Growing Tennis in Norfolk Schools
Norfolk Tennis has developed a strong and growing presence in schools across the county through annual festivals, teacher training, leadership programmes and community outreach.

These activities provide pupils and teachers with fun, inclusive, and competitive tennis experiences, regardless of playing ability.

🏫 LTA Youth Schools Teacher Training
We are proud to report that 102 primary and 25 secondary school teachers have now completed the LTA's online 2-hour Teacher Training Workshop.

Upon completion, as a one-off, schools receive either:

- £250 of FREE tennis equipment, or
- £250 of coaching with a local LTA-accredited coach.

Teacher training continues through 2024. In rural areas especially, we’ve helped establish new school–club links.

🔗 Visit the LTA Youth Schools website to register or learn more.

🎾 Primary Schools Tennis in Norfolk

- More than 50 schools are preparing for the Norfolk Primary Schools Mini Tennis Festival 2025
- The 2024 Festival welcomed hundreds of pupils for a day of fun and friendly tennis

Norfolk Primary Schools prepare for a Summer of Tennis 2025
Norfolk Tennis Primary Schools Mini Tennis Festival 2024

🏫 Secondary School Leadership Programme
In Summer Term 2025, LTA Level 5 Master Coach Stuart Silvester will deliver the LTA Youth Tennis Leaders course at:

- Hethersett Academy
- Thorpe St Andrew School
- Iceni Academy
- Cromer Academy
- Acle Academy

The 3-hour in-school course covers:

- Basic coaching skills
- Running competitions
- Creating a safe tennis environment

In 2024, 150 students (Years 8–10) completed the course and were invited to join the Norfolk Tennis Leadership Pathway, a programme supporting their progression to LTA Level 1 Tennis Assistant.

📧 To find out more, contact Donna Andrews: donna@tennisforlife.co.uk

🤝 How Coaches Can Build School Links
Coaches can grow their programmes by working with schools. All resources are available in the Coach Secure Area under:

- “My Resources” → “Expand into Schools”
- “School–Club Links” page: includes template emails, a letter from LTA CEO Scott Lloyd, and real coach case studies.

🌟 Personal Development Pathway for Girls (Ages 14+)
The PDP was launched in 2021 as part of the LTA’s She Rallies legacy. Run by Norfolk Tennis and WimX, it supports young women in developing coaching and leadership skills.

Key features:

- For girls aged 14+
- Led by Donna Andrews
- Includes the Tennis Leaders course and practical coaching at clubs/events

Progresses to:

- Level 1 Taster (age 15)
- LTA Tennis Assistant (age 16)
- Level 2 Tennis Instructor

📞 For more info, contact Donna Andrews: 07714 474153