Junior Coaching
Our structured junior pathway takes young players from their first steps on court through to competitive tennis, with expert coaching at every stage.
A Pathway for Every Young Player
Our junior coaching programmes follow the LTA's proven development pathway, ensuring every child receives age-appropriate, engaging coaching that builds skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of tennis. All sessions are delivered by LTA-accredited coaches in a safe, supportive environment.
Programme Overview
Ages 3–4 years
Tots Tennis
Saturday 9:30–10:15amAll levelsFun introduction to tennis for our youngest players. Focus on coordination, movement and racket skills through games and activities.
Coach: Divij Sharan
Ages 4–8 years
Mini Tennis
Thursday 5–6pmAll levelsIntroduction to tennis using smaller courts and softer balls. Developing hand-eye coordination, movement, and fun.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Mini Tennis
Friday 4–5pmAll levelsIntroduction to tennis using smaller courts and softer balls. Developing hand-eye coordination, movement, and fun.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Mini Tennis
Saturday 10:30–11:30amAll levelsIntroduction to tennis using smaller courts and softer balls. Developing hand-eye coordination, movement, and fun.
Coach: Divij Sharan
Ages 9–14 years
Junior 9–14
Saturday 11:30am–12:30pmAll levelsFull-court tennis for developing juniors. Tactical development, match play, and progression for competitive tennis.
Coach: Divij Sharan
Ages 11–15 years
Junior 11–15
Wednesday 7–8pmAll levelsStructured coaching for juniors aged 11–15. Focus on technique, tactics and competitive match play.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Junior 11–15
Thursday 7–8pmAll levelsStructured coaching for juniors aged 11–15. Focus on technique, tactics and competitive match play.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Junior 11–15
Friday 5–6pmAll levelsStructured coaching for juniors aged 11–15. Focus on technique, tactics and competitive match play.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Ages U13
U13 Boys Performance
Tuesday 5:30–7pmPerformanceHigh-performance training for under-13 boys competing at county and national level. Intensive tactical and technical coaching with Divij.
Coach: Divij Sharan
U13 Girls Performance
Friday 5–7pmPerformanceHigh-performance training for under-13 girls competing at county and national level. Intensive tactical and technical coaching with Divij.
Coach: Divij Sharan
Ages 16–18 years
Junior 16–18
Friday 6–7pmAll levelsCoaching for older juniors aged 16–18. Advanced technique, tactics and preparation for competitive play.
Coach: Alan "Bart" Smethurst
Holiday Camps
Fun, active tennis camps for juniors during school holidays.