Our Professionals
Book a lesson with one of our real tennis professionals. Since 2026 the club has had two full-time professionals for the first time.
To book a lesson, email pro@mmtcc.org or call +44 1926 651229.
Darren Long
Darren Long became Head Professional at Moreton Morrell in the summer of 2024, taking over from Tom Granville. He joined us from Manchester, where he had been working under former Moreton Morrell professional Steve Brockenshaw.
Darren is a tournament professional. He turned professional in 2009 at Canford under Steve Ronaldson, where he also learnt to make balls. He is now one of only two professionals recommended to make balls for the singles and doubles World Championships.
He reached the world top ten in 2018. He has won the Browning Cup three times, and the Taylor Cup for young professionals, beating John Lumley, now world No. 2, in the final. He has also won the Category A title three times.
He is a Level 3 marker, qualified to mark open finals and World Championships.
- Role
- Head Professional
- Joined
- Summer 2024
- Turned professional
- 2009, at Canford
- Highest ranking
- World top ten, 2018
Chris Aley
Chris Aley joined the club as Senior Professional in 2026, after seven years at our Warwickshire counterparts Leamington Tennis Court Club, bringing a wealth of experience with him.
- Role
- Senior Professional
- Joined
- 2026
- Previously
- Leamington Tennis Court Club, 7 years
Book a lesson
Email pro@mmtcc.org or call +44 1926 651229.