Coaching
Our Head Coach Alistair Ward is an LTA licensed, CCA Level 4 Performance Coach. He is supported by Shaun Smith who is Level 3 LTA qualified. Between them they run a full programme of tennis including Mini Tennis, Junior Coaching, Junior Performance and Adult Coaching. Programme details can be found below.
Saturday Morning Coaching - Pay and Play (no booking required)
For juniors a great way to start playing tennis is through the Saturday morning pay and play sessions. Tennis sessions are for children aged 3 – 18 years, and are open to members and non-members with competition on the last Saturday of each month. We have rackets that you can borrow if it’s your first time.
9.00 – 10.00am Junior Red 5-8 years £4 members £5 non-members
9.30 – 10.00am Tiny Tots 3-5 years £3 members £4 non-members
10.15 - 11.15am Junior Orange/Green 9-10 years £5 members £6 non members
11.15 - 12.15pm Teen Tennis 11+ years £5 members £6 non-members
Saturday coaching will take place on the following dates in 2013;
May 11th 18th 25th
June 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
July 6th 13th 20th
September 7th 14th 21st 28th
October 5th 12th 19th 26th
November 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th
December 7th 14th
In wet / windy conditions please call or text Ali on 07737 592057 or Shaun on 07891 653281 to find out if tennis is running.
Junior Coaching
For more information on Mini tennis please visit the official LTA website.
Tuesday
4.00 – 5.00 Junior Red (Mini tennis for children 8+ under)
5.00 – 6.00 Teen tennis (for 11-16 years, speed drills at high intensity with some match play)
Thursday
4.00 – 5.00 Junior Red (Mini tennis for children for children 8+ under)
5.00 – 6.00 Junior Orange/Green (Mini tennis for children aged 9+10 years)
6.00 – 7.00 Teen tennis (Coaching, training and fun drills for 11–16 years)
Fridays
5.30 - 6.30 Teen tennis (Speed drills at high intensity and physically challenging with matchplay.
Lessons last 10 weeks and start at the beginning of each school term (Jan, April & September) with competition at weeks 5 and 10. Cost for a 10 week term is £65 members, £80 non-members payable at the start of each new term. To book onto any of the above courses please call Ali Ward on 07737592057 for an enrolment form.
Junior Performance Coaching
Junior performance coaching is for players wanting to compete regularly in tournaments and who are willing to train to a high level. You will receive goal setting and tournament advice. All performance players must have a Wootton Bassett tennis club membership.
Monday
4.00 – 5.00 Junior Green (Performance coaching for children 8+ under) £65
4.30 – 5.30 Yellow U14 (Performance coaching for 14+ under) £65 **
5.00 – 6.00 Yellow U12 (Performance coaching for children aged 9+10) £65 **
Tuesday
4.00 – 5.00 Yellow U12 (Performance coaching for 12+ under) £65 **
Wednesday
4.30 – 6.00 Yellow U18 (Performance coaching for 18+ under) £95
Thursday
5.30 – 7.00 Yellow U18 (Performance coaching for 18+ under) £95
Pay for 1 group and get the 2nd group for £40**
Lessons last 10 weeks and start at the beginning of each school term (Jan, April & September) with competition at weeks 5 and 10. To book onto any of the above courses please call Ali Ward on 07737592057 for an enrolment form.
Adult Coaching
Every week regular coaching lessons take place. During school holidays the pay as you go sessions continue and are open to nominated juniors and adults. These sessions are marked with a **
Tuesday
7.00 - 8.00 Improver / 8.00 - 9.00 Advanced
For players developing strokes and tactics to play competitive or social doubles. Lessons last 10 weeks starting at the beginning of each school term.
Cost £65 members £80 non-members.
Wednesday
9.30 – 11.00am Drills **
Drills for groundstrokes, volleys and smashes improving consistency, fitness and accuracy.
Cost £7 members £9 non-members
Thursday
7.00 – 8.00 Improver
For players developing strokes and tactics to play competitive or social doubles. Lessons last 10 weeks starting at the beginning of each school term.
Cost £65 members £80 non-members
Friday
10.00 – 11.30am Doubles strokes ** Match Play Tactics
Doubles looked at from a tactical viewpoint. For players that play to a team standard.
Cost £7 members £9 non-members
To book onto any of the above courses please call Ali Ward on 07737592057 for an enrolment form.
Individual Coaching
Individual lessons consist of 60 minutes on a 1 to 1 basis. Prices listed below cover the cost of balls and court fees.
Ali Ward £25 (members) £28 (non members) LTA Level 4
Tel 07737592057 email aliwardtennis@gmail.com
Shaun Smith £20 (members) £23 (non members) LTA Level 3
Tel 07891653281 email smith.shauntennis@gmail.com
Harry Steel £10 (members) £13 (non members) LTA Level 2
Tel 07872524196 email hazzasteel@gmail.com
All Coach’s have a full LTA license, first aid qualification and current CRB certificate.
Activity Camps
During the school holidays we run Activity camps which are great for sporty youngsters. The next camp will be summer 2013…………details coming soon !!