BMTC for Juniors

QUOTATIONS "The child who enjoys playing tennis may be alone and, to a certain extent, this can be seen as either selfish or brave, but the child has to learn to win and lose gracefully, alone. This is a character building experience." LISA SCULLY-O'GRADY

BMTC is accredited by the LTA for Mini Tennis. Mini tennis is exactly what it suggests - the game of tennis modified for little, inexperienced people! Skills and tactics of the adult game can be learned but in a colourful way intended to sustain a youngster's interest.

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Did you know...

...that all Junior BMTC members receive a special discount at EVERY coaching session they attend?! Plus if you become a member of our club you receive an official BMTC membership card, stickers and a personalised club certificate if you are under 10! What are you waiting for? Go to 'How to Join' page and download your application form today!


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BMTC Mini Tennis Coaching

  

THE COACHES

        JAMES FOULK                             JASON WHITE

       LTA licenced coach CCA'd level 4                                 LTA licenced coach - DCA level 3

                          

THE COACHING PROGRAMME

MONDAY EVENINGS

5pm - 6pm   Mini Green Ball (aged 9-11 yrs beginners/improvers)

6pm - 7pm Yellow / Bronze (aged 10-14 yrs - improvers)

SATURDAY MORNINGS

9am-9.30am - Mini Red ball (aged 8 and under - mixed)

9.30am - 10.25am Mini Orange ball (aged 9 and under - mixed)

Junior group sessions start at just £3 for 30 or 45 minutes (for club members). Non members pay £3.50. Please note, inder 6's register with the coaches for coaching but there is no charge to become a club member for this age.

For more information please contact the coaches directly by emailing coaching@belpertennis.co.uk or call:

07962 186590 for Jason White (LTA Development Coach),

07590 909843 for James Foulk (CCA Qualified).

NOTICE TO ALL JUNIORS: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE NO BIKES OR OTHER SPORTS ON OUR COURTS - IT RUINS THEM AND THEY ARE VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE!

  ???15 QUESTIONS WITH JAMES FOULK???

  1. How old were you when you first started playing tennis? 11. I first had coaching aged 12½.

  2. What was the first club you ever belonged to? Belper Meadows! *cheer*
  3. What was you highest junior ranking? Inside British top 50 juniors.
  4. What do you consider to be your best ever tennis achievement?Reaching the national championships of great Britain, at under 16 level.
  5. Who is your all-time favourite male tennis player? Roger Federer.
  6. Who is your all-time favourite female tennis player? Steffi Graf.
  7. What is your favourite Grand Slam tournament? Wimbledon.
  8. What is your favourite tennis quote? “You can’t be serious, You cannot be serious!” John McEnroe at Wimbledon in 1981.
  9. Do you play any other sports? Cricket, football, golf, racket ball & squash.
  10. What is your current LTA rating? 5.2
  11. What racket do you currently use? Wilson K-factor.
  12. What is your favourite surface to play on? Grass.
  13. What is your best shot / weapon? Single handed backhand pass down the line.
  14. What are your coaching qualifications?Tennis Leaders Certificate, ECA (Elementary Coach Award), DCA (Development Coach Award) and CCA-d (Club Coach Award-Development).
  15. What coaching do you currently offer? Group, performance squads (3-5 players), one to one and shared lessons (2 persons).

James is LTA licenced coach with full LTA insurance, first aid certificate and CRB clearance.