Junior coaching program
Held after school at Eaglemont Tennis Club
Head Coach Shane Scrutton runs the Yarra Tennis Coaching program at the picturesque Eaglemont Tennis Club. In his 7th 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.
Some students attend 2 or 3 sessions per week to accelerate their improvement and multi-lesson packages for advanced players are listed below.
2008 Junior coaching timetable
| Term 4 2008 Coaching Day | Term 3 start & finish dates | Term length | 45 minute lesson fee | 60 minute lesson fee | 90 minute squad fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Oct 6 – Dec 15 |
10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | $230.00 |
| Tuesday |
Oct 7 – Dec 16 |
10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | $230.00 |
| Wednesday | Oct 8 – Dec 10 | 10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | $230.00 |
| Thursday | Oct 9 – Dec 11 | 10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | $230.00 |
| Friday | Oct 10 – Dec 12 | 10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | $230.00 |
| Saturday (Macleod YMCA) |
Oct 11 – Dec 20 | 10 weeks | |||
| Sunday | Oct 12 – Dec 21 | 10 weeks | $150.00 | $180.00 | NA |
Junior group classes are held weekday afternoons
Description of different classes:
- 45 minute - Beginner-intermediate (ages 5 – 8) standard lessons
3.45pm to 4.30 pm (Thurs 4pm – 4.45pm)
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. - Term fee (based on 10 week term): $150.00
- 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. - Term fee (based on 10 week term): $180.00
- 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. - Term fee (based on 10 week term): $230.00
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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).
