Rooted in Purpose. Driven by Passion. Uplifting Bermuda Through Racquet Sports & Resilience.

Why We Exist

Nspire Bermuda is a registered charity on a mission to uplift the lives of young Bermudians and local communities through the transformative power of racquet sports and mindfulness.

Through tennis, padel, and pickleball, we build pathways — not just to athletic excellence, but to education, mental resilience, and opportunity.

Sports as a vehicle for life transformation.

Mindfulness in Motion

Building inner strength and mental well-being

Access & Equity

Removing financial and gender barriers to sport

School Partnerships

Empowering youth through curriculum integration

Professional Pathways

Creating real futures through sport and education

How We Make Impact

Grassroots Programs

Empowering youth through community-based sports and mentorship to develop future leaders.

High Performance Academies

Elite training for dedicated athletes pursuing excellence in sport and academics.

Mindfulness Workshops

Teaching emotional intelligence and mental resilience through guided sessions.

Facility Enhancements

Improving sports spaces to be safer, brighter, and more empowering for youth.

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Padel in Bermuda

Introducing and growing a new sport to unify communities and uplift the island.

Meet the Team

Home-Grown Leaders Turning Racquet Sports into Community Power

Nearly every face below began as a young athlete in MTM’s programs, shaped by our holistic approach to development. Their journey—from mentee to mentor—embodies Nspire Bermuda’s core belief: when you invest in one child today, you raise tomorrow’s leaders, coaches, and change-makers.

Alongside this homegrown foundation is a strong executive team with deep expertise in governance, strategy, and leadership—both on and off the court. Together, we’re building a movement powered by community, mentorship, and a commitment to unlocking potential through racquet sports.

Gavin Manders

Founder & Chairman

15-time Bermuda No. 1 • Davis Cup record-holder • First Bermudian ITF Level 2 Coach • PPR & PTR Clinician
Gavin transforms tennis & pickleball into platforms for leadership, mindfulness, and social impact—turning courts into community catalysts. His MTM “movement” now fuels Nspire’s island-wide mission.

Damian Pitcher

Vice-Chairman

Corporate strategist & former national-team manager, Damian secures key partnerships, steers governance, and keeps our five-year sustainability plan on track.

Nathalie Simons

Treasurer

Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) dedicated to youth sport. She safeguards transparent, mission-aligned finances and oversees grant compliance.

Tariq Simons

Grassroots Director

Bermuda’s current men’s No. 1 and triple-crown Deloitte Open champion. Tariq now runs all school and community programmes, coaching 500+ children weekly and training PE teachers in our dual-sport curriculum.

Taurean Manders

Sports Psychology & Mindfulness Lead

Certified performance coach blending resilience, mindfulness, and life-skills workshops into every Nspire session—helping athletes excel on court and in life.

Scott Redmond

Acting Secretary & Tennis Ambassador

Island Games medal-winner and Bloomsburg University scholar-athlete. Scott coordinates operations and mentors emerging players across our academies.

Daniel Phillips

Tennis Ambassador

Former world junior No. 204, ITF medalist, and Arizona State University business scholar. Daniel bridges elite discipline with grassroots inspiration.

Benjamin Jones

Pickleball Ambassador

Silver-medalist at APP Miami Open and former No. 1 junior in every tennis age division. Benji leads advanced youth clinics and champions equal access to Bermuda’s fastest-growing sport.

Imani Phillips

Pickleball Ambassador

PPR Professional • “Teacher of Teachers” (UK) • PTR U10 Certified. Imani energises beginners’ sessions and models inclusivity through her vibrant coaching style.

“When a young athlete becomes the coach mentoring the next generation, you see the real power of community-led change. That’s the Nspire way—and this team is living proof.”

— Gavin Manders, Founder & Chairman

Be Part of the Change

Together, we can Nspire the next generation to dream bigger, grow stronger, and live fully.

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