Junior Group & Academy Coaching
All the information you need about our Junior Coaching Programme should be on this page.
If you have any questions or if your kids are attending for the first time, contact us beforehand so we can check that they will be in a group with an appropriate level of challenge - pete@amherstcoaching.co.uk / 07767 124983.
If you can, please register with the LTA as a parent to book your child in for Development and Academy courses as it helps us to keep our records up to date and will help you later on in you child's development to enter LTA events and tournaments. Registering is free and fairly simple - check out our Booking Help page for more information.
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 Term 2025
Summer Term 1 (5 Weeks) Wednesday 23rd April to Sunday 25th May
Half Term - 26th May to 1st June
Summer Term 2 (7 Weeks) Wednesday 4th June to Sunday 20th July
PLEASE NOTE - Saturday Pay & Play sessions with Helen will continue through the summer holidays on these dates - 26th July / 2nd August / 9th August / 16th August
SUMMER TERM 2 BOOKING IS NOW LIVE - SCROLL DOWN TO BOOK DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMY PLACES.
Autumn Term 2025
Autumn Term 1 (6 Weeks) Saturday 13th September to Sunday 26th October
Half Term - 27th October to 2nd November
Autumn Term 2 (6 Weeks) Wednesday 5th November to Sunday 14th December
SUMMER CAMP!
Drop the kids off for a few hours in the holidays so they can have some fun tennis at Amherst LTC!
Summer Holiday Camp days are 11am to 2:30pm.
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.
Just Turn Up & Play - No Booking Needed - Cash Or Card Payment On The Day
PLEASE NOTE -
- If your kids are attending for the first time, contact us beforehand so we can check that they will be in a group with an appropriate level of challenge - pete@amherstcoaching.co.uk / 07767 124983.
- Remember the 10:45am start time for Saturday Green / Yellow Ball to allow time for payments.
- Saturday Pay & Play sessions with Helen will continue through the summer holidays on these dates - 26th July / 2nd August / 9th August / 16th August.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm - Red / Orange Ball with Helen - 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 - Age Guide - 5-9 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members
Saturdays 10:45-11:45am - Green / Yellow Ball with Helen - Age Guide - 9-16 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members.
If you couldn't pay for your child's Pay & Play session on the day for any reason, you can use the payment link below -
JUNIOR CLUB
Organised Play, Practice, Games, Refreshments
7-16 years
£3 Members / £6 Non-members
All standards welcome -
2-4pm Sunday afternoons.
Sessions run through the term apart from Half Term weekend.
Development Squads
Development Squads are for junior players who love playing tennis and want to commit to regular weekly training.
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.
All bookings are online with full payment in advance for each 5-7 week block.
Make sure that you have checked with the coaching team before booking!
e-mail: pete@amherstcoaching.co.uk
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm - Green Ball Development with Helen - £42 Members / £49 Non-Members for 7 weeks
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm - Green Ball Beginner/Improvers with Helen - £42 Members / £49 Non-Members for 7 weeks.
To join the club for a reduced coaching and Junior Club fee and to be able to practise independently, click here -
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AmherstTennisClub/Membership/Join
Academy
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 Junior & Senior Teams
~ Develop Character And Life Skills
Academy Training includes ideally at least a group session on Thursday and regular matchplay practice at Sunday Junior Club.
Regular extra or occasional top up individual lessons at a reduced rate are also available. Extra matchplay and competition is part of the Academy training - some competitions may require extra payment.
Academy players are expected to be Amherst members, which means they get extra time to practise independently, plus the reduced member rate of £3 per Junior Club session. They can also earn Senior Status and play for the Club Junior and Senior Teams.
To join the club, click here - https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AmherstTennisClub/Membership/Join
The Academy Squad is 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 organise a try-out.
All bookings are online with full payment in advance for each 5-7 week block.
Make sure that you have checked with the coaching team before booking!
e-mail: pete@amherstcoaching.co.uk
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm 10U Orange Ball Academy with Helen
Book Here For Summer Term 2 10U Orange Ball Academy (7 weeks - June 5th to July 17th).
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm 12U Green Ball Academy with Helen
Book Here For Summer Term 2 12U Green Ball Academy (7 weeks - June 5th to July 17th).
Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm 16U Academy with Pete
Book Here For Summer Term 2 16U Academy (7 weeks - June 5th to July 17th).
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.
BACS PAYMENT
If you have missed a payment window or would rather pay for any of the junior sessions by BACS,
click here for details - BACS PAYMENT PAGE.