Racket Wrangling
"Tennis is mostly mental. You win or lose the match before you even go out there" - Venus Williams
"Passion first and then everything else falls into place" Holly Holm
"I'd rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”
Simone Biles
“Amanda always delivers fun, solid and constructive coaching with tremendous enthusiasm and positive reinforcement.”
Claire Rand. Sussex
About Racket Wrangling
Taking a Psychological Approach to Racket Sports
My mission is to help you improve your tennis and padel skills, both physically and mentally, so you can enjoy the game to the fullest. I'm LTA-accredited coach, Amanda Brown. I'm dedicated to providing exceptional coaching services, both on and off court, for players of all levels. I coach online, at your own private tennis or padel court and at Groombridge Tennis Club working with Kent and Sussex Tennis . I cover London, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Groombridge, Crowborough, Biddenden and Frant & Wadhurst.
Qualifications
I have completed an MSc in Sport Psychology and am an LTA Level 2 qualified tennis coach and Padel coach (Enhanced DBS, up-to-date Safeguarding and First Aid). I played tennis competitively as a junior with a county, regional and national ranking and have coached tennis throughout my adult life. My other career includes CEO and COO roles in technology and media production. I have six children, one dog and a cat.
Using Psychology to Optimise Player Development (LTA)
This LTA course taught me how to incorporate psychological challenges into coaching sessions to help build mentally robust players.
Coaching Women and Girls (LTA)
Understanding the barriers and challenges girls and women face in sport throughout their lifetimes has enabled me to coach women and girls more effectively.
Padel Coaching
Winning junior county tennis doubles titles taught me the importance of working in pairs. For the social fun of this game to the technical, tactical and mental aspects - get in touch.
Dealing with your Racket Demons
If you're losing it on court, come and talk to me. There are better ways to manage your emotions and enjoy your game again!
MSc Sport Psychology (Currently Qualifying)
I have completed an MSc in Sport Psychology at University of East London (grade available Nov 2026). This excellent course has given me strong theoretical frameworks and practical 1-1 applied hours practice, giving me valuable experience in helping athletes with their mental game.
Positive Philosophy
Whether its mental or physical, playing tennis or padel is your time. Let me help you have more fun on court. When you're enjoying yourself improvement follows naturally.
Classes
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65 British pounds
325 British pounds
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20 British pounds
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