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.
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.
Spring Term 2025
Spring Term 1 (5 Weeks) Saturday 11th January to Sunday 16th February
Half Term - 17th February to 23rd February
Spring Term 2 (6 Weeks) Wednesday 26th February to Sunday 6th April
BOOKING WILL BE LIVE SOON
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.
- Wednesday 4:30 Red / Orange Ball - for this session only, text Helen on 07981 170322 to book in anytime you decide to come along as the session will not run without minimum player numbers (you can still pay on the day).
- Remember the 10:45am start time for Saturday Green / Yellow Ball to allow time for payments.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm - Red / Orange Ball with Helen - Age Guide - 5-9 years - £5 Members / £6 Non-members - Text Helen on 07981 170322 to let her know you're coming or the session won't be on!
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 (Please note new start time).
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.
Sunday November 10th - December 15th
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 with Helen - £33 Members / £39 Non-Members for 6 weeks
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm - Green Ball Beginner/Improvers with Helen - £33 Members / £39 Non-Members for 6 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 they can 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 5:00-6:00pm 12U Green Ball Academy with Helen
Book Here For Autumn Term 2 Green Ball Academy (6 weeks - November 7th to December 12th).
Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm 16U Yellow Ball Academy with Pete
Book Here For Autumn Term 2 Yellow Ball Academy (6 weeks - November 7th to December 12th).
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.