2025 COACHING INFO

Hi everyone, 

Spring is upon us finally, and we've hopefully made it through the worst of the cold weather. It can only get better from here! There is a slightly longer break in between sessions this time as there is an open day on the 27th of April, so i'm waiting until after then to see if I can get any new players booked on. 

 

Please find below a few details for the coming blocks. This includes any important information regarding sessions, on / off-court standards, and any further information. As always, if anyone has any questions then please don't hesitate to ask via email or text!

 

  1.  As we are getting to warmer weather, please ensure your child comes with a water bottle to the session. We can provide cups of water if necessary, but I highly reommend they come prepared with their own water just in case! 
  2. Although the weather should be getting warmer, sessions may get cancelled due to rain. This may occur on the day of the session once I get a good idea of the forecast, so please be prepared for any potential cancellations. This will all be communicated as soon as possible!
  3.  Please let me know in advance if any of the children are okay to walk home. This information needs to be directly communicated from a parent or guardian, and not from a child. 
  4. I plan to get a whatsapp group set up for each session so we can exchange any messages regarding the sessions. I have found this to be a preferable method of communication for a lot of people (including myself) instead of emails so once everything settles I'll look to get those set up!
  5. I know some players may have birthdays during the block which MAY mean they are the age required for an older class. If this is the case and you are unsure what to do, then please send an email and we can discuss what the best course of action for your child will be. Some players may want to stay in the same class so they aren't split up from friends, some may not feel confident to move up etc. 
  6. Easter and Summer camps will occur once I get days, times and staff organised. All details regarding camps will be communicated closer to the time, so keep an eye out! 
  7. I'm keen to get some development squads started and league teams playing in the summer league, so any information in relation to either topic will be communicated also when I can get details finalised. 

 

Finally, I just want to make a point about on-and-off-court standards as well. The following is what I expect from a group of players during a session:

  1. All players will respect one another and the coach while on or off the court. A good level of sportsmanship must be shown at all times while playing. 
  2. No bullying or name calling while on court.
  3. The players will respect all equipment used and not thrown or stood on.
  4. The clubhouse is to be kept tidy, so it must be left as it is found.
  5. The courts are not to be drawn on with rackets as this can cause damage to the courts.
  6. Any instructions given to the players by the coach must be followed quickly and safely.
  7. If a player is seen to be doing something dangerous or disresepctful during a session that affects themselves or someone else, they will be sent off for the rest of the session and the parent will be spoken to directly about these actions. 

 

I hope this is all okay, and I appreciate you taking the time to read it through. Looking forward to starting the next block! 

Callum Simpson