Shocking Scandal: Former Head Coach Steals Thousands from Tennis Club Clients

London: A local tennis club is in shock after its head coach was found to have stolen a hefty sum from clients. This place was known for its friendly vibe, so no one saw this coming.

It all started when the coach began missing junior sessions and cancelling lessons last minute. When the club management asked him about it, he claimed he had serious health issues and hospital appointments.

In the past, the club even let him go back to his home country for mental health support. He returned saying he was better, but his absences raised some eyebrows.

Things got fishy when members noticed clients hanging around, waiting for lessons that never happened. The club tried to talk to him, but he just brushed it off, saying he had “a couple of issues.”

As the investigation went on, two shocking things came to light. First, he was selling prepaid lesson packages, which was unusual for coaches there. He took money upfront but didn’t deliver on the lessons.

Second, he was asking clients for personal loans, claiming he was struggling to pay rent and buy food. He told them to keep it hush-hush, which kept the club in the dark about what was really happening.

Once a few people started talking, it turned out more than ten had lent him money. With lesson rates between £40 and £50 an hour, it was puzzling why he needed cash.

After several meetings that didn’t help, the club found itself in a tough spot. Coaches work on contracts, so the club couldn’t just step in. They felt responsible for reimbursing clients for the lesson packages, but legally, they weren’t liable for the loans.

In the end, they decided to refund clients for the prepaid lessons but couldn’t do anything for those who lent him money, which added up to between £15,000 and £20,000. This left many clients in a tough financial situation.

For a club that prides itself on community, this scandal has been a hard lesson in trust and responsibility.