Coaching
Our coaching team runs coaching sessions for juniors on a Tuesday evening at the club. Through the winter months we head to Bishop Barrington Academy for sessions indoors and under floodlights.
Our current programmes are shown below. If you would like any further information on coaching please drop us an email at [email protected] or visit www.dctp.org.uk
Our coaching programmes are ran through the Durham Community Tennis Partnership, who provide a comprehensive programme for children and adults of all ages.
Youth Blue (2-6yrs) - Learn The Basics
This is an introduction to tennis. Here, we’ll help kids improve their balance, agility and co-ordination while teaching them about the sport we love. At this stage it’s not about winning or losing, it’s just getting to grips with the basics.
Coming Soon
Youth Red (6-8yrs) - Serve, Rally, Score
This will look a bit more like the tennis you know. You’ll see overarm serves, rallies and volleys. Coaches will help children to further develop their co-ordination, balance and speed. We’ll introduce relaxed competition here too.
Enquire --> Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Orange (8-9yrs) - Develop A Rounded Game
Time to throw in some tactics, problem-solving, and guides to sportsmanship and leadership. At this stage children will know all of the rules and will be serving and returning in matches.
Enquire --> Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Green (9-10yrs) - Test Your Skills
This is the big one. It’s time for kids to play on full size courts. Now it’s all about growing their game by fine tuning and refining the techniques they’ve learned so far.
Enquire --> Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Yellow (10+yrs) - Take Your Skills Further
Time to find your game. Playing on a full size court with the same size balls the pros use, kids will continue to explore different styles on the court, and start to choose their own. Designed for both beginners and intermediate level.
Enquire --> Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm
Adult Coaching
Get Into Tennis! (18yrs+) - Start Your Tennis Journey
New to the game or just getting back on the court? Our 'Get into Tennis' class offer adults with little or no experience playing tennis a comprehensive introduction to the sport. Adult Beginner Class teaches the fundamentals of the game, including developing technically sound forehands, backhands, volleys and serves. We help players to learn basic rules of the game and getting the ball in play. All equipment provided.
