Junior Group Coaching is a great way to improve your tennis and fitness, learn a new skill, meet new friends, and level up your tennis game!

All Group Coaching courses are £10 per session. 

You will need a Kent Sport Pay to Play membership to join Group Tennis Coaching sessions. This is a free membership and is provided automatically when you create an online account. Please visit our website for more information about Kent Sport and our membership options.

You can call the reception staff on 01227 823 623 or email Lead Coach Nick Skelton with any questions N.Skelton@kent.ac.uk.

Finding the right session

Finding the right level to start at can be tricky. The following guide will help you to understand where to best place yourself to begin with, and our LTA accredited coaches will then guide you to the most suitable session.

RED - You are a Beginner starting your tennis journey, it is all new. Or maybe you haven't played in a while (maybe since school!). You may understand a few shots but have limited experience. Judging the incoming bouncing ball can be tricky. You may need to develop your confidence. 

ORANGE - You are an Improver, you can judge the bounce of a medium-paced ball, rally a bit and are beginning to develop a serve and return. You know the rules and understand the basics of the game. You are on your way.

GREEN - You are now at an Improver+ level. You can serve and return a serve regularly. You can cope with most shots at a medium pace and rally frequently. You are beginning to develop your match-play skills.

PINK - You play at an Intermediate level. You can cope well in all areas of play, at a medium pace and have some match-play experience. You can confidently play the game.

BLUE - You are at an Intermediate+ level. You can cope with a higher pace in most areas of your game and are a confident competitive player.

INDIGO - You are a Club player. You are happy with high levels of pace and spin in most areas of your game. You are or have been a regular competitive club player and understand basic tennis strategy.

VIOLET - You are a Competitor. You are an experienced competitive player. You can deliberately play fast and slow-paced shots, with a variety of spins and angles. You have an understanding of set plays and tactics. Singles and doubles. 

BLACK - You are an advanced player. You have reached a high level of skill and knowledge in all areas of the game, technique, mental toughness, physical ability, resilience, and emotional control. You are confident on the court and resilient in competitive matches.