About us
HOOD TENNIS is a charity organisation that has continuously focused on propagating the game of Tennis, Sports in general, fitness and an active lifestyle, amongst the young and old. We have been in existence since 2010 but became a registered charity in 2014
We look to work with and support kids and educational projects in both UK and Africa Our focus has been to bring these to people within deprived and poor areas while embracing the diversity within said areas. Our activities have been focused around the South East of London utilising free facilities within parks and open spaces as well as poor areas or schools in Africa
Hood Tennis is grateful to the following persons who were instrumental to its birth
MR EJIKEME UKPOSI
One of the initial creators of the Hood Tennis Community. An environmental Engineer, a tennis coach, tennis enthusiast and a sports fan. Has been and still is a part of the Hood Community. Hood Tennis says Thank You
Prof. JUDE COCODIA
A professor of International Relations, lecturer at ND University Bayelsa Nigeria and Visiting Researcher NCHU Taiwan. A tennis player, enthusiast and sports fan. He coined the name “HOOD TENNIS”. Prof, Hood Tennis is grateful to have someone like you in its ranks. Thank You
Mr DANNY REAGAN
A die hard tennis fan. And a supporter of everything Hood. Old School Danny as he is popularly known, lived just by the Plumstead Common Tennis Courts. He played with anyone and everyone, coached a few, and encouraged young and old to take up the sport. All this after he himself was introduced to D Hood, while recovering from a near death heart Attack. Since picking up the racket again and joining D Hood, he has never been healthier and full of life. Thank you Danny D Hood salutes you
Other key initial contributors include Mr George Nwankwo, Mr Tony Mordi, Madam Rose Tobias and Mr Charles Nnamudi Ogoh. Hood Tennis is grateful to you all
Some of the key stars of the Hood past and Present
The present board of Trustees include
MR WILLIAM COCODIA
The present Chair and amongst the initial creators of HOOD TENNIS. An engineer by profession, a true believer of Community Spirit and local sport development, a tennis fan and a serial winner in the sport. Thanks for your courage and inspiration
MR TONY MORDI
Another Stalwart of D HOOD. An ardent
tennis enthusiast and has been a member of a number of Tennis Clubs in London.
A believer of local kids development in the game
MR ESEOGHENE ADJEKUGHELE
A hard worker and believer of Community
based projects. Came up with the name DANNY’s CUP, as a way to remember our
ageless member Mr Danny Reagan for all his contribution to Hood Tennis over the
years
DR. PATRICK AKPOFURE
A medical doctor, tennis lover and
Enthusiast. Has always been a major supporter of HOOD TENNIS and its activities
MR IZEBUWA FRANK OSIFO
A church leader and sport enthusiast. Loves
tennis and kids development in the sport. A key supporter of HOOD TENNIS
activities as well
There is also a very
active Community Tennis Group that continues to grow, keep community spirit
alive with the opportunity to build new friendships. They have been an immense
support to the charity
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AFRICA - for more information or Contact us via our CONTACT page