Head Professional – Will Burns:
Biography:
Will Burns was born in Cordoba, Argentina. He went on to do a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University where he first came across the game of Real Tennis and was fascinated by the intricacies and challenges of the sport. He became qualified as a professional in 2005 and took the post as Assistant Pro at Hatfield House. He returned to Middlesex University in 2012, since then he has gone on to become the Head Professional at the club and now has more than 15 years of experience. Will has gone on to do an MBA (Masters Business Administration) at Middlesex University to further improve himself in the business aspects of the job and was was also Chairman of the Real Tennis Professionals Association, the organisation that looks after the welfare of real tennis professionals in the UK
Real Tennis CV:
HHTC – Assistant Professional 2005 – 2012
MURTC – Head Professional 2014 – Present
RTPA Chairman 2017-2019
Trainee Professional – Jack Carter:
Biography:
Planning to pursue a career in the music industry, Jack moved to London to London to do a BA Music degree at Middlesex University where he first came across the game of Real Tennis. He became Captain of the student team for two seasons until he graduated and his passion for the game then led him to pursue a career in Real Tennis. He spent time interning at MCC Lords’ Real Tennis Club (covering) and Leamington Tennis Court Club (covering) to gain valuable experience and then returned to MURTC in the summer of 2022, in a Trainee Professional capacity. Jack has since been working towards attaining his IIP Level 1 qualification whilst working for the club.
Real Tennis CV:
LTCC – Covering Professional: 2022
MCC – Covering Professional: 2022
MURTC – Trainee Professional: 2022 – Present