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.
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
Term Time Coaching Programme 2024
Summer term starting 15 April x 9 weeks
Autumn term starting 26 August x 7 weeks
Junior Classes - these are all booked through the ClubSpark link below
Monday Match play
4 - 5pm
Wednesday Red ball
3.45 - 4.30pm
Friday all levels
1-2pm. Red ball
1-2pm. Orange ball
2-3pm. Green ball
3-4pm. Yellow ball
4-5pm. NEW!! Joint Junior and Adult Cardio - not much skill needed. Just basic rallying.
Juniors can ask their parents to join - particularly those in the 3pm class who can join for the cardio after their class and encourage a parent to take part as well!
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...
£6 members and £8 non members for the hour class
Mini Junior Tournaments
6th and 20th May 2.30-4pm
Age TBA
Summer Camps
July x 4 weeks – 1 July – 26 July - Monday – Friday
Juniors: 9-12pm (book through the ClubSpark link)
Adults: 12-1pm - just turn up and play
How do I book coaching for children?
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
What about coaching for Adults?
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.
- NEW!! Friday 4pm-5pm New Junior and Adult Cardio See info above
- Individual/Small Group Coaching is available. Contact Sophie for further information.
- Improver and Intermediate Sunday Adult Coaching Sessions return 4-5 and 5-6 pm respectively from Sunday 5th May to Sunday 9th June coached by Fiona Shivas. Email fionashivas@me.com to book or for further information
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
Adult and Child Non Members are welcome to attend Group Coaching. The cost will include a non member supplement.