Coaches

Meet the team.

Friendly village club, serious coaching. Every coach at Smalley is LTA accredited — led by head coach Simon Klugman, with over 30 years on court.

Head Coach

Simon Klugman

30+ years coaching experience

Simon leads coaching at Smalley. With three decades on court and qualifications spanning the LTA's top tier, the PTR, and the RPT via the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona, he brings serious credentials to a friendly village club — happy whether he's developing a competitive junior or getting a complete beginner rallying.

Qualifications

LTA Level 4 Performance Coach Accredited+
RPT (European Registry of Tennis Professionals) — Sanchez-Casal Academy, Barcelona
PTR — Professional Tennis Registry Qualified Coach
Stonebridge Tennis Academy Qualified Coach
Former Professional Coach at Spencer Tennis Academy, Germany
SAQ — Speed, Agility & Quickness Trainer

Performance coaching
Junior development
Adult improvers
SAQ / fitness

Coach

Jason White

20 years coaching experience

Jason has 20 years of coaching experience — mainly developmental — across all age groups, juniors and adults, at Belper Meadows TC, Holymoorside TC and in school settings.

Qualifications

LTA Level 3 Accredited+ Coach

Junior development
Adults
Schools coaching

Assistant Coach

Eden Klugman

Eden supports junior sessions and club nights as an LTA Level 2 qualified coach.

Qualifications

LTA Level 2 Coach

Juniors
Club nights

Want a lesson?

Junior club night, Cardio Tennis and adult sessions are all coach-led. For 1-to-1s or group lessons, get in touch and we'll connect you with the right coach.

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