Coaching at Knowle Lawn Tennis Club
Our Coaches
We employ a number of qualified coaches to run a range of training courses that are designed to meet the needs of all ages and abilities. If you would like to learn how to play tennis, or if you are looking to improve your game, Knowle Lawn Tennis Club can help you out.
Everyone is welcome to attend coaching sessions even if you do not join as a member. However, if you do decide to join as a member, then you will be entitled to a reduction in group coaching fees.
Mat Thompson
07753 746126
matt-thompson1984@hotmail.co.uk
David Willford
07480 909 290
willford_david@yahoo.co.uk
Junior Coaching
Matt and Dave offer a range of course for all ages throughout the week which can be pre booked. Activities will include skills and games and will cover basic agility, balance and co-ordination with the main priority to have FUN!
If you are unsure about which group you should attend, then please contact the coaches and they will be happy to discuss this with you.
Saturday mornings (Book in Advance)
All juniors are welcome to come and join our fun Saturday morning sessions, however ADVANCED BOOKING is REQUIRED. You can book on via https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MatthewThompsonCoaching
| Session | Time | Member Price | Non-member Price |
| Mini Blue (age 4-8) | Saturday 9am – 10am | £4.00 | £6.50 |
| Mini Orange (age 8-10) | Saturday 10am – 11am | £4.00 | £6.50 |
| Mini Green (age 10+) | Saturday 11am – 12pm | £4.00 | £6.50 |
| Mini Yellow (age 4+) | Saturday 12pm – 1pm | £4.00 | £6.50 |
In addition to Saturday morning coaching, we also run weekly tennis courses.
These sessions are run on a block basis and will need to be booked and paid for in advance directly with Matt or Dave via https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MatthewThompsonCoaching
**WE ALSO RUN HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS**
Mini Blue: Children will learn fundamental skills for tennis through play in a fun, stimulating and safe environment. Children will be encouraged to make decisions and positively cooperate with other children. Sessions will be active with skills being developed at an appropriate pace to the child’s experience and ability.
Mini Orange: Children learn the rules & scoring to play the game from serve & return. Coaches will support children to grow their motor skills (orientation, hand-eye coordination, running & moving) to play in a dynamic environment. At the Orange stage children will increase proficiency, problem-solving skills & learn sportsmanship.
Mini Green: Children enjoy playing tennis on a full size court. Coaches will help children to grow their game to play with variety and will continue to improve their tactical awareness whilst refining technique. Children will become more autonomous and accept greater responsibilities.
Mini Yellow: Children are now playing on a full size court with the balls the professionals use. Children will continue to explore different game styles and start to find their own. They will evolve through well-rounded motor skills development whilst improving their physical capacities. By this stage, children will be tennis fans for life!
Adult Improvers
Our adult improver sessions is for anyone who wants to learn how to play tennis or for people who may not have played for a while and want to improve their confidence and playing technique before joining as a full member of the club.
Our adult improver group coaching sessions run on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm. For complete beginners, we also run a beginners session on Thursday evenings at 6:15pm.
If you are unsure about which group you should attend, then please contact Dave or Matt and he will be happy to discuss this with you.
| Session | Time | Member Price | Non-member Price |
| Adult Beginners | Thursday 6.15pm – 7.15pm | £4.00 | £7.00 |
| Adult Improvers | Thursday 7.15pm – 8.15pm | £4.00 | £7.00 |