Head Coach – Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is the clubs’ Head Coach. He will be happy to help you from complete beginner to advanced team player. How you are coached is up to you, it can be in one of our group sessions or on a personalised 1-1 basis.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact Alex directly:
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Coaching
A comprehensive range of coaching on offer for individuals, groups and Juniors
Sessions run throughout the week. They include:
- improver/ intermediate development programmes
- cardio tennis
- doubles builder
- a full term time junior programme
- tennis camps during school holidays
Classes on offer
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| Tots 3-5 years | Tots enables children to learn the basics and how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities, based on the fundamental areas of balance, co-ordination, agility, movement and racquet and ball skills | |
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| Mini Red 8 years & Under, Smaller court, 19” – 23” Racquet | At Mini Red players start developing the core skills of movement, coordination and basic technique. Players take part in lots of fun activities and play short matches and team competitions. | |
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| Mini Orange 9 years & Under, ¾ Court, 23” – 25” Racquet | Players use lower compression balls, use more advanced tactics and techniques. Competition includes slightly longer matches, often played as part of a team. | |
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| Mini Green 10 years & Under, full court, 25” | Racquet At this stage we continue technical and tactical development using increased power and spin, as well as specific athletic skills. Competition is both individual and team-based. | |
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| Juniors – U12, U14 & U 18 Full court, Yellow ball Players | Junior tennis caters for serious or social players. The whole court game is now being developed tactically and technically, using a normal ball. Competition is both individual and team-based. | |
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| Club Squad Available for all ages (invitational only) | Squads are for players who want to take their tennis a little more seriously. These groups are designed for players who are committed to regular coaching (more than twice a week) and competition. Club Squad Plus – Invite only. | |
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| MULTIMIXER | FOR ALL THE FAMILY – Fun games & social competitions, coaching & skills for all ages (junior & adult) and all playing standards | |
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| Tennis Xpress | Fast track beginner’s course. This class is for players who have not played before or who want to learn basic rallying and serving skills. | |
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| Technical Blitz | Players will learn to develop their tactics to include developing rallying skills, net play and start to use the serve to create an advantage. | |
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| Doubles Builder | This class will learn more advanced shots including the use of spin and power. Tactics for doubles and singles will be covered in more detail. | |
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| Cardio Tennis | Cardio Tennis is a fitness workout on a tennis court. Fast moving drills be used and music will help keep you in your workout zone. | |
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| Drills Challenge | These sessions will be focused on one main shot and using it to your advantage. They will include tactical and technical in-depth advice and coaching, proceeding to tactical advice and putting it in your game. |
Terms & Conditions
| Bookings | ………………….. | Bookings should be made in advance. Players on the programme will receive priority booking for the new term. |
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| Wet weather sessions | The coach will notify you of any cancelled lessons due to wet weather within an hour of the start of the lesson. In the case of a cancellation, the lesson will be made up in the extra weeks provided (half term or end of term). | |
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| Membership | If you would like to join the tennis club, you will benefit from the lower cost of lessons, the use of club facilities & member programmes. |