STEPHEN WRIGHT
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Farnham Common Tennis Club has six young players training with Bucks county 8or9/u squads.
Stephen wins Meme Griffiths Award
Stephen has 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.
Stephen has 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 Coach
Stephen 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 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.'
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 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 Coaching
A wide choice of adult coaching is now available across three local clubs, an indication of which is below: 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
Intermediate Class at CStPTC Tuesdays 9:30 - 11am
Intermediate Class at FCTC Tuesdays 7 - 8pm.
Beginners Class at FCTC Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30am
Improvers Class at CStPTC Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30pm
Intermediate Class at FCTC Saturdays 11am - 12pm
Gents Night (league players) at FCTC Thursdays monthly (dates to be confirmed)
6:30 - 7:30pm £10 per session
Our adult classes cater for complete beginners as well as more advanced players. Currently we aim to run a class for adult intermediate players on Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30 (included with the junior schedule). As the class is a intermediate class we cater for players that have a little bit of experience of playing tennis. If you use to play tennis many years ago and would like to get back into it, this is also the right class for you. The class takes place in a very 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.
Beginners Class at SPTC Mondays 7 - 8pm
Intermediate Class at SPTC Mondays 8 - 9pm
Intermediate Class at CStPTC Tuesdays 9:30 - 11am
Intermediate Class at FCTC Tuesdays 7 - 8pm.
Beginners Class at FCTC Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30am
Improvers Class at CStPTC Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30pm
Intermediate Class at FCTC Saturdays 11am - 12pm
Gents Night (league players) at FCTC Thursdays monthly (dates to be confirmed)
6:30 - 7:30pm £10 per session
Our adult classes cater for complete beginners as well as more advanced players. Currently we aim to run a class for adult intermediate players on Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30 (included with the junior schedule). As the class is a intermediate class we cater for players that have a little bit of experience of playing tennis. If you use to play tennis many years ago and would like to get back into it, this is also the right class for you. The class takes place in a very 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.
Spring Term 2020 Junior programmes and personal tuition
The Spring 2020 Coaching Schedule can be viewed and downloaded here. Coaching is weekly (or more frequently for Aspirates players) and helps younger members aged 4 - 18 to enjoy their tennis in the cooler months. Those younger juniors who sign up to the Apirates programme get the opportunity for more intensive training (two or three times a week). Examples of coaching across the three clubs are:
-Monday at Stoke Poges Tennis Club: 5:45-6:45pm Aspirantes Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & 6-7pm Mini Green/Bronze Squad (9-14yrs)
-Wednesday at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club: 4:45-5:45pm Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green (8-12yrs)
-Thursday at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club: 5:15-6:15pm Mini Tennis Orange (7-9yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green Advanced (9-11yrs)
-Saturday at Farnham Common Tennis Club: 9-10am Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Tiny Tots/Beginner Red (4-7yrs)
-Saturday at Farnham Common Tennis Club: 10-11am Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green (9-13yrs)
There is now offer a sibling discount of 10% on coaching courses including: term time group lessons, all holiday camps and match plays. This does not include private lessons.
-Monday at Stoke Poges Tennis Club: 5:45-6:45pm Aspirantes Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & 6-7pm Mini Green/Bronze Squad (9-14yrs)
-Wednesday at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club: 4:45-5:45pm Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green (8-12yrs)
-Thursday at Chalfont St. Peter Tennis Club: 5:15-6:15pm Mini Tennis Orange (7-9yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green Advanced (9-11yrs)
-Saturday at Farnham Common Tennis Club: 9-10am Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Tiny Tots/Beginner Red (4-7yrs)
-Saturday at Farnham Common Tennis Club: 10-11am Mini Tennis Red (5-8yrs) & Mini Tennis Orange/Green (9-13yrs)
There is now offer a sibling discount of 10% on coaching courses including: term time group lessons, all holiday camps and match plays. This does not include private lessons.
Holiday Camps for Young Players of all Standards in 2020
We will again be offering a wide range of holiday tennis camps in 2020. They are run across all three clubs (Farnham Common, Chalfont St Peter and Stoke Poges): details are here of the Spring Holiday Camps. There will be camps in the school holidays and at half-terms. They typically last three to five days from 10am - 4pm with a half day option. Please contact Stephen for the latest camps and courses on offer.
Private Lessons
Stephen 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.
Assistant coach Hugo is available for one-hour private lessons at £25 for junior members and £27 for adult members. Hugo has a wealth of experience coaching at venues including The Hurlingham Club, Eton College, Cliveden Hotel and David Lloyd Beaconsfield.
Assistant coach Hugo is available for one-hour private lessons at £25 for junior members and £27 for adult members. 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 County
Another 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.
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 and individual tennis coaching
- A hitting partner (no coaching)
- Tennis, squash and badminton racquet re-stringing available
- Match stating (discover your ‘actual’ strengths and weaknesses in a match situation).
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 current adult lesson rate is: £40 per 45 minutes, £25 each if two players, £20 each if three players and £18 each if four players. Rates for juniors (ages 18 years or under) are: £30 if one junior for 45 minutes, £19 each for two juniors, £15 each if three juniors and £12 each if four juniors.
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.
Assistant coach Hugo is available for one-hour private lessons at £25 for junior members and £27 for adult members. Hugo has a wealth of experience coaching at venues including The Hurlingham Club, Eton College, Cliveden Hotel and David Lloyd Beaconsfield.
‘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
