The Coaching Programme at Drummond is run by Head Coach Sophie Blake and Louis Hawthorne.
Sophie Blake is an Accredited LTA Level 3 coach. Her fun and energetic adult and children’s coaching programme covers all ages and abilities, from four to 104.
All chidren's coaching is booked by the block using the link in Further Information at the bottom of the page
Adult Coaching is just turn up on the day and pay.
Members and Non Members are welcome at junior and adult coaching.. Non Members pay a small supplement.
Click on the link below for a flavour of the coaching and opportunities 'tenniswithsophie' has provided over the years!
Tennis Coach Sophie Blake Davis Cup Legacy - YouTube
Coaching Programme 2025
JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMME
Summer term 21 April x 10 weeks
Autumn term 25 August x 7 weeks
Wednesday Red ball 3.45-4.30pm
Friday All Levels
Red and Orange ball 1-2pm
Green ball 2-3pm
Yellow ball 3-4pm
THEN 4-5pm. The return of the hugely popular Joint Junior and Adult Cardio - must be able to rally with yellow balls
All adults welcome to join whether after work, as a warm up for the social night, to accompany their child or just because they are free at that time. Feel free to bring friends.
This is a pay as you go class so you can come to the class whenever suits...
ADULT COACHING PROGRAMME
21st April to close of courts excluding July for the camp and August for the tournament
- Tuesday cardio 9-10am
- Thursday technique and tactics 9.30 – 11am
- Friday (joint adult-junior) cardio 4-5pm (until darkness prevails)
July adult summer camps 12-1pm every day when the junior camps are running.
Adult coaching is just turn up and pay on the day.
SUMMER CAMPS July x 4 weeks Mon to Fri
Juniors 9-12pm
Adults (Yes!) 12-1pm
7-11th July (All days Mon to Fri)
14-18th July
21-25th July
28-1st August
MINI TOURNAMENTS (exact format tba)
Monday 19th May – Victoria Day 1-4pm
Saturday 7th June 1-4pm
Saturday 27th September 1-4pm
FURTHER INFORMATION -
Children's coaching throughout the year is always booked directly through the link below where times and descriptions of all the different options at Drummond are available.
To see photographs click on the tab at the top of this page.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/sophieblakecoaching/Coaching/Junior.
Should you have any queries please email sophieintrinity@gmail.com
Adult Group Coaching runs during the term time coaching programme. No pre-booking is required for the Tues and Thurs classes. You can just turn up on the day but he best way to stay informed and in touch is to ask Sophie to be added to the Drummond Coaching WhatsApp.
- Tuesday Adult Cardio (9-10am) is a wonderful way to get fit. It is suitable for all levels and you choose how much of a work out to make it.
- Thursday Adult Technique and Tactics (9.30-11am ) is aimed at post improvers and is a great way to build up skills and confidence while also getting to know other people to hit and play with, out with coaching. To see photographs click on the tab at the top of the page.
- Friday 4pm-5pm New Junior and Adult Cardio See info above
- Individual/Small Group Coaching is available. Contact Sophie for further information. Non members . For non members the cost of your lesson includes a £5 Guest Fee. The £5 Guest Fee applies per person. This fee is paid to the club by the coach.
Please contact Sophie if you are not sure about your level or your child's level or if you have any other questions.
07535 626229