Our Team

 

Steve Cockell (Director & Head Coach)

"Hello...My name is Steve Cockell and I am the founder and director of Sunset Sports. Having been involved in the tennis industry for over 15 years as a professional coach, I have been lucky enough to take players away to work on their game in some unique settings around the world. From these experiences, I am delighted to now have the opportunity to create a range of packages through Sunset Sports that capture what I believe is the essence of what players are looking for when they play tennis abroad, namely inspirational locations, the right level of play and great coaching."


Steve founded Sunset Sports in 2008 having spent over 15 years teaching tennis in the SW London area and for various companies abroad. He is known throughout tennis as a coach with a huge passion for the game and for players to improve whilst under his guidance. Most importantly, he wants to make learning fun and exciting, perfect for tennis holidays where there is a lot to learn in a short space of time.

From a business point of view, Steve also has a strong background of tennis events having set up his own corporate tennis events company In the Zone Sports in 2004. In the Zone Sports currently enjoys working on behalf of some of the world's largest companies as well as local businesses to provide them with unique and memorable client enterntainment platforms.

 Steve's highlights are as follows:

• Founder and director Sunset Sports & In the Zone Sports
• 15 years as teaching professional
• Head pro for the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy (2009-Current)
• Tennis Manager at Amida Racquets & Fitness (2005-2009)
• Head Professional and Resort Coach - Powder Byrne (2000-2009)
• Senior Professional - AELTC for the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (2000-2005)
• Teaching Professional - The Roehampton Club & Stoke Park Club (1997-2005)
• Over 35's National Finalist 2008
• Senior County (Essex) 1997

 

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