Date and place of birth: 24/06/86, Birmingham

Home town: Tamworth
Lives: Sheffield
Family: parents Alan and Pat, sister Claire, wife Caroline
Playing career: Started at the age of eight and lived at the National England Academy as a junior; represented England from the age of 12-20 and played in five European Youth Championships; ranked England number 1 in U12, U15 and U18 age groups
Started coaching: 2001
Joined the GB Para Team: 2006

Most successful players coached: Will Bayley, Ross Wilson, Sara Head, Jane Campbell, Paul Karabardak, David Wetherill

Career highlights: Coaching team to win five medals at the European Para Championships 2011 and four medals at the Paralympic Games in London - the best ever performance by GB

Advice for aspiring TT players: Work hard every time you train; remain focused on your long and short term goals; be ready for a journey as there are ups and downs along the way to success.