Coaching at St.Columba's Tennis Club

We are proud of our coaching team and welcome players who want coaching. Our coaches are all highly experienced with both adults and children - they look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you on court soon!

St Columba's Tennis Club is supported by Club Coaches David James, Hiroko Craven and Jack Hughes, who all offer group and private coaching sessions.  Please click on the individual tabs above the banner at the top for more information about their coaching experience, coaching fees and contact details.

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David offers Adult Group Coaching at the following times:

  • Thursdays - 10:30-11:30  Adult Group Coaching
  • Saturdays - 13:00-14:00  Adult Group Coaching - Team/Club Standard
  • Saturdays - 14:00-15:00  Adult Group Coaching - Beginner/Improver

In addition, David runs Inclusive Tennis sessions for Juniors and Adults once a week, supported by Club member Stephen Williams:

  • Thursday - 16:30-17:15  Inclusive Tennis for 16 Years and Over
  • Thursday - 17:15-18:00  Inclusive Tennis for 5-15 Years

Please contact David if you are interested in taking part in any of the above lessons, or would like to arrange a private lesson (tennisdjames@gmail.com).

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Hiroko Craven Tennis offers coaching by Hiroko Craven and Jack Hughes, supported by an assistant coach.  Weekday Junior Coaching sessions are available at all levels.

  • Wednesdays - 17:00-18:20  Green Ball for 9-11 Years
  • Thursdays - 17:00-18:20  Yellow Ball for 11+ Years
  • Fridays - 15:50-16:30  Tots Tennis for 3-6 Years
  • Fridays - 16:30-17:40  Red/Orange Ball for 6-9 Years

Additional sessions are available for more advanced players, by invitation only:

  • Mondays - 17:40-19:00 Development Green Squad for 9-11 Years
  • Mondays - 17:40-18:50 Development Orange Squad for 6-9 Years
  • Tuesdays - 17:45-19:15 Junior Performance Squad for 11+ Years
  • Wednesdays - 17:00-18:20  Development Orange Squad for 6-9 Years
  • Thursdays - 17:45-19:15 Junior Performance Squad for 11+ Years

Please contact Hiroko for more details and to enrol (info@hirokocraventennis.com).  Courses are booked by term, however please do contact Hiroko if you have missed the beginning of the course and would like your Junior to enrol.

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Jack has also introduced a Cardio Tennis session for Adults as follows:

  • Wednesdays - 19:00-20:00 Cardo Tennis

Please contact Jack if you would like to know more about this session (jack.hughes321@googlemail.com).