Lister Tennis Club is a friendly, family orientated club with a strong emphasis on junior tennis. There is an array of Indoor group coaching for both juniors and adults alike and our two permanent indoor courts and three floodlit outdoor courts allow year round play whatever the weather.
Meet the Team
Melanie Lambie
Head Coach | LTA Level 3 Licensed Coach
Full DBS (Formally CRB) and First Aid
Experience and Education
- Over 20 years coaching experience with a love for teaching all levels of mini tennis and beginners.
- Experience in training, organising and travelling with teams to compete in Herts and Middlesex Leagues.
- Team captain for Herts Youth Games 8u and 10u.
- Experience in teaching special needs including regular classes with Lakeside school WGC (7 years)
- NVQ Sports Leadership
- Advanced course in Mini Tennis
- Level 1 ASA Swimming Instructor
Melanie began working at Lister Tennis Club in April 2011 after an almost 11 year career at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City. Since her move to Lister she has take over the running of the club in September 2016 as Director and Head Coach with the backing of a dedicated Management Committee.
Additionally Melanie taught swimming at an independent swim school at Queenswood School for 10 years with both of her sisters who also have careers in sport and education.
Rob Slack
Tennis Coach | LTA Level 4 Licensed Coach
Profile coming soon!
Lister Tennis Club is committed to ensuring that all juniors and adults who take part in tennis or other activities at the club may do so in a safe and secure environment.
The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements.
The Board of Directors have appointed Graham Thomas as the Welfare Officer for the club.
For a copy of the clubs safeguarding policy and other associated documentation please contact the Tennis Director or Club Secretary below on 01438 525321 or via the email addresses listed below:
Tennis Director: Melanie Lambie – [email protected]
Club Secretary: Linda Withers – [email protected]
If you wish to discuss a child or adult protection issue with someone you can contact Graham Thomas via the club on 01438 525321 or email [email protected], request and incident report form from reception or alternatively use one of the contacts below.
LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team: 0208 487 7000
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Hertfordshire, Schools and Families: 0300 123 4043