Please note: All those who have coaching at Crick and West Haddon Tennis Club are expected to be club members (or to pay the relevant fee for the individual/block of sessions as specified by the Club).
See the 'how to join' section of the website for membership details.
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Ian Shorrocks is the club coach and has set up and continues to grow a full coaching program at the Club.
He is fully accredited with the LTA as a level 2 coaching instructor and as such is fully DBS checked, insured and has completed all of the necessary first aid and safeguarding training required to coach adults and children.
He is currently working towards a level 3 coaching qualification.
As a bit of background he has been involved in every facet of the game that he can, whilst continuously striving to improve himself as both a player and a Coach.
As a Coach he has a passion for coaching every age and ability, via both group and individual lessons, from complete beginners to the more performance-based players.
Outside of coaching, he regularly volunteers in assisting inclusive tennis (tennis for the disabled) sessions for both adults and children. He is also a dedicated and fully qualified UKRSA racquet stringer and technician.
He has recently completed his training as a line umpire, in the hopes of fulfilling his dream of getting
personally abused by Nick Kyrigos at Wimbledon. When he isn't doing any of the above, he plays tennis too!
Junior coaching 2024
The next set of junior sessions are as follows and are held at the tennis courts on the playing field, Northampton Road, West Haddon. Parking & toilets are available on the playing field at NN6 7AR.
Red: Age 5-8 Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm - April 17th & 24th, May 8th, 15th & 22nd, then weekly from 5th June to 17th July (inclusive) Cost £60 for members, £65 for non members.
Orange/Green: Age 9-11 Saturdays 9.00-10.00 am - April 20th & 27th, May 4th, 11th & 25th, then weekly from June 8th to July 20th (inclusive) Cost £60 for members, £65 for non members.
Yellow Age 12+: Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm - April 17th & 24th, May 8th, 15th & 22nd, then weekly from 5th June to 17th July (inclusive) Cost £60 for members, £65 for non members.
Please note it is fully expected some sessions may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as poor weather, the price is fixed at a lower cost to accommodate for that.
For more information and to book onto the sessions, contact Ian on: ishorrocks@live.com or 07855 279298
Adult coaching sessions 2024
Cardio tennis sessions and Intermediate adult group coaching classes are now available on Saturday mornings.
Cardio classes are from 10-11am and Intermediate adult group classes from 11-12am. Beginners sessions can be added if there is enough interest - please contact Ian if you might be interested in these.
For those who've not heard of Cardio tennis, it is an exercise class tailor made for every age and fitness ability. It involves chasing after low compression tennis balls in every conceivable direction fed by the coach who can make it harder or easier for each person. This is accompanied by upbeat music, and as well as being good for overall fitness, it's great fun! As it's mostly coach driven feeding it can also be a good way to get used to hitting a tennis ball and getting into the game of tennis itself.
The intermediate adult class is for players hoping to develop their skills to take them to the next level. Players will be expected to be able to engage in point play and so will need to be able to serve and rally from the back of the court. For those of you who have been attending the current team coaching on Wednesday nights, you are more than welcome to join in, but it is worth bearing in mind that there may be a few less experienced players joining the session.
The cost of each of the cardio and intermediate adult group sessions is £6.00 each.
Ian is also available for individual or small group coaching sessions.
If you have any questions or are interested in any of these sessions, please feel free to contact Ian on 07855 279298 or ishorrocks@live.com. He will be more than happy to help.