Brian Linskey – Adult Coach

Brian has spent his life in tennis, both on an off court, helping many players on their tennis journey. His philosophy in coaching focuses around developing skills in an enjoyable way. He believes enjoyment is one of the keys to wanting to play more. He also plays in the club teams although he would be the first to admit his playing standard is not as strong as it was. Brian is a qualified LTA Coach, having been an accredited licensed coach all his professional life.

If you are a looking to take your game to the next level, please get in touch:

T: 07531 790571
E: brian@croxleytennis.com

Samuel Ranger – Junior Coach

Coach Sam is the 2026 Hertfordshire Coach of the Year and an LTA Level 3 Accredited+ Coach with extensive experience coaching players of all ages and abilities. A former competitive player, Sam represented both Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and trained as part of Oxfordshire’s Regional Development Centre (RDC) performance programme.

After taking a break from coaching to pursue his second passion, acting, Sam returned to tennis with a renewed dedication to building a positive, welcoming, and thriving tennis community. He is committed to creating an environment where players of every level- from complete beginners to aspiring competitors-can develop their skills, grow in confidence, and enjoy the game.

Sam also works closely with Hertfordshire Tennis, coaching within the 9U and 10U county age groups, and has captained teams at the prestigious Lionel Cox tournament.

Whether you’re a junior looking to take your game to the next level or just starting out, Sam welcomes all players to join his coaching sessions. For more information or to book a lesson, please see Sam’s contact details below.

T: 07850 100016
E: sam@croxleytennis.com