Junior Coaching
COACHING STATUS Wednesday 13th March: Cancelled due to Coach LTA Training at Exeter
Our junior coaching groups operate during school terms, and we offer ‘Tennis Camps’ for juniors during most school holidays. Coaching group and tennis camp details are listed below and, when available, can be booked using the links shown.
To take part in junior group coaching, at least one parent must be registered on the Club’s website. We prefer children undertaking coaching to be junior members of the club. Non-members are welcome to attend junior coaching for a small additional fee - details are given in the booking links. Club membership covers a player's insurance, free access to the courts throughout the year outside group coaching times, and other benefits. Please see our ‘Membership’ page for more details about membership and fees.
Is your child new to tennis? If so, then LTA Youth Start provides a great introduction to the sport:
LTA Youth Start provides children aged 4-11 with a perfect start to tennis for just £29.99 (+£5 p&p) for which they will receive:
- Six top-class tennis sessions with specially trained coaches
- A tennis racket and set of balls
- A branded t-shirt
- Activity cards, a lanyard, stickers, and a certificate awarded by the coach at the end of the course.
A Booking Link will appear here when the next courses are available.
Do you have a child aged 2 - 4 years? Mini-Tennis for 'Tots' is designed for them:
Tennis Tots is a fun way to encourage younger children into tennis by helping with their co-ordination from an early age. Subject to sufficient demand, Tots’ group coaching (30-minute sessions) can be arranged by request. Enquiries via info@calnetennisclub.com.
For older children, our Junior Coaching Programme is as follows:
Wednesday Mini-Tennis: Red Ball (ages 5-8/9)
Mini-Red, group coaching is undertaken on a small tennis court (about half the size of a normal court) using special, softer (red) balls. Mini-Red coaching is the starting point for younger players; they will learn how to hit a ball and the basic shots of the game. Mini-Red coaching is provided at the club by Sid Falconer on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30 pm (contact details at the foot of his page). Click on the links below to book (coaching fees are reduced pro-rata if booked after the start of a course):
2024 Mini-Red group coaching starting 21st February for 6 weeks Book Here
Wednesday Mini-Tennis: Orange/Green Ball (ages 7/8-12/13)
With experience and/or age, Mini-Reds move up to the Mini-Orange/Green group. Mini-Orange/Green coaching uses a full court, smaller and firmer balls (orange and green) than Mini-Reds but not as heavy as normal 'yellow' tennis balls. Players will learn more about the tactics and techniques of the game as they start to develop their hitting, strokes, and skills. Mini-Orange/Green group coaching is provided by Sid on Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Click on the links below to book (coaching fees are reduced pro-rata if booked after the start of a course):
2024 Mini-Orange/Green coaching starting 21st February for 6 weeks Book Here
Wednesday Yellow Ball Juniors (ages 10 to 17)
Those juniors progressing beyond green ball move to yellow ball. Play is on a full-size court with the same size balls that are used by adults and professional players. These more able juniors will continue to explore distinctive styles on the court, improve their serves and playing strokes, and develop competitive play. Click on the links below to book (coaching fees are reduced pro-rata if booked after the start of a course):
2024 Yellow Ball Juniors' coaching starting 21st February for 6 weeks Book Here
Wednesday Junior Cardio Tennis (with adults):
This course is suitable for adults, and juniors aged 15 and over who normally play with yellow balls.
A link will appear here when the next junior cardio tennis course is available to book.
Please note our cancellation policy for all coaching:
Coaching fees for pre-paid courses are non-refundable for lessons missed or for early withdrawal from coaching, other than for exceptional reasons agreed with the Coach.
Coaching lessons cancelled by the Club or coach, for any reason (e.g. courts out of use, sickness, adverse weather), will be published on our Facebook page, therefore please ‘like’ the Calne Tennis Club Facebook page to ensure that you receive the notices and information about the groups. All pre-paid lessons cancelled in this way will be credited against the next term’s coaching fees or will be refunded.
Coach Contact Details:
Sid Falconer: Currently coaching at David Lloyds Tennis Club Swindon and Calne Tennis Club, LTA Level 3 Accredited coach, sjfalconer12975@hotmail.co.uk text messages to 07854 969603 (Sid is not able to take voicemails or voice calls).