aid – Fully insured

Other sportive activities: Muay Thai grade 3 (2008), Volleyball National 3 Istres (France) (1998-1999), Handball Regional (1994-1997), Aikido 2nd Kyu (1995)