Coaching
Spring Term 2012 Ladies Courses Click Here
Spring Term 2012 Junior Coaching Click Here
Christmas Holidays 2011 Junior Activities Click Here
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Head Coach
Matt Trevail (LTA Licensed Coach).
With over 10 years coaching experience, Matt is an LTA Level 4 (CCA) Licensed Coach (CRB and first aid certified), with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. He is currently the Surrey U12 boys team coach and led them to the national final in 2010. He has also developed numerous juniors from complete beginners to top national level players.
For all the lastest coaching enquiries:
Phone: 07792 761595
E-mail: matt@shalfordtennisclub.co.uk
E-mail: matt@shalfordtennisclub.co.uk
Coaches
Matt Swanston - LTA Level 3 (DCA) Licensed Coach. 07896 688180 or swanny_matt@hotmail.co.uk
Jonny Thomson - LTA Level 3 (DCA) Licensed Coach. 07931 855131 or Jonnythomson@ymail.com
Ashley Mount - PTR Licensed Coach. 07769 810550 or ashleymount@fsmail.net
Dale Simmons - LTA Level 2 Assistant Coach. 07906 134690 or acedale@hotmail.co.uk
Please contact coaches directly for further information about individual lessons.
Term Time
Courses for all levels and ages run throughout the Summer, Autumn and Winter terms
Mini Tennis
Mini Tennis is the worldwide system used to develop junior tennis players. For players to develop a range of physical skills, the red, orange and green stages, gradually teach tactical and technical elements of the game on smaller courts using slower balls. For more information from the LTA, click here
Mini Tennis Monkeys (4yrs+)
Mondays 3:45-4:40pm or Wednesdays 4-4:55pm
Mini Red Tennis used to develop Key FUNdamental physical skills and technique, to play a real match, with plenty of fun games
Mini Tennis Pro's (6yrs+)
Tuesdays 4-4:55pm or Thursdays 4-4:55pm
Mini Red/Orange Tennis used to develop those key skills in various games and activities, as well as learning a wider range of shots to use in playing matches.
Mini Tennis Masters (8yrs+)
Wednesdays 5-6:15pm
Mini Orange/Green Tennis used in graduating towards full court play, while developing a range of shot techniques and more advanced physical skills.
Junior Coaching Squads
These are based on drills and adapted matchplay to put technical and tactical skills into practise for singles or doubles. Racket, body and footwork technique are all worked on, as well as physical conditioning. All this is done with the aim for players to compete in club competitions, local league matches and various tournaments.
Junior Development Squad (10yrs+) - Mondays 4:45-5:40pm
Junior Performance Squad (10yrs+) - Tuesdays 5-6:30pm
Senior Development Squads (12yrs+) - Mondays 5:45-6:55pm and Thursdays 5-6:30pm
Senior Performance Squad (14yrs+) - Mondays 7-8:30pm
School Holidays
Summer, Christmas and Easter holiday camps are all available
Mini Tennis Camps (4-8yrs)
Weekdays 11-1pm
Mini Tennis Red/Orange, with lots of activities and games to develop physical skills and technique for all the essential shots used to play a tennis match
Tennis and Sports Camps (9-14yrs)
Weekdays 1- 4/5pm
Developing a full range of shot techniques and game tactics, as well as physical conditioning and skills
Singles and doubles matchplay matches
Tennis tournament on the last day
Additional Sports: alternative sports played on Shalford Green at the end every day after the tennis (next to courts)
GAMES, COMPETITIONS AND PRIZES EVERY WEEK ON ALL CAMPS
Ladies Coaching
Small daytime groups of 4-6 players develop tennis to hopefully put into practise in the Local Ladies League! Please enquire for further details.
Beginners - Thursday 10-11:30am
For those who haven’t played before (or not since school!)
Learn how to use the full variety of shots in the easiest possible way; forehand, backhand, serve and volley
Development - Friday 11-12:30pm
For those who haven’t played before (or not since school!)
Learn how to use the full variety of shots in the easiest possible way; forehand, backhand, serve and volley
Intermediate - Monday 9-10:30am
For those who have played to intermediate level before
Work on some modern shot techniques and learn a full range of tactics to use in different playing situations on court
Cardio-Tennis
Thursday 9-10am
The fun exercise class for any level tennis player (including beginners!)
Learn how to use the full variety of shots in the easiest possible way; forehand, backhand, serve and volley
Mini Red, Orange and Green Tennis from 4yrs+
Fun tournaments in the school holidays
Holiday Camps
Top level competition for 8yrs+
Indoor mini tennis in the village hall
All year round junior tennis (even Christmas tournaments!)
Top level performance squads
