Our Coaching ethos is simple, to provide a safe environment where we can inspire our players to love the game as much as we do. At KES CTC, our highly experienced team of LTA Acredited coaches follow the LTA Mini Tennis Programme for all our players between 4-10 years old, who will then play yellow ball when they turn 11. Below is a brief LTA description for what each age group involves.

• Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. Players learn to serve, rally and score with a slow ball, as well as learning the movement and co-ordination skills needed for tennis. Players are encouraged to play fun competitions in teams and as individuals, with short matches using tie-break scoring.
• Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. Players develop a rounded game learning a range of techniques and tactics. Courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts. There are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring
• Mini Tennis Green is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Orange and is for children aged 9 and 10. Players can now put their technique and skills into practice on a full size court with a faster ball which will help them develop all aspects of their game. There are individual and team competitions, with scoring extended to short sets.

Our current programme

If you feel like your children would like to be considered for the Academy Programme, please feel free to get in touch with our head coach Ashley Swift. This isn't necessarily aimed at the elite, but for those who wish to play more competatice tennis and show a comitment to representing KES CTC in Junior team events over at Easton. We hold regular invitational evenings for the Mini tennis, so please keep checking our social media to find out when the next date is.

The Junior coaching programme runs during the King Edward Academy High School term time, and is open to anyone wishing to take part. Our team of experienced LTA Accredited coaches run these classes all year round, with an all inclusive policy for anyone wishing to take part. For any further information, please feel free to contact the centre on kesctc@aol.com, or 01553692949