Mike Barrell - Mini Tennis Expert

Based in the UK, Mike has taught tennis for over 20 years working with players of all levels and more recently as Director of evolve9, providing consultancy to clubs, organizations and National Associations.

Evolve9 offers many services including resource design, program management and practical on court coach education delivery. The methodology and services developed Mike has developed have been used by key tennis providers including the LTA, KNLTB, ITF, PTR, ATP and by numerous clubs, associations and providers including Tennis Corporation of America and the David Lloyd Leisure Group. Mike has presented at numerous National and International conferences authored magazine articles and manuals including the 2007 PTR Educational supplement Growing Kids Growing the Game.

Mike currently also works for the LTA as one of a team of coach education tutors, delivering coach education, certification and training. An LTA Level III Licensed Coach and member of BTCA, he was the 2007 PTR Professional of the Year.