British Tennis - Lawn Tennis Association

Finding a school

If you decide to keep your child in a traditional school environment, there are  three points that you may wish to consider when aiming to strike a good balance between education and tennis.

• Proximity - the proximity of the school to the training venue is vital in saving time between tennis sessions and the classroom.
• Sporting Tradition - the sporting tradition of the school and the view of the head teacher on developing young athletes should be considered.
• Relationships - building up a good relationship with the school and an identified member of staff is essential in helping to negotiate time off for training, camps and competitions.

Specialist Sports Colleges

Sports Colleges play a pivotal role, acting as ‘beacons of excellence’ and more importantly are the hub site for most school sport partnerships. It can therefore be an advantage to go to a Specialist Sports College.

Gifted and Talented Programme

The Youth Sport Trust manages many programmes which try to provide young talented people with the right opportunities to follow a progressive pathway in order to achieve their potential.

It is a good idea to check whether the school is involved in the Gifted & Talented Programme.