Meet Our Dedicated Team

Bringing a combined 30 years of elite academy experience and multi-accredited certifications, our award-winning coaching team delivers world-class expertise in racket sports. Having trained at top-tier international facilities, they combine active leadership on national coaching boards with a passion for excellence. Specializing in everything from grassroots junior development and county-level performance tennis to padel, our coaches are dedicated to unlocking every player’s ultimate potential on the court.

Adam Paterson

The ‘A’ in AKA Coaching

Experience:  15+ Years Coaching | Essex County Coach​
Credentials:  LTA, ITA & RPT Qualified (Tennis) | Level 3 PT 
Industry Leader:  Board Member BTCA | Junior League Secretary L&W​
Awards: District Sports Coach of the Year ’25​
Background:  Trained at Elite Barcelona Academies​
Specialties:  Junior Development, Performance and County Tennis
Favourite Shot:  Backhand

Kyle MacDonald

The ‘K’ in AKA Coaching

Experience:  15+ Years Coaching | Racquets Manager at David Lloyd​
Credentials:  LTA, ITA & RPT Qualified (Tennis)  |  BPCA Qualified, (Padel)
​Industry Leader:  Board Member, British Tennis Coaches Association ​
Awards:  BTCA Young Coach of the Year ’14​
Background:  Trained at Elite Barcelona Academies​
Specialties:  Junior Development, Performance Tennis, and Padel
Favourite Shot: Forehand