The Board
Chairman
Tom Barton
Head Coach Edgbaston Archery Club; Warwickshire Secretary 2023-24; Warwickshire O35s Men’s Captain; Great Britain Selector for O35s
I am the Head Coach at Edgbaston Archery, where club membership and coaching participation have significantly increased over the eight years since I joined. In 2023, we were honoured as Warwickshire Club of the Year. I lead a dedicated coaching team delivering a diverse and inclusive programme, alongside successful outreach initiatives in local parks, commercial centres, clubs, and schools. Additionally, I actively compete in tennis across the county, regularly engaging with players, parents, club members, and committees about developing tennis within their communities.
Vice Chair
Sarah Heaton
Water Orton & District Tennis Club; various roles Club Coach (Level 2), Secretary, Membership Secretary, Social Media and Website Management to an all year round tennis facility; LTA Business Support Officer, Warwickshire/Midlands 2010-2019
During the 9 years with the LTA I had experience working with Coaches, Volunteers, Players, Parents and Local Authorities. The regional team supported a number of projects at major events, which I played a key role in delivering, adhering to timescales and budget constraints. My experience working for the LTA is invaluable, as I understand how the governing body operates, and how they work with county associations to deliver their mission of 'opening up ' tennis.
Treasurer
Andeep Mangal
Streetly Tennis Club and David Lloyd, Great Barr, Chartered Accountant
I am a chartered accountant running my own practice, with extensive board experience. I am a tennis and padel enthusiast, and in applying my skills and knowledge to this has led me currently to the position of Club Team Captain at David Lloyd, Great Barr where I appoint and work with the various individual team captains, as well as deal with the Racquets Manager & the club management on all things team tennis, and to the position of Club Secretary & committee member at Streetly Lawn Tennis Club, where I also captain a Mens team.
Secretary
Sara Butler
Leamington Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Over the past 35 years I have represented Warwickshire on and off court. I have captained the 50s Ladies County team for a number of years and am also the captain of the 40’s and 50’s County teams who compete in an unofficial County Winter League held at Corby Tennis Centre. In 2021 I was awarded the LTA President’s Award, for volunteering to cover the Covid requirements at the ITF Masters Tournaments, essential for the tournaments to take place.
Board Member
Graeme Adams
Aston Cantlow Tennis Club, Stratford on Avon Tennis Club, Bidford on Avon Tennis Club
I am an LTA Level 5 Master Performance Coach working across several South Warwickshire clubs. Dan Evans, one of GB’s best talents was individually coached by me when he was a junior (aged 8-13). In my playing career I am a former Captain of and regular representative of Great Britain veterans’ teams. My highest International Tennis Federation Over 55's World Ranking was 6. I represent Warwickshire on the LTA Council, so I hear what is happening across the country direct from the LTA.
Board Member
Mary Osborn
Edgbaston Priory Club, Sutton Coldfield TC, Clerk to Governors Edgbaston High School (2006-2015)
I learned the value of club life at Edgbaston Archery where I spent my happy early days and where my father was Treasurer. I then joined Edgbaston Priory where I have been 2nd team captain, served two separate terms on EPC tennis committee (latterly as Vice Chair) and was a frequent Volunteer at the LTA June tournament. I am also a social member of Sutton Coldfield TC.
Board Member
Philip King
Edgbaston Priory Club, Sutton Coldfield TC
9-time Warwickshire Open Singles Champion 1980 – 1992 and 4-time Open Doubles Champion 1988,1989,1990,1995. I have represented Warwickshire from the age of 14 and GB and England at over 35's and 45's World Team Events. I am keen to utilize my tennis experience combined with commercial experience gained in running my textile recycling business combined with my sporting sales background promoting the worldwide tennis brands of Sergio Tacchini and Donnay UK with major sport retailers.
Board Member
Holly Reid
Edgbaston Archery Club, Level 3 Coach
Being born and raised in Birmingham, I have been a tennis player for over 20 years and have trained and competed at the highest level; both nationally and internationally, representing club, county and country on numerous occasions. Tennis has taken me across the globe to places such as America, Spain and Germany where I’ve been able to experience the highs of competitiveness and teamwork, and the lows of bad training and pushing myself when injured. Experiencing this equips me with knowing how to help, encourage and inspire the next generation.
Board Member
Tony Supperstone
Claverdon Tennis Club
I am a former partner in a big 6 accountancy firm and currently have been Treasurer of Claverdon TC for over 10 years as well as a club team and County player. I believe my experience both in business and sport makes me eminently suitable as a member of the Board. I have the time and desire to be able to devote my energy to the role and volunteered to take over as Safeguarding Officer.
Board Member
Susan Hopcraft
Leamington Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Born and brought up in Warwickshire, I have played tennis all my life in a variety of clubs, the last 19 years at Leamington, playing and captaining club teams and representing Warwickshire Seniors. I would like to use my legal and compliance skills to support WT. Author of ‘Leamington’s Game – A History of Leamington Lawn Tennis & Squash Club’ (as Billie Jean King says, the more you know about history, the more you can shape the future).
Board Member
Ryan Preston
Sutton Coldfield TC, Level 4 tennis coach, Level 2 padel coach
I am an experienced tennis coach but am now specialising in padel. Anyone can play padel, no matter your age or ability. It is a really exciting time for padel with new courts being built in many places and lots of other clubs, parks and venues looking at the possibilities. If you need guidance on what to do, I would love to help because WT and I are really keen to grow the sport in Warwickshire.
President
Sally Jones
Sally will be familiar to many as a sports broadcaster, having worked for ITN and the BBC for many years, but she is also an author and newspaper columnist. Warwickshire-born, she was British schoolgirl and Warwickshire tennis champion. She has represented the County over many years and led a team to a Seniors County Championship in 1997. Sally also played squash to County level and won the 1993 Real Tennis World Championship, as well as two British Open and two US Open championships.