Tennis Coaching
Canterbury Tennis operate a number of coaching programs, ranging from junior player development, through to adult beginners.
Junior Coaching
Canterbury Tennis runs a comprehensive junior development progamme from 8 year olds up to our Regional Performance Centre which is one of the 6 Regional RPC operating nationally.
The first port of call for junior coaching should be through your local club - please contact the Junior Administrator of your local club to see what these clubs can offer. View list of Junior Administrators (PDF format)
To find a coach, follow this link to the Tennis NZ "Find a Coach" website.
Players can apply to be considered for places in the Canterbury Tennis Player Development Programme; however places are strictly limited. Each November younger players have the opportunity to be assessed by Canterbury Tennis regional coaches and gain spots for the following year in either the Performance 9's, 10's or Wilding Squad, depending on their initial assessment. Once involved in the Programme their performance is monitored by the regional coaches and promotion to higher squads.
For more details on the Canterbury Tennis Player Development Programme, click here
Coaching Adult beginners
Easi-Tennis is a great concept to introduce adults to the game of tennis. The six 90-minute lessons will encompass the basic strokes of the game, together with the strategy needed to get underway.
The course is specifically designed for the adult beginner or the person who may not have played for many years and would like to regain confidence before playing again.
Small class numbers ensure every participant receives individual attention.
Courses run regularly throughout the Summer with the first course starting in September. View details of Easi-Tennis courses in Christchurch »
Winter coaching, 2009
The following clubs are running winter coaching programmes – please
find below club and contact details:
Club | Contact details |
Burwood Park | Professional Coach, Andrew Falck -
falcknz@gmail.com, 021 02320143 or 385 9720 |
Waimairi | Alistair Hunt - 021 677 589 |
Te Kura | Alistair Hunt - 021 677 589 |
Hagley Park | Mark Belcher - coach@hagleyparktennis.co.nz or 0274 986 363 |
Burnside Park | Head Coach, Gareth Robb - 027 473 0616 |
Edgeware | Professional Coach Vaughan Kingi - www.vkta.co.nz |
Clubs wishing to have details placed on this list should contact Rob Wilkinson - email rob.wilkinson@canterburytennis.co.nz
Coach Education 2010
Community Coach
Canterbury Tennis runs a community coaches course every year for people who want the basics in coaching tennis. It is a good start for anyone contemplating helping out with junior coaching at their club. The recommended age for participants is School Year 11 or older.
The course is usually one day. Topics covered include:-
- The role of the coach
- Equipment
- How children learn
- Basic technique
- Feeding and drills
- Group games
On completion of the course, all participants are issued with a certificate.
The next Community Coaches Course will be held:
Date: Sunday 7th March 2010 OR Sunday 27th June 2010
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $50 per person (BYO lunch)
Where: Wilding Park, Christchurch
Wear appropriate tennis gear, bring your racquets & enough food/refreshments to last the day.
To enquire or enrol on this course please contact Sarah Paton ph 389 6484 x229 or email sarah.paton@canterburytennis.co.nz
Assistant Junior Coach Course
The TNZ Assistant Junior Coach Course is a progressive Education, Training and Assessment course. It is designed for secondary school students, Polytech, University and School of Education students, Teachers and Part-time coaches who are contemplating a career in tennis coaching.
The course is a compulsory three-day course followed by, within a six week period, a two-day workshop combining theoretical and practical learning as well as online units and practical units in preparation for a final assessment.
To be eligible to attend this course it is recommended that you have attended a Community Coaches Course, currently coaching at a tennis club and are of a reasonable playing ability.
Where: Scenic Circle Hotels Tennis Centre, Wilding Park, Christchurch
Dates: 23rd, 24th, 25th July 2010 and 14th, 15th August 2010
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $650 per person (includes course materials)
Wear appropriate tennis gear, bring your racquets & enough food/refreshments to last each day.
For more information on enrolment, please contact Sarah Paton at Canterbury Tennis phone: 389 6484 or email: sarah.paton@canterburytennis.co.nz
Junior Development Course (JDC)
Tennis New Zealand is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Tennis Australia Junior Development Course. The course will be held over 12 days in Auckland. The course is designed to train coaches to develop the skills of junior tennis players aged 4-12 years, with focus on enjoyment and learner success. The course training relates to the following areas: Coaching activities for junior tennis players, Legal & ethical responsibilities, Fundamental & Perceptual Motor skills, Self reflection, Stroke production and tactics, Rules of the game, Program planning.
Course Dates: To be announced
Venue: ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland
Contact: Peter McCraw (peter@tennisnz.com) for more information
Coaching positions
Those looking for coaching positions in Canterbury should check Job Opportunities.
