Coaching in Schools

Coaches across Lancashire 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.

Schools Tennis Competitions

Children are given the opportunity to compete in tennis competitions in school. There are currently two competitions that are organised locally – the Primary Schools Year 3/4 Competition and the Secondary Schools Year 7/8 Competition, which all schools can enter teams into. These events are organised locally each year through the Schools Sports Partnerships and the Competition Manager, who is based in each local authority responsible for schools sports competitions, including tennis.

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

If you would like to attend one of these courses or organise a course in your area, please contact a member of the Lancashire team on 01942 821194.