Steve Wood - Ace's Head Professional

IMG 1381Steve, originally from Devon, joins us after gaining vast experience around the world as a player, professional hitting partner and coach. 

Roles: to help Steve A run the junior, adult and academy coaching programmes, and to provide his coaching services to members and non-members in individual, small group and squad sessions.

Achievements include:

  • ·Represented Devon Men’s team winning 13 out of 15 matches in Group 1 of County Week
  • ·US College Tennis Scholar at Texas Tech where he achieved BSc (Hons) in Exercise Science
  • ·Former LTA National Coach and Head Coach of Exeter University where he led the Women’s and Men’s Teams to the   No 1 and No 3 rankings in the UK respectively
  • ·Touring Professional Coach to Vince Spadea (highest ATP ranking 18) and Professional Hitting Partner to·Venus   Williams, Amanda Coetzer, Karel Novacek and Mardy Fish
  • ·LTA Accredited+ Level 4 coach

In his free time: Steve likes going on coastal walks, kayaking and mountain biking with his 3 children.