About us

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Who we are?

We are a group of individuals united by a passion for tennis and with a shared vision - former ATP/WTA professionals, experienced coaches, tennis parents and experts who want to make the tennis journey easier, more enjoyable and more successful for players, parents and coaches alike.

Our goal is to support you by providing the very best in learning resources and advice from those in the know. 

What we do?

At The Progress Tour Academy (PTA) Tennis Platform, we are dedicated to nurturing the tennis community by providing interactive learning experiences for coaches, parents, and players. Through our comprehensive selection of courses, curated by top industry experts, we aim to elevate coaching standards, foster positive parental involvement, and empower aspiring players to reach their full potential.

Our platform offers accessible, engaging, and flexible learning opportunities, ensuring that everyone involved in the tennis journey can thrive and succeed. Join us and be part of a dynamic community committed to excellence in tennis education.
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“I am excited to collaborate with some of the most experienced tennis minds in the World to curate the PTA Tennis platform. Our goal is to provide an extra support mechanism for players, parents and coaches who are out there navigating their own unique tennis journey.”
Barry Fulcher
Founder of The Progress Tour academy 
Our team

Meet our instructors

Barry Fulcher
Founder of Progress Tour & PTA
Barry is a former ATP ranked player and professional coach with over 25 years experience, working with players and managing programs at all levels of the game, from club level through to Grand slam level. Barry founded the Progress Tour in 2018 to promote a healthier competitive landscape, and continues to work across the breadth of the sport.  
Kris Soutar
LTA Level 5 Coach & Tutor
Kris, an LTA level 5 Master Performance Coach with 30+ years of coaching experience. Kris has coached at all levels of the game, was project manager at the Judy Murray Foundation for 8 years and more recently has become a renowned public speaker and LTA Coach Tutor. Kris is also Lead Tutor on the PTA Tennis Coaching Programme.
Judy Murray
No 1 Tennis Parent & Coach 
Judy is the former captain of the GB Fed Cup team and a world renowned tennis coach with over 30 years experience. As parent to not one, but two, World No 1, Grand slam winning sons, she is well placed to offer up a unique perspective on the tennis parents journey, from the junior beginnings through to the very top echelons of the game.
Gordon Maclelland 
Working with Parents in Sport.
Gordon is the driving force behind Working with Parents in Sport. With 20+ years of diverse experience as a teacher, coach, and sporting parent, Gordon offers unique insights into youth sports. His passion and project management skills have fostered successful collaborations with national governing bodies and schools. 
Howard Green
Tennis S&C Specialist 
Howard Green, has a wealth of experience in the game, specialising in the preparation of aspiring and elite junior tennis players. Howard founded Tennis Supermovers, providing top-tier support for athletic development and programming for young tennis players.
 Laura Crabtree 
Co-founder of Cultiv8 Academy
Laura has been working in youth, elite, and professional sport as an Accredited Sport Psychology Consultant since 2005. She has also provided psychological support to Golf Academies and has extensive experience of providing psychological support services in Performance Tennis Centres in the UK. 
 Louis Cayer
Tour Coach & Coach Educator
Louis' reputation precedes him, and is considered by many to be the global authority on the game of Doubles. Louis continues to work at the very highest level of the game, both as LTA Performance Coach and consultant to both Emma Radacanu and Andy Murray. Louis has authored and delivered innumerable coach education resources and courses over the past 40 years.

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Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry leading experts on our courses for players, coaches and parents.
Do you have any queries or want to learn more about the courses?
Reach out to us at 
info@ptatennisplatform.com