Coaching

Ross Tennis Centre has a full programme of group coaching all year round, run by Craig Cook as Head Coach and the Team at Activate Sports Education.

Pickleball funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund #UKSPF

Free* adult pickleball (beginners level, all equipment provided) coaching sessions in January 2026, available to book from 18:00 on Monday the 8th of December.

Thursdays

6 week course on Thursdays 18:00-19:00 starting on the 8th of January 2026.  Book Here

Sundays

6 week course on Sundays 12:00-13:00 starting on the 11th of January 2026.  Book Here

* a £5 booking fee will apply  (Fully Booked)!

Skill Levels

The coaching team have introduced a skill levels matrix in order to offer some development of your game and have something to aim for.  These are as follows:

JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMME

Day Time Description Ages
   Monday 4.15 - 5pm Junior Development Red 4-6 years
  5:00 - 6:00 pm Junior Development Orange/Green 7-10 years
  6:00 - 7:00 pm Junior Development - Yellow 11-16 years
   Saturday 9:15 - 10:00 am Junior Development - Red 4-6 years
  10:00 - 11:00 am Junior Development - Orange/Green 7-10 years
  11:00 - 12 noon Junior Development - Yellow 11-16 years

BOOK COACHING

Junior sessions are charged per term- TRIAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE

For more information, please contact Head Coach- Craig Cook:

Email: craig@activatesportseducation.co.uk  Text: 07878 175594

www.activatesportseducation.co.uk

 

ADULT COACHING AND MATCHPLAY PROGRAMME

ALL ADULT SESSIONS ARE NON BOOKABLE - PAY AS YOU PLAY

For more information, please contact Head Coach- Craig Cook:

Email: craig@activatesportseducation.co.uk  Text: 07878 175594

www.activatesportseducation.co.uk

Day Time Description Skill Level Cost
Monday 12-1pm Low Intermediate 3.0+

Member £5

Non £8

Wednesday 10 - 11:30 am Intermediate/Upper Intermediate 3.0+

Member £7

Non £12

  6-7pm Low Intermediate/Intermediate 3.5+

Member £5

Non £8

Friday 6-8pm Club Social 3.0+ FREE
Sunday  10-12 noon Club Social 3.0+ FREE *

* 50p per week for balls

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

 

PICKLEBALL -

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - £5 per session members, £8 non members

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Members Only)- FREE 

Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm - £5 per session members, £8 non members

 

Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.

WHY PLAY IT?

  1. A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
  2. Played outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.
  3. Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
  4. Played as doubles or singles.
  5. Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels (our sessions are currently for adults)

NO NEED TO BOOK - Pay and you play

Private Tennis Lessons

Steve Barnett

Contact coach for details.

Tel: 07814534998

Email: steve@activatesportseducation.co.uk

 

Craig Cook

Contact coach for details.

Tel: 07878175594

Email: craig@activatesportseducation.co.uk


 

(Left to Right - Steve Barnett, Craig Cook)