Our Coach

Derek Rogers (07885 874031) is the Head Coach, having  been coaching full-time for 30 years and at Chelmsfordians Tennis Club for 20 years. He is an LTA accredited coach qualified to Senior Club Coach Award level and keeps up to date with regular coaching development, First Aid and safeguarding courses. He is also a former captain and player for Essex over 45s team. Non-members are welcome to join coaching sessions and pay a small supplement in addition to that paid by club members.

Juniors

During term times, there are twelve junior after-school classes each week covering all age groups from Mini-Red up to Year 13.

We also run junior holiday courses in the main Easter and summer holidays as well as the May and October half-terms. 

Download an application form for the May half term junior coaching course here

Forms for the summer holiday courses will be available here from May,

Please download an application form for junior term time coaching coaches starting in April here

Ladies

We run Ladies’ coaching groups on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30 am to 11.00 am with a maximum of twelve players per session. Additionally, Derek organises regular ‘Ladies’ Coaching Days’.  They last for 5 hours and include technical drills, video analysis, lunch and a tournament.

Adult Improvers Group

Thursdays 7:15 – 8:30 pm

Come to an evening coaching session with Derek and then stay for Social Play.  This session is proving extremely popular so contact Derek to check availability.  Non-members are welcome.

If you would like more information regarding any of these  courses, please phone Derek on 07885 874031 or email coaching@chelmsfordianstennis.co.uk or download an application form here -  Coaching Application Form