COACHING PATHWAYS

A clear next step for every player.

From a first rally to focused competitive training, each programme has a purpose and a natural route forward.

Club Compete junior players enjoying a tennis experience together
YOUTH TENNIS JOURNEY

The right ball, court and challenge at every stage.

The colour stages help children learn with equipment that suits their development. Ages are a guide; confidence, experience and the coach’s recommendation also shape the best group.

BLUE / TOTS · APPROX. 4–6

Move, explore and enjoy

Fun games build balance, agility, coordination and early racket-and-ball confidence.

Next: Red

RED · APPROX. 6–8

Serve, rally and play

Soft red balls and smaller courts give children time to develop rallies, volleys and overarm serves.

Next: Orange

ORANGE · APPROX. 8–9

Build the whole game

A larger court introduces tactical choices, confident serving and returning, problem-solving and point play.

Next: Green

GREEN · APPROX. 9–10

Step onto the full court

A lower-compression green ball supports full-court movement while players refine technique and tactical awareness.

Next: Yellow or Invitational Green

YELLOW · APPROX. 10+

Develop an individual style

Full-court tennis with the standard ball, expanding playing styles, competition skills and ownership of the game.

Next: Team or performance pathway
YOUTH

Start well and build strong foundations.

Tots

6 places

Who it is forA structured coaching group with clear weekly themes and individual feedback.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupThe coach will recommend the next suitable group

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£9.00

Red

6 places

Who it is forYoung players developing movement, rallying and confidence with the red ball.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupOrange

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£9.00

Orange

6 places

Who it is forPlayers ready for a larger court, developing shape, movement and point play.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupGreen

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£9.00

Green

6 places

Who it is forPlayers building an all-court game before progressing to yellow-ball tennis.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupTeam Coaching or Invitational Green

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£9.00
PERFORMANCE

Train with greater purpose and commitment.

Team Coaching

10 places

Who it is forPlayers learning to train, compete and contribute confidently in a team environment.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupInvitational or individual performance planning

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed

Invitational Red

4 places

Who it is forSelected committed juniors who are ready for more focused technical and competitive training.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupTeam Coaching or the next invitational stage

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£15.00

Invitational Orange

4 places

Who it is forSelected committed juniors who are ready for more focused technical and competitive training.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupTeam Coaching or the next invitational stage

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£15.00

Invitational Green

4 places

Who it is forSelected committed juniors who are ready for more focused technical and competitive training.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupTeam Coaching or the next invitational stage

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle session£15.00
ADULTS

Coaching for every stage of the adult game.

Newbie

10 places

Who it is forAdults beginning tennis or returning after time away in a friendly, structured group.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupAdult Training 1

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed

Adult Training 1

10 places

Who it is forAdults consolidating dependable technique, movement and rally skills.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupAdult Training 2

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed

Adult Training 2

10 places

Who it is forAdults developing tactical choices and greater confidence in match situations.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupAdult Training 3

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed

Adult Training 3

10 places

Who it is forExperienced adults seeking challenging drills, tactical work and competitive practice.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupTeam or private performance coaching

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed
CARDIO

Move more, hit plenty and enjoy the energy.

Cardio

10 places

Who it is forAdults who want an energetic, music-led tennis workout for fitness and fun.

What players learnMovement, technique, decision-making and confidence through progressive weekly themes.

Recommended next groupNewbie or the appropriate Adult Training group

CoachTo be confirmedVenueWellowScheduleTo be confirmedSingle sessionTo be confirmed
Junior tennis player ready for competition
EDUCATION & TENNIS

Supporting the whole player.

Education-linked and expanded performance options are being developed. Families can contact Club Compete to discuss school commitments, training goals and an appropriate weekly plan.

Discuss a player pathway