Junior Group & Academy Coaching
All the information you need about our Junior Coaching Programme should be on this page.
If you do have any questions, please e-mail [email protected].
Please note that by booking on to and attending any of our coaching sessions, you are agreeing to our
Terms And Conditions of service and our Privacy Policy.
Summer Holiday Camps
Start 25th July Monday to Thursday for 5 weeks
11:30am - 2:30pm / Ages 5-16 /£18 per day
BOOK HERE!
NEW! JUNIOR CLUB
Organised Play, Practice, Games, Refreshments
5-16 years - £3 Members / £6 Non-members
All standards welcome -
Will Restart On Sunday afternoons
In September!
Summer 2022 Term Finished On Saturday July 16th For All Junior Group Coaching
Autumn Term Dates Will Be Up Soon. Summer Camp Is Running Through The Holidays.
Summer Block 1 - Monday April 18th to Saturday May 28th
Summer Block 2 - Monday June 6th to Saturday July 16th
Entry Level Pay & Play Sessions
Entry Level Pay & Play Sessions are for players looking to get a taste of the club programme or who play occasionally and don't yet want to commit to a Development Squad. Just turn up and play - no booking required. These sessions are also our Schools Link sessions thanks to Louis and the 6 Love Sports Coaching team.
Contact Louis Bradbury for more information about these sessions -
[email protected] / 07590 503951
Just Turn Up & Play - No Booking Needed - Cash Or Card Payment On The Day
Tuesdays 4:30-7:00pm - JUNIOR CLUB - Red Ball / Orange Ball / Yellow Ball with Louis -
Age Guide - 5-16 years - £3 Members / £6 Non-members
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm - Red Ball / Orange Ball with Louis - Age Guide - 5-9 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members
Saturdays 9:00-9:30am - Tiny Tots with Helen - Age Guide - 3-5 years - With Parent Participation! - £3
Saturdays 9:30-10:30am - Red Ball / Orange Ball with Helen and Louis - Age Guide - 5-9 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am - Green Ball with Helen - Age Guide - 9-12 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am - Yellow Ball with Louis - Age Guide - 12-16 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-member
Development Squads - Invitation Only
Development Squads are for children who have done entry level tennis and are showing a certain level of technical ability and the desire to focus more on improving their skills.
These squads are carefully arranged by the Coaching Team - if we think your child would be a good fit in a group, we will let you know and then you can use the appropriate Booking Link below for the suggested group and day if you decide to give it a go.
If your child would like to continue in a group, please make sure that we have your up to date e-mail address so that we can keep you informed of any news and upcoming events.
All bookings are online with payment in advance for each 5 or 6 week block.
Maximum 8 Players Per Group, Kids Love Tennis & Want To Improve.
Make sure that you have checked with the coaching team before booking!
e-mail: [email protected]
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm - Yellow Ball with Pete - £48 Members / £54 Non-Members for 6 weeks
- If you have been offered a place in this group - Book Here For The Second Half Of Summer Term.
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm - Orange Ball with Helen - £39 Members / £45 Non-Members for 6 weeks
- If you have been offered a place in this group - Book Here For The Second Half Of Summer Term.
To join the club for a reduced coaching fee and to be able to practise independently, click here -
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AmherstTennisClub/Membership/Join
Academy Squads - Invitation Only
Academy Squads include ideally at least one group session and an individual lesson. Extra matchplay and competition is part of the Academy training - some competitions may require extra payment.
Academy players have to be members, which means they get extra time to practise independently, plus they can earn Senior Status and represent the Club Senior Teams.
To join the club, click here - https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AmherstTennisClub/Membership/Join
Academy Squads are carefully arranged by the Coaching Team - if we think your child would be a good fit in a group, we will let you know and e-mail you a Booking Link for the group if you decide to give it a go.
If your child would like to continue in a group, please make sure that we have your up to date e-mail address so that we can keep you informed of any news and upcoming events.
All bookings are online with payment in advance for each 5 or 6 week block.
Academy Entry Is Based On Attitude & Commitment To Compete -
We Aim To Help Academy Players To -
- Develop An All-Court Game
- Compete Well In Local Tournaments
- Compete Well For The Club Senior Teams
- Develop Character And Life Skills.
Make sure that you have checked with the coaching team before booking!
e-mail: [email protected]
Mondays - 5:30-7:00pm U18 Performance with Ross
- Contact Ross for details and payment - [email protected] / 07398 158194.
Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm Green Ball Academy with Pete and Helen
- Option 1 - 1 Group + 1 Individual Lesson -
Book Here For Second Half Of Summer Term. - Option 2 - 1 Group Only - for Academy players who can only book on to one group session per week for now, but who are still a good fit in the group. Top-up lessons and membership are encouraged for this option to allow for independent practice and matchplay, but not required -
Book Here For The Second Half Of Summer Term.
Fridays 5:00-6:30pm U18 Performance with Ross
- Contact Ross for details and payment - [email protected] / 07398 158194.
Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm U18 Matchplay
- Invite Only - Contact Ross each week to confirm - [email protected] / 07398 158194.
Academy prices range from £25 to £45 per week.
Academy Players are expected to set an example and be role models for other junior players at the club by -
- Joining Amherst LTC and keeping their Amherst LTC membership up to date.
- Training, Learning and Competing with a positive attitude.
- Helping coaches, club members and other players where possible.
- Prioritising playing for club teams if asked.
- Organising matchplay and practice outside of Academy session time.
- Being a student of the game – learning independently.
- Competing whenever possible in appropriate internal and external competitions, tournaments and events.
- If awarded Senior Status at the club, to be especially careful of their behaviour and respectful to all senior club members, both on and off-court.