top of page
Blog.


Bringing Playbook by Colin Beecher to Life
The Playbook is a deeply personal project by Colin Beecher — a former professional player and one of Britain’s most respected tennis coaches. Over a lifetime spent working at the highest level of the sport, Colin has built up an extraordinary body of knowledge, from on-court drills to hard-earned insights shaped by years on tour with some of the world’s best players.
But the honest answer is this: you don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You just need to get going.
2 days ago


When the world is watching: why Grand Slams matter for clubs
Big sporting moments change behaviour.
When events like the Australian Open come around, attention on tennis increases dramatically. Nearly 2 billion peo
“How do we start creating content?”
Clubs worry about saying the wrong thing. They worry about time, confidence, consistency. They often create excuses...the courts aren't full, our coaching session isn't busy, it's not the right weather.
But the honest answer is this: you don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You jus
Jan 7


A Landmark Year for Para Standing Tennis Worldwide
2025 has been a defining year for Para Standing Tennis worldwide, with growing participation, visibility and opportunity for athletes across the globe.
“How do we start creating content?”
Clubs worry about saying the wrong thing. They worry about time, confidence, consistency. They often create excuses...the courts aren't full, our coaching session isn't busy, it's not the right weather.
But the honest answer is this: you don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You just
Dec 31, 2025


Just Get Going: How Sports Clubs Can Start Creating Content Today
One of the most common questions we hear from sports clubs is simple, but surprisingly difficult to answer:
“How do we start creating content?”
Clubs worry about saying the wrong thing. They worry about time, confidence, consistency. They often create excuses...the courts aren't full, our coaching session isn't busy, it's not the right weather.
But the honest answer is this: you don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You just need to get going.
Dec 28, 2025


Our Top Five Highlights of 2025
A look back at Wood & Ham’s top highlights of 2025 — from the LTA Padel National Championships and Surrey County merch to webinars, team growth and para-standing tennis.
Dec 23, 2025


Refreshing Horsley Sports Club’s Brand and Digital Presence
Horsley Sports Club has long been a well-respected part of the Surrey sporting community, known for its heritage, friendly atmosphere and strong volunteer culture. As the club continued to grow, it became clear that their brand and website no longer reflected the standard of experience members enjoyed day to day. Horsley wanted a modernised identity that still felt true to their history, along with a website that was easier to navigate and maintain.
Dec 11, 2025


Celebrating Inclusivity Through the Lens: Reflections on the LTA President’s Inclusive Photo Challenge
Last night, our Co-Founder and Creative Director Lewis, had the pleasure of co-delivering the LTA President’s Inclusive Photo Challenge alongside the brilliant Ade Bates and Sandi Procter. Presented to LTA Councillors, the evening marked the culmination of months of work from Counties, venues and organisations across the UK, all invited to submit their most powerful and inclusive tennis photographs of the year.
Dec 10, 2025


Designing the 2024/25 Impact Report for The Queen’s Club Foundation
For several years, Wood & Ham has had the privilege of supporting The Queen’s Club Foundation (QCF) a charity whose mission to improve lives through racket sports continues to make a profound difference across London. This year we were once again invited to design their Annual Impact Report, a flagship publication that showcases the Foundation’s achievements, reach and community programmes over the past 12 months.
Dec 9, 2025


Looking Back at Our Rebrand and Website Project for Woking LT&CC
Woking Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is one of the most established racquets venues in the South East, known for its strong community culture and high standards on and off the court. As the club prepared for its next decade of growth, they recognised the need for a refreshed brand identity and user-friendly website that would reflect their values, engage their members, and present a modern, welcoming face to prospective players.
Dec 9, 2025


Launching Aevos Performance: A New Brand Born from Elite Sport
We’re excited to share the launch of Aevos Performance, a new performance consultancy founded by former professional cyclist James McLaughlin and Australian international rugby player Oliver Hoskins.
Yesterday marked the end of our national webinar series delivered in partnership with the LTA, a project designed to help sports clubs across the UK improve their visibility, strengthen their identity, and grow their membership in a rapidly changing landscape.
Nov 28, 2025


Helping Sports Clubs Thrive: Our LTA Webinar Series Comes to a Close
It’s always a pleasure to work on the Surrey Tennis Quarterly, and the latest edition - our seventh - is packed with stories that remind us why grassroots sport matters so much.
Yesterday marked the end of our national webinar series delivered in partnership with the LTA, a project designed to help sports clubs across the UK improve their visibility, strengthen their identity, and grow their membership in a rapidly changing landscape.
Nov 26, 2025


Celebrating Grassroots Tennis in Surrey – STQ Edition #7
It’s always a pleasure to work on the Surrey Tennis Quarterly, and the latest edition - our seventh - is packed with stories that remind us why grassroots sport matters so much.
From title-winning County Cup teams and a special visit from Sir Andy Murray, to standout performances at Wimbledon, this edition showcases the determination, skill, and spirit that run through Surrey’s tennis community. There are features on inspiring players, inclusive programmes, and behind-the-
Aug 11, 2025


A Historic Week for Surrey Tennis - Captured Through the Lens
What a week it’s been for everyone involved with Surrey Tennis. This year’s County Week delivered not only historic results on court, but also some truly unforgettable moments and we’re proud to have captured so many of them through the lens.
From early morning warm-ups to final match point celebrations, our cameras were there to tell the story. And what a story it was.
Aug 1, 2025


Reimagining a Legend in Tennis: The David Sammel Brand Refresh
At Wood & Ham, we love working with individuals and organisations who are making a real impact and David Sammel is exactly that. With decades of experience on the professional tennis tour as a coach, consultant and mentor, David has built a brand around expertise, straight-talking insight, and a deep understanding of performance at the highest level.
Jul 31, 2025


On Court in La Manga: A High-Performance Camp with Dante Active
Set against the stunning backdrop of Spain’s south-east coast, the camp brought together a group of passionate young players from Radley College for an intensive schedule of world-class coaching. With Grand Slam-winning coaches leading the sessions, the level of insight and attention each athlete received was something truly special.
Jul 27, 2025


A Year of Impact: Celebrating the QCF’s 2023–24 Achievements
It’s been another phenomenal year for The Queen’s Club Foundation, and we were proud to help bring their annual report to life in a visual, accessible format for stakeholders, supporters and the wider community.
Jul 27, 2025


Wood & Ham // Design Drop Vol.01 // Padel
A creative concept exploring identity, purpose and visual energy in the world of padel. Purely fiction. No brief. Just curiosity.
Jul 20, 2025


Bringing Inclusion to Life Through Design: Our Work on ‘Inclusive Hotspots’
We were thrilled to once again collaborate with The Queen’s Club Foundation on a meaningful new initiative with Middlesex Tennis to develop a visual identity for Inclusive Hotspots.
Inclusive Hotspots is a programme designed to use tennis as a tool to improve social inclusion, support wellbeing, and foster deeper community connections. It’s a project rooted in positive impact, and we were honoured to help bring it to life.
Jul 18, 2025


Designing with Intention for Cat on the Mat
When Cat on the Mat, a beautiful yoga studio in Kew, asked us to create a series of visuals to promote their sessions, we knew it was about more than just design, it was about capturing a feeling. Having already crafted the studio’s visual identity, we approached this project with a deep understanding of what makes COTM special. Their values: simplicity, approachability, and warmth, guided every creative decision.
Jun 24, 2025


Celebrating 10 Years of Impact with The Queen’s Club Foundation
2025 marks a landmark year for tennis at The Queen’s Club. Not only does it welcome the long-anticipated return of the women’s event after 50 years, but it also celebrates 10 years of The Queen’s Club Foundation, a charity committed to opening up access to tennis and other racket sports for all.
Jun 18, 2025
bottom of page