I find it absolutely incredible that statements concerning coaches can be made, when the coaches are not even asked about their role in the community.

I am both LTA licenced and PTR qualified and keep right up to date with Trends in tennis around the world. I coach over 100 kids and adults each week, continually bringing new people into the game, and this summer introduced 160 new juniors into tennis at local schools.

If the LTA are going to make broad statements concerning the coaches of this country, then they should at least survey those involved tp find out the facts.

I have a website and publish a tennis newsletter which has subscribers all over the world - who appreciate my expertise.

We are making a difference - it is not only 'all about winning'.

John Hoskins, Kent Coach