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Best Junior Tennis Clubs In London


Hello, I'm new to the forum, my daughter is 6 years old and really enjoying her tennis lessons, I'm more a basketball fan myself so don't really know the tennis landscape so I wanted to know what the best tennis clubs are in London and also any advice in ensuring that she gets the right development.



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Hi, and welcome !

I can't really help you but wanted to say 'hi' anyway, and great that your daughter is loving her tennis.

Just a question which others might need to know to help: which area of London do you live in? (approximately)

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We live in North London



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Hi Just a note of welcome again to the board


I'm sorry but I do not live anywhere near London and so cannot help you but wish you all the best with your search.




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Welcome to the board smile 

It depends on your definition of best - whats best for one child in not necessarily best for another

IMO as your child is 6 and happy where she is I would keep her there for at least the next year or two unless there is a compelling reason to change?

Are you looking for 1:1 coaching or squads, aiming for performance or club level?

If you are close to Herts I would recommend Harry and Dom at BTA tennis, they run a number of squads for different levels and also do 1:1 coaching.  There is a great atmosphere and will be children of a similar age. They also run holiday camps. Harry coaches a number of performance and D1 college players.

https://www.btatenniscoaching.com/

If your daughter eventually goes down the performance route and is looking for performance squads (and indoor courts for the winter) then IMO Gosling Tennis Centre is great.
They have a number of strong female players and perf coaches eg. Dave Airey coaches Indiana Spink (D1 college player) and Jamie Fallis coaches Emily Arbuthnot (D1 college player) plus a number of the younger performance girls. They also have links with Queenswood School, so have a large number of girls aged 11-18 training at the centre - this can be important as many girls seem to drop out as they get older.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/welwyn/gosling-sports-park/tennis-gosling-sports-park

You should also include strength and conditioning and nutrition if you child goes down the performance route.

PS You might get more replies on the general thread? I for one rarely look at the Junior thread unless we know someone playing in a tournament  and its a quick way to follow their progress.



-- Edited by Elegant Point on Saturday 12th of June 2021 10:05:38 AM

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For the right development: leave the UK

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If you are close to Herts I would recommend Harry and Dom at BTA tennis, they run a number of squads for different levels and also do 1:1 coaching. There is a great atmosphere and will be children of a similar age. They also run holiday camps. Harry coaches a number of performance and D1 college players.

My 4 year old granddaughter has just started Tots Tennis with Harry - hes lovely with the little ones, patient and fun.


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Welcome,

Without knowing the level or locatiom,

Paddington sports is good but expensive. 

 

 

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