The performance players full training programme. Costs £27.50 per hour (depending on programme) includes tournament travel, goal setting and fitnees regime.                   

: 1-2 Individual sessions of 1 hour to 1½ hours a week = max of 3 hours individual lessons per week depending on age, stage and commitment a week.

: Individual coaching sessions include Technical (Grips, contact points, racket head shapes), Bio – Mechanics (Body movement), Tactical, Mental advice and Physical training on Co-ordination, balance, power, speed and agility.

: One match play squad of 2 players for 1½ hours a week on Tactics and Mental training.

: 4 – 5 practise sessions of 2 hours duration a week with a suitable standard practise partner = 8 – 10 hours practise a week. This is arranged and carried out by the players between themselves with the coach facilitating the practise but not being present when it is carried out to help aid independence and problem solving. If a suitable practise partner is not available then players can do a specifically tailored hitting session with a parent or pro hitter. If there is none such available then other squad programmes can be accessed as long as there is no Technical input from other coaches.                              

: The main bulk of the Practise sessions with a practise partner revolve around a competitive points structure which targets baseline play, serve, return and net play. These sessions can be individualised to suit the player that may have a technical weakness they need to practise.

: When hitting with a parent or pro hitter the session is based on drills that encompass all areas of play.  

: Individual off court physical training programme includes flexibility, Cardio – vascular, muscular Endurance and strength training in phasic (body movement) and posture.

: A Goal setting or reminder sheet once a year for Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental training but this can be altered if unexpected problems occur + 3 tournament visits a year where i can observe the player in match conditions.

Advantages of the performance programme

: Good amount of hours on court.

: Helps the player become independent and aids problem solving because a lot of the training and practise they have to organise and do by themselves.

: Player improves quicker because technical faults can be plugged quickly and maintained on a weekly basis because of regular individual coaching.

: Many players do well that are coached because they are treated as an individual so their potential is fully maximised.

Disadvantages of the performance programme.

: Occasionally there will not be a pro hitter, similar standard practise partner or family member to play with.