David Boddy

David Boddy

Level 5 Coach, LTA Tutor, and National Assessor

Tennis Coordinator

David has over 35 years of coaching experience, working with beginners through to performance level. He has helped players develop from beginners to become county and regional-level junior players and is currently working with a national wheelchair competitor.

"I understand the various challenges that face all ages and standards of players and like to strike the right balance between development and enjoyment."

Lottie Howard wearing a purple and grey Loughborough sport top

Lottie Howard

Assistant Tennis Coach

Lottie is currently working towards her Level 4 Senior Performance Coach qualification. She has captained Hampshire county teams, assisted on National camps, and travelled on GB tournament trips. Lottie won several National events and competed internationally on the ITF tour. Lottie implements her previous player knowledge and current coaching philosophies into the Loughborough university programme, whilst continuing to learn and grow from the players and coaches around her.

A photo of tennis coach Annie Watson

Annie Watson

Accredited Level 3 Tennis Coach

Hailing from Cornwall, Annie has played since age 5 and played hundreds of matches, becoming the youngest in the county to represent the under 18 team. She has multiple county titles within a range of age groups leading to national finals at the prestigious Edgbaston and Wimbledon clubs, driving her to compete nationally and internationally. She has experience at coaching all ages from age 4 through to performance adults.

A photo of tennis coach Mike Shaw wearing a purple Loughborough Sport t-shirt

Mike Shaw

Accredited Level 3 Tennis Coach

Mike is an LTA-accredited Level 3 Tennis Coach with 8 years of coaching experience. A 7-year member of Loughborough University’s Men’s 1st Team, contributing to BUCS National League, Cup, Singles, and Doubles titles. Competed on the ITF World Tennis Tour for 10 years, achieving career-high ATP World Rankings of 1143 in Singles and 504 in Doubles. Currently undertaking a PhD on the biomechanics of the tennis serve.