Nigel started playing tennis when he was three at Aylesbury Tennis Club and reached Junior County level. He worked part-time as a coach for 2 years as a junior and then had an early retirement from tennis before taking an interest again when his three sons started in Spain. He did his apprenticeship at Aylesbury Tennis Club and has been working part time at Aylesbury Tennis Club, Tring Tennis and with various schools in Aylesbury. He captains Aylesbury 1st Team and tries to play as much as possible. His aim in tennis is to get as many people from all walks of life playing the game!