I started tennis coaching over 10 years ago. I have always been ‘self employed’ but at the beginning I would work with other clubs and was head coach for several clubs.

Having worked for other clubs, in 2008 I decided to start the Diamond Tennis Academy. We work a lot with schools, community groups and even train other coaches. We also provide private tennis lessons and group lessons. We aim to provide quality coaching for the whole community which is accessible and above all enjoyable.

"There is always a chance to start your own business – even during an economic downturn there are opportunities"

Sema Tengey - Diamond Tennis Academy

 

I get a lot of my inspiration from my tennis mentor who has taught me a lot about myself and how to develop in many ways.

Whilst doing my degree I had to do a project on starting a business with £10,000. My project was about a tennis coaching business and I just turned the idea from being a project into a live business.