"one important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation" Arthur Ashe

At Shiplake we are lucky to have a thriving junior community, with a large percentage of our membership falling into the junior category.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our junior coaching programme, accommodating in the region of 90 juniors during term times on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. The standard of play shown by our juniors is evidence of the dedication and quality of our club coaches.

Coaching at Shiplake starts from 5yrs and we regularly see children staying through adolescence and well into their teens.We strongly believe in encouraging sportsmanship and fun competition.

The club organises junior events throughout the year both within the club and externally encouraging inter club play. Recently, Shiplake teamed up with Kate Borthwick of Tennis Angels to create the Tennis Angels Little League encompassing local clubs in the area for friendly competition throughout the summer.

We also hold an annual Junior Championship for singles and doubles as well as various ladders spanning the differing age categories.

Our juniors are also heavily involved in the pro exhibition matches we arrange and a large contributing factor to us holding such events. They are specifically trained as ball boys/girls and get to see the action from this privileged vantage point – it adds a whole new dimension to their view of tennis.

For any question regarding coaching please contact

juniors@shiplaketennisclub.co.uk