TENNIS COACH · ISLINGTON · INDOOR & OUTDOOR COURTS
Level up your game with expert 1-to-1 coaching for kids, adults, and seniors — on indoor and outdoor courts at Islington Tennis Centre.
Currently accepting new players
James Wells is a professional tennis coach based in Islington with over 10 years of experience coaching players of all ages and levels — from juniors and beginners through to competitive club and county players. Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to sharpen your matchplay, James tailors every 1-to-1 session to your goals. Sessions are held at Islington Tennis Centre on indoor courts (all year round, whatever the weather) or outdoor courts when you prefer playing outside.
Off court, James is a proper sports fan — you'll often spot him in a Toronto Raptor cap or a Fulham FC jersey.
Qualifications & Certifications
Drop James a message via the contact form or WhatsApp. Let him know your level and what you want to work on — no commitment required.
James watches you play, identifies the key areas to improve, and builds a coaching plan around your goals.
Regular 1-to-1 sessions at Islington Tennis Centre — indoor or outdoor courts, structured, focused, and entirely built around your progress.
All sessions at Islington Tennis Centre — indoor courts year-round, or outdoor courts when you prefer.
Level 1
Never picked up a racket — or nearly. We start from scratch: grip, stance, rallying, and serving. Sessions are patient, structured, and fun.
Level 2
You can rally but want more consistency. We work on ironing out technique faults, building a reliable serve, and developing a clearer game plan.
Level 3
Comfortable in matchplay and ready to go further. Sessions focus on tactical awareness, spin, net game, and exploiting weaknesses in opponents.
Level 4
Competitive club or county player. Sessions are performance-focused — pattern play, pressure training, and fine-tuning every corner of your game.
All sessions are 60 minutes · private 1-to-1 · fully focused on you.
Love training with James! My game is improving so much and I always learn something new at every session. My serve has never felt better and his tactical advice for competitive play is spot on.
— Jonathan C.
IntermediateI've worked with James for several years and continue to learn something from every lesson. He has a fantastic eye for technique, quickly identifies areas for improvement, and provides clear, practical coaching that delivers results.
— James R.
AdvancedCoaching from James has been really helpful for my game, and he has helped me to improve a variety of technical parts of my game, notably my backhand. He has provided lots of insightful tips and drills during our sessions.
— Sebastien H.
AdvancedJames coaches players of all ages — juniors, adults, and seniors — and all abilities, from complete beginners through to competitive club and county players. Your first session is where he gets to know your game so coaching is matched to where you actually are.
Court and session time are booked in advance, so please give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel with less than 48 hours' notice, the full session fee is still due.
Sessions are at Islington Tennis Centre on Market Road. Indoor courts are fully enclosed and available all year round — ideal when the weather is unpredictable. Outdoor courts are also available if you prefer playing outside. James is happy to discuss which works best when you book.
A racket is helpful but not essential for a first session — James can lend you one while you find your feet. If you plan to continue, he can also advise on the best racket for your level and budget.
All sessions are 60 minutes of focused 1-to-1 coaching at Islington Tennis Centre.
Once a week is a solid starting point for most players. James will give you a recommendation based on your goals and current level after your first session.
Use the contact form below or send James a message on WhatsApp. He typically responds within a few hours and will arrange a time that works for you.
Get in touch to book your first session or ask any questions.