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 - 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...
£6 members and £8 non members for the hour class
Mini Junior Tournaments
20th May 2.30-4pm Parent/Carer and Child
One other Junior Tournament still to be confirmed
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
Provisional October Camps - from Mon 14th-Fri 18th 10-12 Juniors 12-1 Adults
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. Non members can have a one off individual/ small group lesson. 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 before the lesson.
- Beginner and Improver 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
- Some Beginner/ Improver Sunday Coaching will take place Sept/Oct. See dates now added below
Sunday Beginner Group Sessions 5 Week Block from Sun 8th Sept 5-6pm
For anyone who is a beginner or wants to brush up on basic technique. The class covers grips,, grounds strokes, volleys and serve. Relaxed class with lots of practice through games.
Sundays: 8th September to 6th October at 5.00pm
Improver/Intermediate Group Sessions from Sun 8th Sept 12-1pm
For players who have some experience and an understanding of basic technique. Sessions will focus on improving strokes such as gaining more power and directing the ball, and this will be taught in the context of doubles play, covering court position, tactics and strategy.
Sundays: 8th September to 6th October at 12.00pm EXCEPT FOR Sun 22nd September when time likely to be 4-5pm but this is tbc
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