fun tennis | HIT THE LINE

MISSION & VALUES

Our Mission is to promote, encourage and develop the playing and enjoyment of tennis for all ages, abilities and backgrounds for the community of New Malden and surrounding areas in Surrey.

Our Values – We dream big, but stay grounded. We are professional and fair. We believe in competitiveness but friendliness. Respect everyone and most of all have fun.

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DAVE CLARKE

Lead Program Coach

Dave Joined the team in June 2019 from David Lloyd Woking, where he grew the junior program by 50% in just under 3 years. Dave has over 15 years’ experience in coaching juniors and adults, and is currently coaching an U9 county player. His philosophy fits in perfectly as he ensures all players develop to reach their full potential, while having fun and enjoying the game. Dave will be leading and delivering sessions within the Hit The Line program. Dave is also available for private coaching.

When not on the tennis court you will find Dave out on the golf course, or spending time with his family and 2 children.

LTA Level 3 Club Coach

LTA Accredited+ Coach

TFK Trained Coach

Cardio Tennis Instructor

PAUL BOFFA

Director and Head Coach

Paul was destined to play tennis. His great aunt graced the lawns at Wimbledon back in 1951 and his own father represented Surrey. Paul first picked up a racket at the age of 5 and played competitively throughout his teens - at university, he took Bournemouth to the National Finals. After University, in 2005, he went full circle and commenced his coaching career at the club he started out as a junior. Along the way, he has worked with county champions and a national championship runner up. Paul designs and coaches club programs in a way in which the players and club get the best possible coaching. Day to day Paul works with players at all levels, developing their skills to help them become the best player they can be. Alongside this, Paul is currently working with junior players who are competing nationally and internationally. In February 2019, Paul attained his level 5 Master Club Coach qualification, the highest coaching level in British Tennis.

Level 5 Master Club Coach

LTA Accrediated+ Coach

BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences

Cardio Tennis Instructor

Tennis Leaders Tutor