Meet Our Team

We have a great team here to help you develop your game and reach your goals. We have a variety of different coaches from different playing backgrounds and experience which are ready to meet you with a smile and to have fun on court.

Ryan Trickey

Head Coach

LTA Accredited (Level 4)

Senior Performance Coach

I’m the Head Coach at Swanage Tennis Club. I’ve been in the coaching industry now for nearly 24 years coaching internationally from the U.S. to Australia. I have also coached around the U.K. most noticeably in Oxfordshire, Dorset and Hampshire. In my coaching career I have worked with all ages and ability levels from beginners to top ranked national ranked players.

I began my playing background as young as 3 years of age at St.Leonards & St.Ives Tennis Club. Since then, I reached Dorset champion at age 9, national schools tennis at 16 years old and went on to further education at Roehampton University Studying Sport & Exercise Sciences. Here, I became first team coach for 2 years taking them to the regional finals.

I have very high hopes for Swanage Tennis Club and know that everyone that comes through the doors at Swanage will have some place in the programme. We encourage all ages levels and abilities to take part and hope everyone has fun on the programme.

Paul Marchant

Assistant Coach

LTA Accredited (Level 3)

Club Coach

My name is Paul Marchant and I’m a level 2 Accredited coach at Swanage Tennis Club. I have had 6 years of coaching experience and work with Head Coach, Ryan Trickey primarily with children and beginners. My goals are to gain my level 4 coaching, referee qualifications and to assist Ryan in growing the clubs profile.

I followed in the footsteps of my father and sister playing tennis at the club from 5 years of age. I now play for both the mixed and men’s teams representing the club. In September 2018 I started my first year of study with Plymouth University, based at Weymouth College for a foundation degree in Sport; Coaching, Health & Fitness.

I am offering lessons for both members and non-members so please contact me to discuss your requirements.

Isaac Christmas

Assistant Coach

LTA (Level 1)

Assistant Coach

I've been an assistant for 4 years now and played at the club from an early age.

I am looking to help players build on their consistency.

I am offering hitting sessions for both members and non-members so please contact me to discuss your requirements.