Schools

Coaching in Schools

Coaches across Shropshire deliver tennis coaching in primary and secondary schools throughout the year. This coaching takes place before, during and after school times. Having a tennis coach teaching the sport to school children has many benefits for the school, the club/centre and the coach. Thousands of children are introduced to tennis each year in school and are then encouraged to carry on playing at their local club or centre. This helps tennis venues grow their membership and coaching programmes, whilst also adding to the school's curriculum.

Primary Schools Tennis Competition

Primary School Children are given the opportunity to compete in a Mini Red School Team Competition in Year 3.  The competitions are organised locally based around the Schools Sports Partnerships and the Competition Managers with the winning teams qualifying for the county finals.

The County Finals in 2010  took place at Welti Health & Fitness in July with Radbrook 1 the eventual winners.

Secondary Schools Tennis Competition

Secondary School Children are given the opportunity to compete in various individual and team events. The Shropshire County Secondary School Final took place at the Shrewsbury Sports Village in June.

Courses for Teachers and Young People

There are several courses that teachers and young people can attend to help them deliver tennis activities in school or at their local club.  These courses are:

• Primary Schools Teachers Course
• Secondary Schools Teachers Course
• Tennis Leaders Award
• Competition Organisers Course

Please check out the courses section of the website for the latest dates.  If you would like to attend one of these courses or organise a course in your area, please contact a member of the Shropshire/Staffordshire Team at the county office.

Get Involved: Local Contacts

Shropshire Partnership Development Managers

• Jamie White – Telford PDM - Jamie.white@taw.org.uk
• Frankie Williams – Telford PDM - Frankie.williams1@taw.org.uk
• Chris Jew – Bridgnorth PDM - Email TBC
• Krisiten Wood - South Shropshire PDM - Kristien@fsmail.net  
• Denise Lee – Shrewsbury PDM - Dleepdm@yahoo.co.uk  
• Fiona Edwards - North Shropshire PDM - Fedwards@lakelands-school.co.uk  

Shropshire Competition Managers

• David Kilby – Senior Competition Manager (Bridgnorth & South Shropshire) - Davidkilby@tiscali.co.uk
• Nadine Berry – Competition Manager (Telford) - Nadine.berry@taw.org.uk
• Hayley Bladen – Competition Manager (Shrewsbury & North Shropshire) - H_bladen@hotmail.co.uk