Nathan Miller

Academy Manager/Head of Performance Support

Nathan leads the direction and development of LUNTA with the goal of creating a world-class tennis environment for development elite junior tennis players. This includes leading the staff and players to set behaviours, culture and values within the Academy, and driving the standards in coaching, performance support, operations, and education and wellbeing to assure the provision for the players is there. Nathan leads the Operational Team on the day-to-day on and off-court delivery and connects the programmes partners (Loughborough Sport, Loughborough Amherst School and the LTA). Nathan joined the Academy in February 2020, and oversaw the Academy alongside previous Head Coach, Nick Cavaday, until a change in coaching structure in early 2023.  

Nathan moved to work for the Academy from Loughborough Sport, where he held the position of Head of Performance Support, leading the provision of support to performance athletes and programmes. Nathan has learned from, and worked alongside, a wide range of different coaches and support staff from all sports and disciplines to enhance performance and develop effective interdisciplinary teams. Previously, Nathan has worked as a Sports Scientist for the teams and programmes of Loughborough Sport. Before joining Loughborough Sport, Nathan coordinated the Sports Science support for Perform (Spire Healthcare) during the opening of The FA’s National Football Centre at St George’s Park. His role here was to oversee the Sports Science Support on the Professional Footballers Association’s Injury Rehabilitation Scheme, supporting injured professional players during long-term injuries. He also supported England International teams and visiting teams during his time.