🎾 Welcome to the
Big Hit Tennis Academy!
Thanks for visiting the Big Hit Tennis Academy
Founded by certified and registered Tennis professionals David Sheehan and Yvonne Doyle. Our academy caters to players of all ages and skill levels—from complete beginners to advanced level players.
Based mainly in Arklow, Wicklow we offer a wide range of tennis services, including:
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🎾 Tennis lessons for children and adults
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☀️ Summer and holiday tennis camps
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🏫 During- and after-school programs for both primary and secondary schools (also available in Irish)
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🛠️ Professional racquet re-stringing service
Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time or aiming to take your game to the next level,
Big Hit Tennis Academy has a program to suit your needs.
About the Coaches
David Sheehan
•Full-time Tennis Ireland registered and Garda-vetted teaching professional •Head Coach, Arklow LTC (2010–present) •Qualified Tennis Professional since 1991 •Holds a H Dip in Leisure Management (DIT, 1992–1996) •Over 40,000+ coaching hours logged •Private tennis coach in Amagansett, Long Island, NY (1995) •Private coach to Ambassadors of Turkey, Italy, Mexico, Russia & Ukraine (2000–2008) •Competed on the Junior National Circuit (1985–1991) •Founder & Captain of DIT’s first Intervarsity Tennis Team (1992–1996) •Coached at the Harry Hopman Tennis Academy, Saddlebrook, Florida (1994) •Coach at Dunes Racquet Club, East Hampton, NY (1996) •Head of Tennis, DCU Summer Camps (1997) •Coach at Tallas St Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia (1998) •Travelling coach for top Irish juniors on the ITF Circuit (Europe, South America & Caribbean, 1998–2000) •20-year member at Malahide LTC (1980–2000) •Racquets Manager & Head Pro at David Lloyd Dublin Riverview (2000–2008) •Development Coach, Wicklow Tennis Club (2008–2011) •Former Class 1 & Class 2 League Player (started at Class 3, age 14)
Yvonne Doyle
•Full-time Tennis Ireland registered and Garda-vetted teaching professional •Represented Ireland in Fed Cup with 41 caps over 11 years (1992, 1999–2008) •Former Irish Senior No.1 and Junior No.1 at all age levels •Creator of "Be Present & Compete" (online meditation course for athletes) •Winner of 2001 Irish Open ($10,000 event) •WTA Touring Professional (2000–2005) •Achieved career-high WTA world rankings of #238 Singles and #201 Doubles •Awarded Full Athletic Scholarship to University of San Diego (Div 1 Tennis) (1993–1997) •Competed in over 70 professional tournaments •Winner of 2001 Irish Open ($10,000 event) •Winner at Hull LTA $25,000 event (1999) •Danone Masters Series Champion (2004 & 2005) •Served as Ireland’s Fed Cup Captain (non-playing) from 2013–2018 •Recipient of Outstanding Contribution to Irish Tennis Award (2022) •Recipient of ITF Fed Cup Commitment Award (2018) •National Champion at U12, U16, and U18 (Fitzwilliam) •Delivers Mental Game Workshops for clubs, squads & individuals •Creator of "Yoga for Tennis" (online yoga video package for tennis players) •Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor •Certified Kids Yoga Instructor •Connected Kids™ Tutor (mindfulness & meditation for children) •ITEC Holistic Massage Therapist