Adult Coaching
Wood Vale has 3 LTA qualified tennis coaches.
Linda Jones is Level 4 Perfomance Coach. She coaches private sessions Monday - Friday, as well as Improvers, Rusty Rackets and Women's Team Training sessions.
Tsvetelina Jones is Level 3 Coach. She offers private lessons all ages and levels, as well as runs the children's programme on Sunday and Cardio Tennis on Thursday.
Geoff Jones is Level 2. He coaches private lessons, as well as runs all levels weekday and weekend group sessions.
Please see Wood Vale Coaching Team for further information on each coach as well as contact details.
The following are the current coaching sessions. They are open to non-members but only if spaces are available. Priority booking is given to members.
Monday Improvers – Mondays 9.30-11.00
Please, contact Linda to book - T: 07974 159047, E: linz6@hotmail.co.uk
This class is aimed at an improver level from those who have started more recently or just need to brush up on their skills. If you're not sure a about level, please do contact Linda. We aim to provide an encouraging, friendly, fun and social environment. We teach the fundamentals of rallying, ball control and a good technical base on all the shots, along with tactics, matchplay and fun games. The idea is to give you a comprehensive base with which you can go on to play the game with confidence and enjoyment.
Tuesday Intermediate Level Team Training – Tuesdays 9.30-11.00
Please, contact Linda to book - T: 07974 159047, E: linz6@hotmail.co.uk
This session is aimed at improver, intermediate and advanced people looking to play competitive tennis. The main emphasis is on drills and tactical play in doubles matches. Sessions will cover all the shots as well as tactics of matchplay, in a fun and encouraging environment.
Men’s Quality Practice – Wednesdays from 9.30 – 11.00
Please, contact Geoff to book T: 07479 151159 E: caiotennisltd@gmail.com
Opportunity to hit lots of balls, practise technical tips and tactical play in competitive but fun environment.
Cardio Tennis – Thursdays 12.00 – 13.00
Please, contact Tsvetelina to book T: 074477139946 E: caiotennisltd@gmail.com
Cardio Tennis is a fun, high energy group fitness class that combines music and tennis with cardiovascular exercise. Session includes warm up, coach fed balls followed by drills and games. Basic level of fitness and ability required.
Women’s Team Coaching – Fridays 9.30 – 11.00
Please, contact Linda to book - T: 07974 159047, E: linz6@hotmail.co.uk
Team coaching session for 1st, 2nd and 3rd team members by invitation. Includes ball skills and technical tips, builds tactical awareness as preparation for matchplay.
Women’s Team Coaching – Fridays 11.00 – 12.30
Please, contact Linda to book - T: 07974 159047, E: linz6@hotmail.co.uk
4th team coaching session for members by invitation. Includes ball skills and technical tips, builds tactical awareness through drills and patterns of play, as preparation for matchplay.
Saturday Improvers – Saturdays from 9.00 to 10.30
Saturday Intermediates – Saturdays from 10.30 – 12.00
Saturday Advanced – Saturdays from 12.00 to 13.00
Please, contact Geoff to book T: 07479 151159 E: caiotennisltd@gmail.com
These sessions aim to help players improve consistency on groundstrokes, as well as improve volley and serve, learning tactics and match play for both singles and doubles.