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This is our brand new programme designed to cater for a wide range of skills and starting from 1st Feb.   You may remember we trialled a number of coaching clinics during the latter part of last year and we are extending this concept into 2025.   We have worked hard to cater for a wide range of playing standards, from the Improvers through to Team players.   In total, there will be four adult groups and one group for teens.   The club anticipates investing £1,200 which means we are able to subsidise the coaching by 50%.   This is a fantastic commitment and on a scale not seen before.   You will be asked to pay just £5 per session, the normal cost would be £10 per person.   

Every member of the club is invited to participate, just remember that spaces are strictly limited and it will be on a first come, first served basis.   You are only able to sign up for one group and on a session by session basis, this maximises the number of members able to benefit.  

The key points are as follows:

1. These sessions are open to fully paid up members only.
2. All the sessions will be coached by Patrick Armstrong.
3. There will be a maximum of eight players per session.
4. You need to sign up on a session by session basis if you wish to participate – this helps us manage numbers.
5. There are five coaching options (see below with the sign up instructions), you must choose just one to join
6. Patrick, with help from Duncan, Martin and Elena will ensure that each player is in the most appropriate group.
7. Don’t be offended if you are asked to change group, we want this to work for you and everyone in each group.
8. We hope to provide eight sessions for each group through the year, approximately once per month i.e. there will be eight sessions for Improvers, eight sessions for Intermediate etc.
9. There is a fee to play – the fee is £5 per session you sign up for, payable to Patrick.
10. The programme for the Improvers and Intermediates will be published on the coaching pages of the website.

Coaching options:

• Improver – Usually 1pm Saturday – Sign up though Patrick Armstrong (message Patrick on 07837 851190, ideally via WhatsApp)
• Intermediate – Usually 1pm Saturday – Sign up though Patrick Armstrong (message Patrick on 07837 851190, ideally via WhatsApp)
• Teenagers – Usually Sunday with Teens Casual Tennis – Sign up through Jonathan Wood (email: juniors@cuckfieldtennisclub.org.uk)
• Ladies Team Player – Usually during Team Training – Sign up through Sarah Fricker
• Men’s Team Player – Usually during Team Training – Sign up through Sam Brookland

We are fortunate to have members who will act as leads to make sure each session runs well. The leaders are Elena MacGregor, Duncan Tanner, Sarah Fricker, Sam Brookland and Jonathan Wood.

FAQ

Question: What do I need to do to sign up?
Answer: If you are an Improver or Intermediate please sign up now by messaging Patrick on 07837 851190, ideally via WhatsApp.  Otherwise contact the person named in the list above.   Remember, you will need to sign up for just one group and on a session by session basis.

Question: I play in a team and wish to join one of the Team Coaching groups.   When will these occur and how do I sign up?
Answer: Both the Ladies and Men’s Team group coaching will take place during team practice.   Speak to your team captain to sign up.

Question: I am a teenager and wish to join the Teens Coaching group.   When will this occur and how do I sign up?
Answer: The Teens group will have their coaching during the Sunday afternoon Teens Casual Tennis.   Speak to Jonathan Wood, or send him an email (email: juniors@cuckfieldtennisclub.org.uk).

Question: How do I pay my £5?
Answer: Please pay your £5 to Patrick direct.   Patrick will let you know the best way to pay. 

We will evaluate how the programme is working throughout the year and will adapt as necessary.

The idea behind the programme is to make sure we offer coaching at the right standard for all members at an affordable price. It was designed by Rowan Williams, Carol Guest, Martin Shoesmith and Patrick Armstrong.  

We hope you will find the sessions a great way to develop your game, if you have any questions please message any of the above or Douglas Mower (email: chair@cuckfieldtennisclub.org.uk).  

Group Dates Announced

More dates will be added later.

Improvers:

- 1st February
- 1st March
- 12th April

Intermediates:

- 8th February
- 8th March 
- 26th April