Schools Tennis

Coaching in Schools

Coaches across Staffordshire 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 or Year 3/4.  The competitions are organised locally based around the Schools Sports Partnerships and the Competition Managers with the winning teams qualifying for the county finals.

In 2010 over 370 players from across Staffordshire and the Black Country competed in this competition. A report from the Staffordshire county finals can be found here.

Details of the 2011 competition will be available here shortly.

Secondary Schools Tennis Competition

Secondary School Children are given the opportunity to compete in various individual and team events. 

Details of local competitions will be available shortly.

Details of National Competitions

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 Staffordshire Team at the county office. 

Improved Access for Students

Schools that have built links with clubs have reported improved attitude, behaviour, achievement and confidence from the children and young people involved. School Club links enable schools to boost their profiles in the community and run clubs out of regular school hours to benefit pupils and their parents.

Benefits to Clubs

Linking with a school enables clubs to grow their membership base and increase their income. Schools can also provide clubs with younger volunteers to run competitions and other activities. Working with a school also enables clubs to increase their profile and reputation.

Opportunities for Coaches

Coaching in schools enables coaches to grow their business. Schools coaches also get the opportunity to inspire kids and help them with their first steps to become the champions of the future. Encouraging their club to build a link with a school can help coaches play a key role in the growth of their club’s membership and give them more influence in the running of their club.

Get Involved: Local Contacts

Please use the following links:

• Staffordshire Competition Managers
• Staffordshire Partnership Development Managers
• Black Country BeActive