Coaching

 

Here at Goole Tennis Centre, we run group coaching sessions for members of all ages and abilities, consisting of our Junior Development Programme, our Adult Programme, and our Performance Programme. Details for each of these can be found below, including an outline of each session included.

Please see our Programme Structure section for a handy breakdown of our different age group categories.

 

Individual coaching is available upon request, see below for prices (- this does not include £6 / hour indoor court fee.)

 

Meet Our Team

  • Head Coach / Level 4 Coach: –  Steve Turnbull,  £34.00 / hour
  • Level 2 Coach: – Joseph Fletcher, £22.00 / hour

Mobile: – 07872 859343

 

 

Programme Structure

Programme runs on the school term time dates for East Riding of Yorkshire. Age groups are flexible and are adapted where necessary.

 

Junior Development Programme

 

 

  • Tuesday 18:15 – 19:15, Mini Green + Yellow. £7 per session 

This session combines improver 'green' and 'yellow' players. 'Greens' will become accustomed to the layout of the full-sized 'Green' court and more emphasis is now placed on technique as well as more tactical matchplay awareness. 'Yellows' use a full-sized court and full (yellow) tennis balls. At this point, we expect players to have a greater understanding of both tactical play and technique. We strongly encourage attendees to start taking part in local tournaments to gain experience competing.

 

  • Friday 16:00 – 17:00,  Mini Red. £7 per session

This session has the primary focus of fundamental coordination and balance development, while creating a fun environment for tennis and learning.

 

  • Friday 17:00 – 18:00,  Mini Orange. £7 per session

This session builds on the fundamentals aquired in the 'Mini Red' / 'Tiny Tots' sessions. It requires that the players can start a rally and continue it cooperatively. We encourage attendees to start taking part in local tournaments to gain experience competing.

 

  • Saturday 09:00 – 09:45, Tiny Tots + Mini Red. £6 per session

This session has the primary focus of fundamental coordination and balance development, while creating a fun environment for tennis and learning.

 

  • Saturday 09:45 – 10:45, Mini Orange + Mini Green. £7 per session

This session focusses on the basic rules and tactics of matchplay. The players will become accustomed to the layout of the larger 'Orange' or 'full-sized Green' court. More emphasis is now placed on technique as well as further improvement of coordination. We strongly encourage attendees to start taking part in local tournaments to gain experience competing.

 

Adult Programme

  • Monday 10:00 – 12:00, Over 50s. £9 pay + play (concessionary prices) ** email to sign up ** 

This session consists of coaching 10:00 - 10:45, followed by organised matchplay where coffee will be made available. It is aimed at all abilities and everybody is made to feel welcome. 

 

  • Monday 19:00 – 20:00, Adult Intermediates. £7per session OR £9 pay + play 

This session will build on fundamentals learnt throughout the 'Adult Beginner' sessions. While still learning further technique, more emphasis will be placed on tactical awareness, therefore attendees should be able to maintain a baseline rally.  

 

  • Tuesday 13:30 – 15:00, Ladies’ Session. £9 per session OR £11 pay + play 

This session consists of coaching 13:30 - 14:30, followed by singles / doubles matchplay where the playing standard is intermediate. Within the coaching, players will focus on both technical and tactical concepts which they should aim to utilise in the matchplay.

 

  • Tuesday 19:15 – 20:15, Adult Beginners (AVAILABLE TO NON-MEMBERS). £7 per session OR £9 pay + play 

This session consists of coaching focussed on the basics of tennis. It is aimed at those who have either never played tennis or those who have had a prolonged break from the sport and are wishing to return. All equipment can be provided.

 

  • Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00, Adult Club Night. £9 per session OR £11 pay + play 

This session consists of coaching 19:30 - 20:30 and is aimed at intermediate players. A further hour of matchplay requires that attendees are able to maintain a baseline rally. This session is a great opportunity to meet other club members and practise matchplay in a fun but competitive environment.

 

  • Thursday 19:00– 21:00 Men's Session. £9 per session OR £11 pay + play 

This session is an active one that consists of coaching 18:30 - 19:30, followed by competitive doubles / singles matchplay. Attendees will undertake drills and exercises throughout the first hour that they are later expected to apply in their matchplay; they should attend with good energy and be ready to learn.

 

  • Friday 09:30 – 11:30, Adult Advanced Club Team Morning. £9 per session OR £11 pay + play 

This an active session aimed at improver and team players. It consists of 60 minutes of singles / doubles drills followed by an additional 60 minutes of matchplay. Emphasis is placed on technique and tactics and due to the nature of the session, players should come with good energy and be ready to learn.

 

Performance Programme

All Performance Programme sessions are invite only. 

 

  • Monday 17:00 – 19:00, U18 Performance Squad. 

This is a high-intensity session that incorporates strength + conditioning, coaching, and preparation for tournaments. It is essential that attendees come ready to apply themselves and learn. The focus will be to develop more advanced tactical and technical abilities, ready for application in tournaments and matchplay.

 

  • Tuesday 16:45 – 18:15 and Thursday 16:00 - 17:30

This session builds on the fundamentals aquired in the 'Mini Red' / 'Tiny Tots' sessions. It requires that the players can start a rally and continue it cooperatively. It incorporates strength + conditioning through footwork and agility exercises which will lay the foundation for their future tennis. Attendees are strongly encouraged to start taking part in local tournaments to gain experience competing.

 

  • Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00, U18 Performance Squad. 

This is a high-intensity session that incorporates strength + conditioning, coaching, and preparation for tournaments. It is essential that attendees come ready to apply themselves and learn. The focus will be to develop more advanced tactical and technical abilities, ready for application in tournaments and matchplay.

 

  • Thursday 17:30 – 19:30, U18 Yellow Performance. 

This is a high-intensity session that incorporates strength + conditioning, coaching, and preparation for tournaments. It is essential that attendees come ready to apply themselves and learn. The focus will be to develop more advanced tactical and technical abilities, ready for application in tournaments and matchplay.

 

  • Saturday 10:45 - 12:15, U14 Performance Squad.

This is a high-intensity session that incorporates strength + conditioning, coaching, and preparation for tournaments. It is essential that attendees come ready to apply themselves and learn. The focus will be to develop more advanced tactical and technical abilities, ready for application in tournaments and matchplay.

 

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Telephone number: 01405 766721 or 07795517880

Email address: gooletenniscentre@gmail.com

 

 

 

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