About Us
Based in Cobham, Surrey, we offer coaching at every skill level, from beginner to Surrey County Competitors. With a strong focus on team tennis we compete in the Surrey National League and National Junior League.
About Avorians Seagulls
We teach life skills through tennis
Experienced Coaches
With over 35 years of coaching experience between them, our coaches know how to get the best from junior athletes.
Personal Development
With over 35 years of coaching experience between them, our coaches know how to get the best from junior athletes.
Excellent Grounds
With over 35 years of coaching experience between them, our coaches know how to get the best from junior athletes.
Our Coaches
Experts in Junior Tennis Training
Mark Holdstock
Mark Holdstock has worked as a performance coach in the tennis industry for over twenty years, in the UK, Spain, and Australia.
He has led St Patrick’s college to the New South Wales Collegiate Championship, Liverpool University to the BUSA Shield Championship, and the Surrey Under 14’s Team to three County Championship.
Mark has worked with three players who have gone on to be world ranked, one playing at Junior Wimbledon.
Qualifications
LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Qualification
Sports Psychology BSc
Sports Psychology MSc
Ben Cullen
Ben has over fourteen years of coaching experience. Ben has directed and delivered tennis programs in the USA and European academies.
Qualifications
LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Qualification
Qualified Performance Competition Coach undertook with the Sanchez Casal Academy (Barcelona)
RPT National Master Professional Qualification (Spanish Tennis Teaching System)
PTR Professional Tennis Coach Qualification (US Tennis Teaching System)
Surrey Tennis County Coach- U18 Boys and previously U12 Boys
What We Offer
Our Tennis Programmes
We have plenty of exciting opportunities to play tennis in a fun, competitive team environment, no matter your age or ability.
Team Tennis
Compete in Surrey League and Cups. We have tennis teams for all ages from Under 8s to Men's teams.
Holiday Camps
Every weekday during school holidays, we coach tennis, play other ball sports, and learn teamwork with fun games.
Performance Coaching
Training one-on-one with our highly experienced coaches to bring your game to the next level.
Our Testimonials
Tennis Athletes and Parents Love Us
“The Avorians club has been wonderful for all three of my kids. Ben and Mark do a great job of motivating them while making the game of tennis fun. Would recommend for kids of all ages.“
Lisa Bolin
“Highly recommend the club to kids of all levels. Newly paved surface, engaging coaches, accessible location.”
Serban Suvagau
“My son has attended Avorians for several years now, with Ben and Mark coaching and absolutely loves it. Great club with performance coaching that remains fun.”
Family Edwards
“Avorians junior tennis club is an excellent club for all levels of tennis that is focused on juniors, from squads to performance training, individual coaching and holiday camps, the coaches are excellent, parking is easy and the courts are new and well lit. Highly recommend.”
Melina Sdrolia
“You will struggle to find two more enthusiastic, patient and brilliant tennis coaches than Mark and Ben. I can’t believe the improvement in my boys tennis within a year and they absolutely love their lessons and camps. It’s such a fantastic club, I can’t recommend it enough.”
Suzie Martin-Redman
