coaching team

Pro Tour Management unites 30+ years of tour experience and a worldwide network of contacts to support players, coaches, and academies. From Grand Slams to junior development, we provide expertise, connections, and opportunities trusted by federations, academies, and professionals across the globe.text about contacts

simon walsh - Pro Tour Coach DirectoR

• Pro Tour Coach Director – 30+ years of experience on the WTA, ATP, and ITF Tours
• Coached players at 65 Grand Slam tournaments
• Guided 15 players into the Top 100 & Top 50 on the WTA and ATP Tours
• Coached 2 former Top 10 players and Grand Slam champions
• Developed 8 ITF World Top 10 juniors
• Served as National Senior Coach for 4 major tennis federations – including the LTA and CTA

​            Simon full bio click here

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Paul Turner - Pro Tour director & Manager ​

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• Director of Pro Tour Management – based in the UK
• Director of Tennis at Preston Lawn Tennis Club – Brighton, UK
• 25 years of international coaching experience – recognised as one of the UK’s leading tennis-specific footwork coaches
• Coach Education Tutor – delivering certification and development programs across the UK
• Worked at Grand Slams with both junior and professional players – in partnership and as assistant to Simon Walsh

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Eddie Kerkhoven - Pro Tour Junior Development

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• Former professional tennis player turned coach and mentor.
• Brings years of high-level playing experience and deep strategic insight to his coaching.
• Works with both professional and junior players to develop match preparation, focus, and winning strategies.
• Coached in top U.S. high-performance junior programs; guided athletes competing in national events such as the Copper Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Kalamazoo.
• Helps players navigate the college recruiting process — his athletes have joined programs at the University of Florida, Florida State, and the University of Pennsylvania.
• Known for building strong relationships with players and parents through open communication and detailed feedback.
• Passionate about developing young talent and helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the court.

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Marco Martizi - pro tour Advisor / consultant

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• 20+ Grand Slams with WTA and ATP Players
• Directed Rick Macci Tennis
• Academy for 5 years
• Created and directed
• European Tennis Academy based in Florida
• Directed many players through
• College
• Assistant Coach at Cornell
• University

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Daniel cleal - pro tour strength & conditioning director

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• Daniel Cleal – MOVE3, Human Performance Solutions
• Industry professional since 2007 – following service in the Armed Forces
• Former national-level gymnast – GB squad member and 3-time British national champion
• Over 17 years of global experience across 5 continents and 12+ countries – delivering human performance, therapy, and wellness solutions
• Worked with elite athletes and professional organisations including:
  • GB Winter Olympians
  • World Champions in Kickboxing and Ocean Racing
  • International and professional Rugby players
  • World-ranked WTA & ITF Tennis players
  • Academy athletes in tennis, cricket, and football
  • Armed Forces and Specialist Military Units
• Provided therapy and performance coaching at 2 major Tennis Grand Slams – including Junior Wimbledon Doubles finalist (2011)
• Extensive experience in corrective exercise and rehabilitation – featured by the BBC in 2010 for work with movement-related conditions

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Chris holness 

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• Tennis Australia Qualified – USA PTR Pro Certified
• 35+ years of international coaching experience across Australia, the USA, UK, Middle East, and Germany
• Former American collegiate player – National Tennis Coach of Qatar
• Toured with world-ranked ITF players
• Coached at world-class tennis academies in Germany and Florida
• Tennis Director and Owner of a tennis academy in Victoria, Australia – over 300 pupils
• Junior development coach of multiple players who progressed to WTA and ATP rankings