STEPHEN WRIGHT Head Coach Stephen is the coaching provider
of the year in Buckinghamshire through the County Sports Partnership contact Stephen on 07946 491 696 or s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com ITC Wins Coaching Award
HUGO PAXTON Coach.
Farnham Common Tennis Club has six young players training with Bucks county 8or9/u squads.
Stephen wins Meme Griffiths Award
Stephen won the Meme Griffiths Award for 2018. The Meme Griffiths Award is presented annually to a Bucks volunteer who has given exceptional service to tennis in Buckinghamshire. The award was presented to Stephen at the Bucks Tennis AGM on 26th November 2018 by President Rosemary Badman, past FCTC member. Stephen has made an outstanding contribution to,tennis life in the County in many areas, and in particular in developing juniors' team play. |
Our CoachStephen Wright B.A., B.Sc.
USPTR Qualified LTA Level 5 MCC Qualified LTA Level 4 SPC Qualified First Aid Trained Our Head Coach, Stephen Wright, has been coaching at Farnham Common Tennis Club since 2013. The club now has more members than it has had for many years. The junior membership and coaching programme is thriving and the adult membership and coaching programme is very popular too. We run a comprehensive adult coaching programme for all standards from beginners to advanced players both individually and in groups. Stephen started playing on the ITF Seniors Tour in 2019 and is now world ranked in singles and doubles. His philosophy is that of competition and he feels that all players from 5 years old to 90+ years old should engage in formal or informal competitions. Competing focuses the mind and helps you identify which areas of your game are working well and which areas need improvement. In November 2020, International Tennis Coaching Ltd (ITC) - Stephen's coaching company - gained a 2020 European Enterprise Award for the 'Best Junior and Adult Tennis Coaching Company' in Southern England. ITC "demonstrated excellence and commitment in these tough times". More details are in the left panel. In 2018 Stephen was awarded the Meme Griffiths Award by the Bucks LTA for his outstanding contribution to tennis in Buckinghamshire. Stephen enjoys coaching adults of all standards as well as juniors of all standards. Stephen has coached players from beginner through to County players at Farnham Common Tennis Club. The clubs overall membership numbers are continually increasing and so are the standard of players at the club. Stephen has strong links with the local community including links with the Viilage schools, scout/cub groups and many local business. If you would like to arrange a lesson at Farnham Common Tennis Club please contact Stephen directly on: s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com or 07946 491 696.' Adult Group CoachingAlthough a modified programme was available until January 2021, there is generally a wide choice of adult coaching available across three local clubs, an indication of which is here, with the following colour code: Farnham Common Tennis Club (FCTC), Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club (CStPTC) and Stoke Poges Tennis Club (SPTC):
Beginners Class at SPTC Mondays 7 - 8pm Intermediate Class at SPTC Mondays 8 - 9pm Cardio Tennis at CStPTC Tuesdays 10:00 - 10:50 am Beginners Class at FCTC Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:20am Cardio Tennis at FCTC Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:20am Improvers Class at CStPTC Wednesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm Beginner/Intermediate at FCTC Fridays 9:30 - 10:20am Intermediate Class at FCTC Saturdays 11am - 11:50 am Beginners Class at CStPTC Saturdays 5 - 5:50 pm Coaching at Farnham Common Tennis Club had resumed with our new Covid19 guidelines, but is currently suspended. Our adult classes cater for complete beginners as well as more advanced players. An intermediate class caters for players that have a little bit of experience of playing tennis. Cardio tennis is for all standards and is great fun! If you use to play tennis many years ago and would like to get back into it, there is class for you. All classes take place in a relaxed environment and you don't even need your own racquet as they are available to borrow. Here is a Vimeo testimony for a member who attended this course. Adult CoachingCoaching at Farnham Common Tennis Club had resumed under revised Covid19 guidelines, but is currently suspended.
Wednesday 9:30-10:20am Adult Beginners 9th September - 9th December (13 weeks) Wednesday 10:30-11:20am Cardio Tennis (appropriate for all levels of player) 9th September – 9th December (13 weeks) This class is essentially a tennis fitness class that will improve your tennis and your fitness. Saturday 11-11:50pm Adult Intermediate Class 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) If you would like further details and to reserve a place please contact Stephen: info@internationaltenniscoaching.com Junior CoachingCourses are available across all three clubs, but are currently suspended. Coaching will resume once current lockdown restrictions are ended. At Farnham Common Tennis Club they are:
Tuesday 5:15-6:05pm Mini Tennis Orange/Green 8th September – 8th December (13 weeks) Tuesday 5:15-6:05pm Mini Tennis Red 8th September - 8th December (13 weeks) Thursday 3:30-4:20pm FCJS Mini Tennis Orange/Green 10th September – 10th December (13 weeks) Friday 3:30-4:20pm FCJS Mini Tennis Red/Orange 11th September – 11th December (13 weeks) Saturday 9-9:50am Mini Tennis Red 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) Saturday 9-9:50am Mini Tennis Blue 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) Saturday 10-10:50am Mini Red 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) Saturday 10-10:50am Mini Tennis Orange/Green 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) Saturday 11-11:50am Bronze Squad 12th September – 12th December (13 weeks) To book contact: info@internationaltenniscoaching.com Private LessonsStephen has expanded his private coaching so that either he or a member of his team is available at the club on any day of the week. Coach Hugo is available for one-hour private lessons.for both children and adults. Hugo has a wealth of experience coaching at venues including The Hurlingham Club, Eton College, Cliveden Hotel and David Lloyd Beaconsfield.
Six Young Players now train with the CountyAnother three Farnham Common Tennis Club members have been selected to attend County training camps at the High Performance Centre in Halton: Joseph Lally, Mylah Anderson and Astrid Anderson..
Last year's County trainee players, Finley Kidd, Samuel Mooney and Amy Carson, have now been selected to attend for a second year. Services on offer
Group lessons can be booked for between 30 minutes and two hours depending on players' requirements. To discuss specific details call Stephen directly on the number below. His junior and adult private lesson rates are: £35 per 45 minutes if one player playing £19 each per 45 minutes if two players £15 each per 45 minutes if three players £12 each per 45 minutes if four players. Please note for non-club members that there is a £2.50 charge per lesson per person on top of all the rates mentioned. This charge will go to the club and will be collected by Stephen. Coach Hugo is available for one-hour private lessons for both junior and adult members. His rates are children £30 per hour and adults £35 per hour.
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‘I am available to discuss any tennis related queries you may have. I'm enjoying my time at FCTC and am focused on strengthening the clubs playing capability - good luck this season!" - Stephen
Stephen Wright can be contacted on: 07946 491 696 or via email: s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com and his coaching company website can be reached at: www.internationaltenniscoaching.com
Stephen Wright can be contacted on: 07946 491 696 or via email: s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com and his coaching company website can be reached at: www.internationaltenniscoaching.com
