Joe Lake Tennis Coach

Joe is a great tennis coach, both on the physical part and the mental aspect of playing tennis. He has coached all our inclusive tennis groups for a few years with very positive feedback. He has really helped the blind players with the mental side of playing competitive matches. I have also benefitted from his lessons. Linda

I've really enjoyed my tennis lessons with Joe, I have got so much out of them. As well as improving my tennis he has helped me with my mental game too. I used to play standing tennis, but now playing wheelchair tennis my mental game has been tested! Joe has helped with strategies to cope with the frustrations that learning a 'new' sport can bring, as well as making it fun. I always come away from my lessons feeling happy and wishing the time hadn't gone so quickly. I'd highly recommend ...

Joe is a truly talented coach. I have been taking tennis lessons with him for over a year - he has been fantastically creative and patient. He is very thoughtful when I have reached various learning plateaus, structures sessions with me carefully and has reinforced his messages using video feedback. Despite being an ‘older’ learner, he has really helped me improve my game. I warmly recommend him to anyone wanting to play better tennis, at whatever stage in their life.

I have been having lessons with Joe for over a year now and he's a brilliant coach. He has really helped with my technique for all the basic shots and over that time I have improved enough to go up two ladders at the club and have also joined the doubles ladder. Joe's coaching has now moved on from basic technique to helping me analyse past matches and improve on strategy for future matches. This has massively helped with my confidence and without a doubt helped me win matches. Joe is an...

Working with Joe has helped me develop both my serve, and my tactical game plan.The combination of technical adjustments, and most importantly, mental techniques, has allowed me to build habits that have improved my overall performance. Joe uses his background as a ‘Mindset Coach’ to help me change my attitude when competing, from one of nervous hesitation, to clear determination. I would highly recommend him to others that wish to improve their tennis.