The Tour Team training sessions are primarily for high performance tennis players, male and female from 16yrs+. Players with a professional world ranking to a rating of 3.1 on a pathway to pro circuit competition. Training consists of two sessions every weekday (morning and afternoon) and one session on Saturday.
To access the Foster Pro Tour, players need to be accessed by Andrew Foster.
Foster Pro Tour - Morning Sessions

Foster Pro Tour - Afternoon Sessions

Orange / Green Group

Yellow Basket

Yellow Points

Ladies Improver Group

Adult Intermediate Group

Orange Baskets

Red Tots (3 and 4 years)

Red + A

Red + B

Red A Performance

Yellow Performance A

Yellow Performance B/Trans

Ladies Beginner Group

Men’s Improver Group

Yellow Set Patterns

Yellow Points

Ladies Group - 1st Session

Ladies Group - Last Session

Red Human Wall

Red Group

Orange Combo

Yellow Performance

Orange / Green Baskets

Men’s Advanced Group

Yellow Points Squad

Orange Practise

Junior & Adult Groups

Private Coaching
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Dan Osben
Head Club Pro
Dan is a highly motivated, ambitious and passionate pro with nearly 20 years coaching experience. He has strong experience and a proven track record on all levels of coaching from Mini Tennis to ATP Challenger Tour. Dan loves to travel and experience new angles of coaching, previously coaching in Spain, India and Australia. As part of Dan’s tennis passion he still enjoys high level competition and sparring and will be representing The Connaught Club for matches going forward.
When not on the court Dan enjoys endurance training including running, cycling and swimming. He is a huge fan of social dining/cuisine and lastly a keen follower of Arsenal Football Club.
Coach comment: “I’m very excited to be part of The Connaught Club, it feels like home. I look forward to growing an all-inclusive programme and giving our juniors the best shot at a strong future whether it be on or off the court”. P.S. and for everyone to have fun!
Dan runs both the junior and adult programmes at the Club as well as being available for individual lessons.
Andrew Foster
Head of Performance
Andrew had a very promising national and international junior career. Andrew was no. 1 British junior through all age groups and reached the top 10 ITF U18 junior. As a pro player Andrew achieved his highest ranking of ATP 174. He played in all the grand slams reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon in 1993, where he lost to the eventual champion, Pete Sampras. Andrew started his coaching career in 1998 and within 2 years was coaching the number one female GB player and had a group of promising juniors which included James Ward (who went on to help GB win the Davis Cup). He started coaching at The Connaught in 2005 with numerous players going on to play at a national/international level. Andrew really enjoys coaching all age groups and standards.
In his spare time Andrew likes to travel with his wife Mimi, watch all sports but especially cricket and light a barbeque whenever possible.
Coach comment: “This is a great club with a vast history and I believe that together we can create a fun environment where we can enjoy our sport and build lasting friendships”.
Andrew runs the very successful ‘Foster Pro Tour’ but is also available for individual lessons.
Ash Simmonds
Tennis Coach
Ash is a professional and passionate Level 4 strength and conditioning coach that has over 6 years experience, clients ranging from all ages and abilities. From spin classes to ATP tennis players. On top of this Ash is a nutritional advisor that has helped clients reach their goals outside of the gym and tennis court. With experience planning for ATP tennis players he has a great knowledge and depth. Moreover Ash is a talented tennis player that has represented his county countless times in the past. He keeps his high standard within his coaching, with over 10 years experience from tots to ATP Performance players. With Ash’s impressive background you will see him take part in Club matches for the Connaught Club.
Hobbies: When Ash isn’t in the gym or on the tennis court you will usually find him at a golf course trying to ‘relax!’ Ash has a passion for West Ham Football Club and will often attend home matches where possible.
Coach Comment: ‘It is an honour being able to coach at The Connaught Club. I’m excited to give my full potential to the members within the Club. I’m looking forward to the future, it looks bright and promising.
Farhad Ataroditehrani
Tennis Coach
A highly effective Tennis Coach and mentor with a number of years experience and demonstrable success in training tennis students, developing capabilities and managing young players to achieve their goals. A natural leader, effective communicator and strong influencer with extensive tennis expertise.
Hobbies: Outside the tennis courts, Farhad is a fitness fanatic, an avid cook, a keen traveller and a music producer of electronic music.
James Markiewitz
Tennis Coach
James is a coach passionate about tennis; both teaching and playing it himself. He is finishing his MSc in Sports Management at the University of East London where he was a sports scholar and the Men’s Tennis Captain. He has a 1.1 rating, competes for the Kent Men’s team who are currently reigning national champions, is a former 4 year US division 1 athlete from Saint Mary’s college of California where he graduated with a degree in business administration, and wants to continue his development as a player on the future circuit. James has coached both beginners and competitive players, worked with various ages and has coached at clubs in England, Germany and the U.S.
Hobbies: James likes to take his mind off tennis with music. He enjoys playing the guitar, piano and singing. He has even spent some time busking on the streets of London. Otherwise, he runs a passion project with his social cause business “James Jozef Bandanas” that he founded which offers colourful bandanas and gives financial support to London’s athletes and artists.
Coach Comment: “I’m super excited to be part of the team at the Connaught Club. It’s amazing to be surro8unded by people passionate about creating an atmosphere that gives players the opportunity to develop into the best tennis players they can be”.
Polina Maystrenko
Tennis Coach
Polina is an enthusiastic player and coach with several years of coaching experience under her belt. She has been with Connaught for over 9 years and has played for the Club regularly from the age of 12. Polina is passionate about inspiring the next generation of great tennis players, and really enjoys seeing young people, from toddlers to teens, succeed and gain confidence in their game as they progress.
Hobbies: Polina has a wide range of interests off court; she plays the piano and guitar, is very interested in the sciences and classics, and loves to read classical literature and crochet in her down-time.
Coach Comment: “Connaught has an inviting, friendly, and tight-knit community that I am very proud to be a part of. Our players never fail to inspire me with their determination, spirit and positivity, and I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to their progress and have a share in our collective love for tennis”.
Rob Carter
Tennis Coach
Rob is a very passionate and determined tennis coach and player. He has travelled around the world competing for many years. He has achieved a lot in tennis, including being 800 ATP and ranked 60 in the world as a junior competing at junior Wimbledon twice, as well as being the number 1 tennis player in Essex for over 10 years in a row. Rob has now decided to put his playing experience into coaching the sport he loves.
Hobbies: All sports, socialising and having a good time.
Coach Comment: I used to train at Connaught as a junior and have always been a big fan of the Club and am very excited to start a coaching role here.