Paul Barton
LTA Level 4 Accredited+ Coach • YMCA Qualified Fitness Trainer

As a junior player, I was a regular club champion at one of Hertfordshire’s top performance clubs and even represented the Men’s 1st Team at just 15 years old. My coaching journey began in 1990 in Sydney, Australia, shortly after earning my first LTA qualification. I was fortunate to start my career at one of Sydney’s largest tennis centres — an invaluable experience where I learned a great deal and had a lot of fun along the way.

When I returned to the UK, I coached for Merton and Wandsworth councils, delivering numerous junior and adult programmes. During this time, I also worked at David Lloyd’s flagship club in Raynes Park as Assistant to the Junior Coordinator. We ran an extensive junior programme with around 800 children each week — another hugely formative experience.

I later obtained a coaching licence at Wimbledon Park, where I founded Tennis4you, my own coaching business. Over the years I’ve taught players of all levels and ages, and today we coach hundreds of juniors and adults annually. I genuinely love what I do, and I’m grateful to all the fantastic clients I’ve met along the way.

After more than 30 years at Wimbledon Park, I decided to move on in April 2025. I now coach privately and run small groups at venues in Wimbledon and Barnes.

Throughout my career I’ve had the privilege of working with several professional players and delivering tennis events for major corporations at prestigious venues.

Alongside Tennis4you, I also run Tennis Breaks, a tennis holiday business offering high-quality adult group trips to top locations across Europe — a passion project I’ve built over many years.

🌐 Find out more at: www.tennisbreaks.co.uk