Junior Coaching

We run various tennis coaching programmes for children of all ages (from age 3 and over) and all abilities - from complete beginners to those wishing to improve their game as well as advanced players.

Weekly Programmes - days, times and term dates

To check out our weekly programmes and term dates please go to our venue pages.

Structure of the Junior Coaching Programme

Stage 1 - Under 8 Tennis

For juniors aged between 4 & 6 years
An excellent way for those youngsters who cannot wait until they are old and big enough to venture onto a full-size tennis court
Played with specialised balls, incorporating coordination and footwork skills enabling control of the body & racquet head
Courses are held after school during term time or at weekends
Courses are over an 8 to 12 week period of 45 minutes or 1 hour duration each week
All equipment is provided
'Pay As You Go' or choose our discounted 'Block Booking' option.
For further details please email: enquiries@se-tennis.co.uk

Stage 2 - Junior Beginner Tennis Courses

For juniors from 7 years upwards
However, it is normal for these courses to be attended by 7 to 14 year olds. Older juniors often prefer to join the Adult Beginner courses - see the Adult Coaching Programme
Courses are ideal for the complete beginner or player wishing to learn the correct technique for the 3 most important strokes of the game
Courses are held during school holidays and during half-terms
Courses are 6 hours in length, usually held over 3 days
Payment is made in advance for the course
All equipment can be provided
For further details please email: enquiries@se-tennis.co.uk

Stage 3 - Junior Squads

This is the heart of the junior coaching programme
For all juniors who have at least an understanding of the basics in tennis
Squad with Maximum of 8 pupils to 1 coach
Squads meet at the same time each week, usually for 1 hour
All aspects of tennis are taught ie. technique, strategy, fitness, rules, psychology
Players are placed into a squad according to their standard and technical ability (NOT by AGE) Please see below
Squad D = for players still developing sound technique and not able to rally properly other than against the coach
Squad C = for players who can rally to each other and are starting to learn good strategy whilst developing better strokes
Squad B = for players who play well but are learning game plans, speciality strokes and more advanced strategies
Squad A = for fairly advanced players, and experienced and successful tournament players
You can pay for the term, or just for each session attended
For further details please email: enquiries@se-tennis.co.uk

Stage 4 - Elite Squad

A smaller squad, for players who are dedicated & very committed to tennis, and have aspirations of becoming World-Class
Players are selected for the Elite Squad from the Junior Squads but it may also include adults (over 18 years of age)
Held at least twice a week and are an extra to the Junior Squads
For further details please email: enquiries@se-tennis.co.uk