Tennis Coaching

Coaching

Chris Friend Tennis Coaching provides a variety of courses and squad groups for juniors and adult coaching groups. Whether you are a beginner or play regularly, socially or competitively, you are welcome to join in. We offer tailor made individual coaching for those who would like ‘one to one’ tuition or those who just want to improve their fitness. Ladies mornings are also available with coffee served afterwards. If you would like to share a lesson with friends, we offer ‘You three and me’ sessions. Team coaching is available for any club teams who wish to improve on their match play and tactics

Junior Coaching

Junior tennis is taught from the age of three using the LTA Mini Tennis programme. Players progress through the red, orange and green ball to fit their age and ability. Group and individual lessons are available. The emphasis is to have fun and learn basic skills in a friendly atmosphere. Juniors can start at any age and we always encourage and welcome beginners. For the more experienced player who plays regularly and may wish to compete, squads and individual lessons are also available

School Holidays

School Holiday camps are held throughout the year at various venues. Chris Friend Tennis Coaching also delivers curriculum and After School clubs to a number of primary schools and local Senior School. All pupils are introduced to the game of tennis and encouraged to continue playing through our tennis programme

Additional Services

Restringing of all types of rackets: choice of strings to include: Wilson, Babolat, Prince, Head, Gosen, Luxilon. Wilson agent supplying tennis rackets and shoes.

Re-grip service
Grip build up
Grommet replacements
Free advice

Testimonials

Joe has significant difficulties coping with day to day life due to his Autism which limits his social interaction and his motor skills to a degree. We have both spent time watching Chris teach Joe and are amazed by the improvement in his tennis which is surpassing what we ever thought he would achieve. Joe has had occupational therapy in the past to assist with his balance, coordination and strength and we believe that all of these have improved greatly through his tennis tuition.

Mark Button

It’s so different from anything else I can do, my son says when I have played I look like a different person.
Mrs Reynolds 92 years of age

The effect it has had on Win is clear, her self-esteem has grown, she feels she has a purpose and more importantly has something to tell her family about each time she has had a lesson. Her physical fitness has also improved, with the strength in her right arm increasing.

Amanda Denny

Recreation & Activities Co-ordinator, Ross Court Care Home

Chris Friend has recently completed a term's tennis lessons with a Y5/6 Class at our School. This was funded from the Sports Premium Fund. The lessons were such a success that we increased from our initial half a term to a full term as we could see the direct benefits on the children.
Many of the children from Brampton Abbotts are from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Sara Herriott

Deputy Headteacher, Brampton Abbotts CE Primary School, Ross-on-Wye