TWO coaches at Batchwood tennis centre, Batchwood Drive in St Albans, have been nominated by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for the prestigious Coach of the Year award.
Liz Jones and Mandy Franks are in a final shortlist of four, all vying for the top award.
Recently, the two coaches guided Batchwood to the under 17 girls Junior National Club League Trophy at Gosling Sports Park, in Welwyn GardenCity.
Currently under their wing and training at Batch wood are Katharine Baker, aged 15, and Claire Rickets, aged 16, who have emerged in the past season as two of the hottest young talents in British tennis.
November 9, 2001 11:00
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