tennis

Steve brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Beckett’s Tennis programme. He is a former LTA Coach of the Year and has a wide background of coaching both domestically and internationally at junior and senior level. Steve has been the Head Coach and Coach Educator since 2007.

Steve has also worked with some of the country’s top rising stars, during his time at LBU the programme has expanded from three teams to twelve teams [four women and eight men] and five players have achieved their first WTA/ATP point whilst at LBU.

“There is a place for everyone at LBU, all players are offered a programme and a total of 245 tennis students have gained a formal tennis qualification since 2010 and now work full time in the tennis industry. Looking forward to seeing you at LBU”

Steve McLoughlin, Head Coach

Paul came to Leeds Beckett in 2012 to study his undergraduate degree in Sport Business Management. Alongside his degree he was also a Coaching Scholar and took the opportunity to develop his own game whilst playing for the tennis team. He enjoyed my first three years so much, that he stayed on to do a Masters in Sport Business part-time and worked as University Tennis Coordinator alongside. During this time he also earned his LTA Level 4 Senior Coach qualification, which he completed at LBU.

For the last five years Paul has continued to work at the university as the Tennis Coordinator as well as playing a large role in assisting coaching the BUCS teams.

Paul is also Head Coach at Roundhay Tennis Club, who have strong links with LBU. There are lots of student coaches who work at the club. Paul is also near the end of completing his LTA Coach Tutor Qualification which will mean he can deliver Tennis Assistant and instructor courses for Carnegie Coach Education.

Megan arrived at Leeds Beckett in 2019 to complete her undergraduate degree in Physical Education and played for the tennis team at the same time. Megan came to LBU as a Level one qualified coach and in 2022 when she graduated left as a level three after completing her qualifications.

Megan showed her potential through joining the committee as Women’s and then Captain Captain for the tennis team and worked on the Junior Programme as a coaching scholar.

Since graduating Megan has transitioned into the role of Tennis Coordinator, In her new role Megan mentors student coaches, runs the tennis junior programme and various social media streams for LBU.

Megan also works for Cultiv8 Tennis who have great links with Beckett and are an LTA Funded National Academy with their 14+ players training out of LBU. She runs their social media, administration and oversees their programme ties with Beckett.