Tennis Coaching Team

Martin Reeves – Performance Coach (Level 3) - Club Head Coach

A former Sussex Senior and Junior Champion, Martin grew up within the Club, playing junior and senior matches. He played for England in the Four Home Nations Cup and competed professionally on the Men's Tour for a short period but had to stop because of a shoulder injury. Martin 'heads up' the Club Coaching Programme, senior and junior. He is the Sussex under 18 girls’ team captain.

Julie Hobbs – nee Pullin – Club Coach Award (Level 2)

Julie also grew up within the Club, playing in junior and senior teams for Club and County. She turned professional in 1991 and on the WTA Tour, her highest world singles ranking was 123 and doubles, 57. She was the British Singles champion twice and British Number One for several years. Julie was forced to retire from the professional circuit in 2003 with a shoulder injury. She is the Sussex under 10 girls’ captain.

Jack Palmer - Club Coach Award (Level 2)

A former Sussex junior player, Jack completes his Club Coach Award at the end of September. In 2005 and 2006 he spent six months coaching at the Evert Tennis Academy in Florida where he gained valuable experience. He is the Sussex under 10 boys Assistant Captain.

Andrea Pullin – Development Coach Award (Level 1)

A former Club junior, she has played in and captained the Club’s Ladies teams for many years. A qualified State Registered nurse and Sick Children’s nurse, Andrea has coached at the Club for some twenty years. She handles the administration for all junior squads run by the Club.

Stewart Dyer - Development Coach Award ( Level 1 )

Stewart has recently joined the Pav & Ave Coaching Team from the David Lloyd Club in West Worthing.

Anne-Cecile Debrach-Schneider ( part time ) - Performance Coach ( Level 3 )

A former ITF and USA university player, Anne was ranked 15th NCAA in Western Region States in 1999. Anne is a Sussex County player and has been coaching for 13 yrs in USA, France and England. She is currently studying Medicine at Brighton & Sussex Medical School.