Junior Coaching
PTC JUNIOR PROGRAMME AUTUMN 2024
The Autumn Term 2024 starts on Monday, September 2nd and finishes on Saturday, December 21st. There will be no tennis during the half-term week commencing, Oct 28th (15-week term).
To take part in the Junior Coaching Programme all juniors MUST be members of the Club.
ALL bookings and payments for classes in the Coaching Programme must now be made ONLINE using the link provided before the start of term. Bookings should not be made directly with coaches.
FOR BOOKING AND PAYMENT CLICK HERE
There are detailed instructions on how to join the Club, book classes and add emergency/medical information which can be found HERE
Please note:
1. There will be NO tennis during the half-term week commencing October 28th.
2. Each class must have a minimum of 3 people to run. However, if there isn’t the required number you will be offered the option of a private lesson.
3. Please contact the coach if you’re unsure class will be taking place. Bad weather conditions do happen and a refund or an additional class will be offered if this happens more than once per term.
4. Please enter your emergency contact information and any relevant medical/allergy information via Edit details link under your child’s name when booking class.
5. The Club’s Welfare Officer is Jane Spencer. Jane is the first point of contact to raise a safeguarding concern. Her contact details are: 07958 691093 and her email address is janespencer87@gmail.com. A poster with her photo and details is on display on the Club’s noticeboard.
| 2024 JUNIOR COST | 2024 PRIVATE COACHING |
| 1hr Class £12 | 1 student £45 |
Please Note: All private lessons are run by a 24hr cancellation policy. If you cancel with less than 24hrs notice the lesson will be charged in full.
*Child’s school year as of Sept 2024*
| Junior Programme | |||
| PENSFORD BLUE YOUTH | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 16:00-17:00 | Combines fun lessons and activities that build core tennis skills. The class will have a strong emphasis on ball skills, balance and overall co-ordination. | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD RED YOUTH | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 16:00-17:00
| Combines fun lessons and activities that build core tennis skills. Children are introduced to tennis in a progressions format geared to their athletic development as they grow and learn. | Coach Allocated: Dragan, Vedran & Michael |
| PENSFORD ORANGE YOUTH | Monday & Friday 17:00-18:00 | These sessions will be played in three quarter court using the orange ball. The aim will be to get students rallying more comfortably and starting to develop their topspin. We will also be looking to improve accuracy and placement during point play. | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD GREEN YOUTH | Monday & Friday 17:00-18:00 | Children’s first introduction to full court tennis, these sessions will be played with a green ball. We will be looking to continue developing technique, consistency and ball placement. | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD JUNIOR TENNIS | Monday 18:30-20:00 & Saturday 13:30-15:00 | These sessions will aim at further developing consistency, placement, increased ball speed and a higher level of control utilizing all types of spin. Match play tactics and point situations will also be focus upon. | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD TEEN TENNIS | Monday 20:00-21:30 | These sessions will aim at further developing consistency, placement, increased ball speed and a higher level of control utilizing all types of spin. Match play tactics and point situations will also be focus upon. | Coach Allocated: |
| Squad Sessions (Invitation Only) | ||
| All students who have shown potential and improvement within the junior programme may be asked to join the squad sessions. These sessions will be geared towards juniors looking to further develop their tennis skills and possibly compete in tournaments outside the club. Many within these groups will be asked to represent Pensford in the Junior Surrey Leagues. | ||
| PENSFORD RED YOUTH SQUAD | Friday 16:00-17:00 | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD ORANGE YOUTH SQUAD | Thursday 17:00-18:30 | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD GREEN YOUTH SQUAD | Monday 17:00-18:30 | Coach Allocated: Dragan, Alastair |
| PENSFORD YELLOW YOUTH SQUAD | Thursday 16:00-17:30, Thursday 17:30-19:00, Friday 17:30-19:00 | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD JUNIOR TENNIS SQUAD | Thursday 17:30-19:00 | Coach Allocated: |
| PENSFORD TEEN SQUAD | Wednesday 18:00-19:30 | Coach Allocated: |
| Saturday Match Play Sessions | ||
| Maximum 15 per session. | ||
| Pensford Youth & Junior sessions | Saturday 11:30-13:00 | Coach Allocated: |
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Where do we go for the sessions?
Drop-off and pick-up will take place from courtside unless otherwise informed. Parents are welcome to watch the sessions, drop and go, or relax in the Clubhouse/patio area. If you are late picking up then your child will remain with the coach until you arrive – either on court or in the clubhouse. Children Year 6 + (11yrs) are permitted to make their own way home.
Can I leave my child at the club outside of their lesson?
No. Children in Year 5 or below must be accompanied on site by a parent/guardian at all times. On court this is the supervising tennis coach; off court your child is your responsibility.
How many children will be in a group?
Groups are run in accordance with LTA Coach: Player ratio guidelines, however we aim to run sessions at a ratio of 8:1. Tennis Leaders will also be used where necessary with appropriate qualifications (and DBS if applicable). Occasional D of E volunteers will also be present during sessions.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our Head Coach Michael Jones on 07976 228 075 or via email at mjtennis@hotmail.co.uk