Advantage Tennis

Free community tennis for inner-city youth in East London

Advantage Tennis is an accredited, free, inclusive tennis programme bringing the
sport to young people in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney.

Our mission is to open-up local access to tennis and give young people a chance to learn and enjoy the sport. We are not just teaching tennis and helping young people progress in the sport, but bringing people together, building confidence, creating new opportunities and strengthening the community.

Advantage Tennis is a not-for-profit community association. It is supported by Courtside and the LTA.

🌟 What We Offer

• Free weekly coaching sessions for young people aged 5-18
• Fun, active and inclusive sessions led by qualified LTA coaches 
• Opportunities to build confidence, improve fitness and make friends
• All equipment provided, just bring yourself!
• Free coaching for Youth Clubs and other community organisations in the holiday periods

Whether you are picking up a racket for the first time or want to take your game further, we’re here to support your journey on and off the court.

"Working with coach Alex has been a game-changer for me. Every lesson is a chance to improve not just my forehand or backhand, but my confidence and perseverance." Ibrahim age 16

📍 Where We Play

Our sessions take place at local parks and community courts across Tower Hamlets, including:

• Bethnal Green Gardens E2
• Victoria Park E9

All the sessions are free and all equipment is provided 

🤝 Who Can Join?

Our programme is open to all children and young people, with a special focus on serving those from underrepresented or low-income backgrounds. No experience needed, just a willingness to give it a go!

We welcome families, schools, and youth organisations looking to connect young people with tennis in a supportive, community-focused environment.

All our coaches are LTA accredited and subject to the LTA’s health and safety and
child protection policies (see section on ‘Our Constitution and Policies’).

"Alex's guidance and encouragement push me to be my best self on and off the court. I love how our sessions are a perfect blend of hard work and fun." Abdurrahman age 11

📝 How to Sign Up

Head to our Coaching page and select the session you’d like to attend.
All sessions are free, but spaces may be limited — booking in advance is advised.

🔗 Get Involved

We have achieved a lot in a short time thanks to the help of volunteers from the
community and the support of the LTA and Courtside Tennis, a not-for-profit
community interest company whose social purpose is to improve lives through
tennis.

If you would like to get involved with Advantage Tennis as a volunteer or supporter we would love to hear from you. We can be contacted at advantagetennis.tc@gmail.com
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"Tennis is not something that the majority of our young people would be in a position to access  and experience.  Over time we have seen them build up their ability and seen an increase in confidence  and motor skills. They now ask when they are going to tennis during every holiday and it is an activity they look forward to and enjoy. They would not have this experience if it were not for Advantage Tennis and Alex."

Gascoyne, Morningside & New Kingshold Youth Clubs

"Alex was brilliant during our tennis session with adults with learning disabilities. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and involved. The way he broke things down and encouraged people at their own pace made such a difference. He explained things clearly and kept the energy up, making it easy for people enjoy themselves. You could see how much the group enjoyed it and how confident they became as the session went on. It was such a smooth and positive session from start to finish - would definitely recommend him for all your tennis sessions!"

East London NHS Foundation Trust