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October half term tennis activities
We have two activities on during October half term.
Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th October Girls intro to tennis course 10am-1pm on each day. £35.00 for 2 mornings and all the kit you need to play including racket , t-shirt, balls. Ideally aimed at girls new to tennis. Please get in touch for more info.
Wednesday 30th October 10am-1pm
Monster smash tennis camp & competition for boys and girls aged 5-12 years. £18.00 for non-members. Discounts available for members and siblings. Haloween themed fun morning.
Kids can dress up in costumes if they want to.
Please get in touch for more info.
Introduction
Hi my name Matthew Watson and I am fully qualified LTA level 3 tennis coach. I have over 20 years experience in coaching tennis to players of all abilities. I have worked in a number of different venues including tennis clubs ,sports centres and schools.
I have 3 children of which two have a form of disability. I belive in making tennis inclusive and like to think i offer tennis for everyone. Tennis is a fantasic sport which is great to keep fit , improve mental health and is a great way to meet new people.
Tennis is a huge part of my life and want to give back to the sport and let others enjoy the experience of playing this amazing sport.
I currently work at East Bergholt tennis club full time along side our schools tennis programme.
I hold the following professional Qualifications
- LTA Under 10 Performance Speciality Course
- LTA Club Coach
- LTA Development Coach Award
- LTA accreditation including DBS, safeguarding and First aid trained
During my coaching career I have picked a number of achievements including :-
- Suffolk LTA Development coach of year 2022
- Regional LTA (Central & East Region) Development coach of year 2022
- Tendring sports personality of the year (Coach of Year)
- Essex County Tennis Association Development Club Coach Award
- Essex County Tennis Association Acknowledgment for outstanding work in club and junior development
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Where we teach
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East Bergholt Tennis Club
Gandish Rd Playing Fields, East Bergholt, COLCHESTER, Suffolk, CO7 6TP