About Us

The Big Hit Tennis Academy is passionate about teaching tennis to everyone, young and old, beginners to advanced. David and Yvonne both started playing tennis when they were children and it has taken them around the world. These two highly experienced, qualified coaches have gained so much enjoyment and fulfilment from this great sport that they want to share what they know with as many people as they can. They create a fun, energetic, learning environment in all their lessons which makes the Big Hit Tennis Academy one of the best places to learn this wonderful game. Remember, Tennis is a game for life!

DAVID SHEEHAN

David is a full-time teaching professional, licensed and registered with Tennis Ireland

H Dip in Leisure management, DIT
Has over 20,000 logged coaching hours
Former Class 1 player
Travelling coach to some of Ireland's top juniors on the ITF circuits of Europe, South America and the Carribbean
Former Racquets Manager and Head Pro at David Lloyd Dublin Riverview, one of Ireland's most prestigious clubs
Coach at the world renowned Harry Hopman Tennis Academy, Florida
Coach at Dunes Racquet Club, East Hampton, New York
Coach at Tallas St Tennis Cub, Sydney, Australia

Current Club Positions
Arklow Lawn Tennis Club, Head Coach
Director and co-founder of the Big Hit Tennis Academy
Phone: 0878166525

YVONNE DOYLE

Yvonne is a full-time teaching professional, licensed and registered with Tennis Ireland

Former Irish Number 1 tennis player for more than 5 years
Has over 14 years coaching experience
Current Irish Ladies Fed Cup Captain
Represented Ireland at junior and senior level
Played on Irish Federation Cup team for 11 years, in 1992 and from 1999 to 2008 inclusive
Highest WTA world ranking singles 238, doubles
202 (Retired from professional circuit in 2005)
Attended the University of San Diego on a full
athletic tennis scholarship 1993-97
BA Accounting, University of San Diego
ITEC Holistic Massage Therapist
Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor & Kids Yoga Instructor

Current Club Positions
Arklow Lawn TC, Club Coach
Leinster U10, U11 & U12 Squad Coach
Co-founder of the Big Hit Tennis Academy
Phone: 0876778733