STEPHEN WRIGHT
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Our CoachStephen Wright has passed the LTA Level 5 Master Club Coach course. He also holds the USPTR Instructor qualification. He started coaching at Farnham Common Tennis Club in 2012.
Before joining us Stephen was part of Stirling University's International Sports Scholarship Programme. He toured Arkansas and Texas in the USA playing some of their top tennis Universities. He also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Studies, specialising in Entrepreneurship. Tennis has taken him to many parts of the world, helped him maintain a high standard of fitness and provided him with the opportunity to meet many interesting people. His aim is to build a strong core of enthusiasts at Farnham Common Tennis Club who will enjoy tennis for all of their lives. Stephen's contact details are: s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com and 07946 491 696 Paul Joins the Coaching TeamWe have also appointed coach Paul Saunders to the team. Paul an LTA qualified and licensed level 4 coach who will help out with the coaching at Farnham Common when the need arises.
FCTC Coaching Schedule is Term-basedWe have a growing adult coaching programme at Farnham Common Tennis Club. Our adult classes cater for complete beginners as well as more advanced players. Please come down to the club and join in one of our sessions which take place on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. More information can be found on the coaching schedule. Your first adult class is always free so please do come down and try one of our sessions.
Junior Summer Term 2017 Courses Have Started! Stephen has a summer junior coaching programme for 2017, with term-time summer courses (April to July) and half term Tennis Camps (May/June). Stephen has expanded his coaching to be available at the club on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and is also available for private coaching on these days. Summer Camps 2017 for Young Players of all StandardsThis year we are offering a wide range of summer camps as we have combined the resources of three local clubs, with very encouraging results. The camps will be at times to suit a broad variety of ages and needs. Camps are running during the summer holidays at all three of the venues that Stephen coaches at - details are here.
Adult Rusty Rackets and Intermediate CoursesAdults needn't miss out! Adult Rusty Rackets courses are run on Thursday evenings from 6:45 to 7:45 and Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00. The courses run term-time with a break in the holidays. You don't have to be a member to go on these courses. If you are wanting to get back into tennis (perhaps inspired by Johanna Konta and Andy Murray!) please contact Stephen on 07946 491 696 or s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com) to express interest and to request details of future planned courses.
There is also an intermediate course on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 7:15 for more experienced players who may be looking at playing club and team tennis. Please contact Stephen for more information. Again, non-members are welcome.
Services on offer
Coaching is available to all members on a private basis and in small groups. Coaching is also available at schools and at a player’s residence. Group lessons can be booked for between 30 minutes and 2 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 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. Private lessons with any other member of Stephen's team are: £30 for a one hour lesson, £20 each if two players, £17 each if three players, £14 each if four players. Stephen is dedicated to improving the standard of players at Farnham Common Tennis Club. Sessions are all held in a fun and friendly environment. National LTA Junior Tennis InitiativeThe Lawn Tennis Association has announced the biggest ever initiative to drive junior participation, with 10,000 introductory free junior tennis courses and 10,000 free rackets offered at local venues for boys and girls across the country. The lessons are being delivered by a team of 1,000 expert and passionate coaches. At Farnham Common Tennis Club our Davis Cup Legacy course was for 5-8 years and took place in May. For further information about this initiative and other coaching please contact our Head Coach, Stephen Wright on: 07946 491 696 or s.wright@internationaltenniscoaching.com.
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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
