Our new league coaching sessions on Monday nights for men and Tuesday nights for ladies have got off to a fantastic start — with great turnouts, a brilliant atmosphere, and loads of positive feedback from everyone attending.

Led by Head Coach Tom Smith for the men and Kelliann Vennall for the ladies, each session delivers a focused hour of coaching designed to help players sharpen their doubles skills ahead of the league starting at the end of April.

What the sessions involve

Each week, players take part in:

• Coaching and doubles-specific drills

• Conditioned point play to encourage smarter decision-making

• Scenarios that push players out of their comfort zone to learn new skills and challenge what they think they’re already good at

The sessions have centred around key doubles foundations, including:

• Court coverage and positioning

• Simple but effective tactics

• Roles and responsibilities of each partner

• Useful techniques that apply to all doubles situations

We’ve also been looking closely at individual strengths and weaknesses, helping players understand what choices to make — and when — so they can take more control of their own doubles game during match play.

Outstanding value

At just £3 per session, it’s been a bargain coaching opportunity — and a great way to prepare for competitive tennis in a supportive but challenging environment.

Next session dates

Men (Mondays) – 6:30pm

• Monday 2 March 2026

• Monday 6 April 2026

Ladies (Tuesdays) – 6:00pm

• Tuesday 3 March 2026

• Tuesday 7 April 2026

To book on, please keep an eye on the club WhatsApp groups for the sign-up details.

Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who’s been involved so far — especially to those who’ve brought great energy, really engaged with the coaching, and helped make the sessions so popular. We’re excited to keep building on the momentum as we head towards the start of the league season.