Junior coaching program
Held after school at Eaglemont Tennis Club
Some students attend 2 or 3 sessions per week to accelerate their improvement. Private lessons are also available on request.
Class timetable and pricing:
|
45 minute group lesson classes |
60 minute group lesson classes |
90 minute squad lesson classes |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 3 |
$170.00 |
$200.00 |
$260.00 |
Term 4 |
$170.00 |
$200.00 |
$260.00 |
Junior group classes are held weekday afternoons
Term 3 Dates
- Monday 12th July to Sunday 19th September 2010
Term 4 Dates
- Monday 4th October to Sunday 19th December 2010
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday classes finish 8th, 9th, 10th December.
- Monday & Tuesday classes finish 13th & 14th December.
- No coaching on Sunday November 1st , Monday 2nd November & Tuesday 3rd November (Melbourne Cup long weekend).
Description of different classes:
- 45 minute - Beginner-intermediate (ages 5 – 8) standard lessons
3.45pm to 4.30 pm
Lessons focus on the development of sound technique on forehand, backhand, volley, smash & serve and correct grip. Lessons include some rallying practise and singles or doubles play.
- 60 minute - Intermediate-advanced (ages 8 – 12) standard lessons
4.30 to 5.30 pm (Thursday 4.45pm – 5.45pm)
Lessons focus on the development of advanced stroke technique; particularly topspin, slice and improvement of rallying consistency, net play and service power.
- 90 minute squad - Advanced standard squads
5.30 to 7pm (5 to 6.30 pm Fridays, not held Thursdays)
Lessons focus on the development of advanced stroke techniques and tactical play in singles and doubles, as well as footwork and fitness improvement through competitive drills and an overall emphasis on individual improvement.
Prorata lessons
- All children who enrol after the first week of coaching will have coaching fees applied on a pro-rata basis (i.e. missed lessons will not be included).
The coaching program
Head Coach Shane Scrutton runs the Yarra Tennis Coaching program at the picturesque Eaglemont Tennis Club. In his 10th year as Head Coach Shane has developed a program that caters for 5-year-old beginners up to elite squad players. After school classes run for 45 minute, 1 hour and 90 minute sessions (depending on standard) to cater for pupil progression and development.
