Coaching Courses and Activities
Adult Coaching
A great way for new adult members to improve their skills
and get involved at the club is by joining one of the Sunday morning adult
groups. These cover a range of players from beginners, who are given an
introduction to basic strokes and tactics and rules of the game, to
intermediate players, who are able to take part in advanced singles and
doubles drills and tactical play.
Specialist squads are also offered for team players who
want to improve their technique, and also to practice with playing
partners. Club members have the additional benefit of two coaches being on
hand for Ladies’ and Men’s Nights to assist with their games.
Individual Coaching
Coaching is available to individuals, pairs and small groups. There is also a ball machine which can be hired out, and video coaching is also offered.
Junior Coaching
Our weekly Saturday junior development squads are at the heart of the junior coaching programme. These run from 9a.m. – 2p.m every Saturday during school term time, and go from under 10 beginners at mini tennis orange level to intermediate standard. Alternative groups are available midweek. The club is an official L.T.A. mini tennis accredited centre, and there are numerous weekly groups at red, orange and green level. For our top junior players we have performance squads with a 1:4 coach pupil ratio. These squads aim to help players gain the necessary skills to play tournaments, and squad members are recommended appropriate competitions to enter.
During school holiday times a different programme operates, with 3 or 4 day courses each week and a number of competitions and events e.g. American tournaments, fun days, handicap singles and doubles, timed tournaments and our own versions of the Davis Cup!