Meet the Coaches
Taking your game to the next level with Mad Swans in The Mendips
Mendips Padel Coach - Stephen
My Experience:
Experienced county tennis player with 20 years of coaching and served as the Senior Club Coach at Cheddar Tennis Club. Throughout my career, I have worked with players of all skill levels, from complete beginners to competitive county players. In 2023, I expanded my expertise to Padel. I passed the LTA Padel Instructor qualification with Distinction in September 2024. Also a qualified Padel Referee and organise Weekly Social Mixin's, Beginner, Improver & Intermediate Americano's and Monthly Tournaments.
Why I love the sport:
I was drawn in by the sport's dynamic gameplay and vibrant social scene
My Best Skill:
Best at serving, trick shot side glass boast
A Sport I'm yet to master: Horseriding! My daughter's love it and i've tried it a few times. I think I'll stick to padel!
Stephen runs a range of coaching options from one off drop in group sessions, to private sessions and regular tournaments both beginner and advanced. To find out more and book please see Stephen's personal booking page or join us for a drop in group session at Mad Swans in The Mendips.
Mendips Pickle Coach - Kim
My Experience:
Level 1 Pickleball Coach and Pickleball England Coach Educator. Degree in Sports Science and Coaching with 15 years coaching tennis from beginners to performance players in UK and La Manga Club Spain.
Why I love the sport:
It's brilliantly accessible, any age or ability can jump in, have fun, and find success without any prior racket sport experience.
My Best Skill:
Forehand drive - there's more to pickleball than just power - but I love fast paced play.
A Sport I'm yet to master:
Distance running - where is the fun in that?!
Mendips Golf Coach - Josh
My Experience: I have been with Mad Swans in the Mendips since 2006, beginning as a junior golfer and progressing through to my current position as PGA Professional. I completed a Foundation Degree in Professional Golf Studies at Birmingham University in May 2025, achieving 2nd place amongst his whole graduating class in the PGA Trainee of the year awards. I have First-Class Honours degree in Sport Coaching from Cardiff Metropolitan University. In addition to my individual coaching work, I lead our successful Junior program running group sessions, competitions, school holiday coaching camps and much more. I help young golfers grow from first-time players to regular competitors in the club's junior events.
Why I love the sport:
How challenging yet rewarding it is! Golf takes a lot of time, patience and practice but it is all worth it when you hit that great shot or put together a great round.
My Best Skill:
A short iron or wedge shot from 100-150 yards
A Sport I'm yet to master:
Big football fan but absolutely horrendous footballer!
Mendips Golf Coach - Matt
My Experience:
Hi, I'm Matt, Golf Manager and PGA Coaching Professional here at Mad Swans in the Mendips! I specialise in continuous development and my goal is for us to make your golfing experience as effective as possible whilst still enjoying the game.
The best thing about my role is developing others enjoyment of golf through simple and effective coaching, tailored to the individual. Whether your goal is to pick up a new hobby, improve your short game, or to lower your scores and beat your friends, we have the tools which will enable you to succeed.
What I love about it: Being outside and in nature all day and introducing new people to sport I am passionate about.
My Best Skill: Tap-Ins for Pars.
A Sport I'm yet to master: Basketball I suck at basketball I have no reason - must be my coordination!
Mendips Personal Trainer - Aiden
My Experience:
Graduated university with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. I am a qualified lvl 2 Fitness Instructor and now working towards my lvl 3 Personal Trainer qualification. Designing personalised training programs that are both effective and safe. Currently,
Why I love the sport:
I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness goals using my knowledge, I love getting to know people and teh social side of my role is great.
My Best Skill:
I have Masters degree in Sports Nutrition, integrating optimal nutrition strategies into my client’s fitness plans for enhanced performance, recovery and helping them achieve their fitness goals.
A Sport I'm yet to master: Football I have two left feet, I am a keen rugby player though!
Mendips Personal Trainer - Katherine
My Experience:
I am a qualified personal trainer level 4, gym instructor level 3. Exercise to music class teacher, spin, and body pump instructor.
What I love about it:
I love what I do. I make sure my clients are challenged and working to the best of their potential - it’s amazing what you can achieve in a relatively short time. Since going through the menopause myself I have helped many ladies struggling with the dreaded weight gain and/or body changes. If you feel you are struggling in this department, please book in with myself.
My Best Skill:
My enthusiasm is infectious and I hold talks for women going through menopause and body changes on the subject and help to remotivate them.
A Sport I'm yet to master:
Anything involving hand eye coordination. But I do love horse riding as I have 3. And I'm a huge animal lover with nearly enough for a zoo.
Our Coaches
Matt Jagucki
Golf Pro
“Golf is for everyone - let’s grow your game.”
PGA Pro | Project Par Golf Academy
Josh Summers
Golf Pro
“Coaching golfers of all levels, from first swings to competition.”
PGA Pro | Sport Coaching & Golf Studies Degrees
Katherine Ford
Personal Trainer
“I’ll challenge you while keeping workouts positive & fun.”
L4 Personal Trainer | Spin & Body Pump Instructor
Aidan Giles
Personal Trainer
“Science-backed training tailored to you.”
Sports & Exercise Science Graduate | PT in training
Stephen Pearce
Padel Coach
“Coaching for all levels, always fun & focused.”
LTA Padel Instructor (Distinction) | Qualified Referee
Kim
Pickle Coach
“Helping you enjoy & improve your game.”
Sports Science & Coaching | L1 Pickleball Coach
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