The South Devon Tennis Centre

Session Times

tennisMAD offers a very comprehensive year round coaching programme for all players ages from 2-92. Whether you are a complete novice or seasoned county junior we have a training programme to suit your needs. Young or old we can cater for all your tennis needs. Our friendly and experienced team of coaches are all mad about tennis and will inspire you to be the same.

The Junior tennisMAD Academy

The Junior Academy for players under 18 years of age with players from beginner standard right through to top county and even some national standard players on the programme.
Sessions for juniors run throughout the week; everyday from Monday to Friday between the hours of 16:00 – 19:00pm and Saturday mornings from 8:00 – 12:30am.
If you would like to get your child/ren involved in the junior academy then please contact us to arrange a trial session so we can find the most suitable session for them.

Sessions for pre school age children, ‘Little Monkeys’ are shown below.
For any other information please feel free to contact us:

Little Monkeys

Pre school tennis lessons for 2 – 4 year olds.

2-3 years Friday 2:00-2:30pm

3-4 years Friday 2:30-3:00pm

Costs: £3.50 per week or £18 for 6 weeks or £30 for 12 weeks.

This session is for any young children wishing to improve their ABC’s. Agility, Balance, Co-ordination and Speed. This is a great introduction to ball sports and a way to get youngsters introduced to sport and interacting with others.Parents please stay and get involved too!

The tennisMAD Adult Programme

tennisMAD provides a very popular adult coaching programme at The South Devon Tennis Centre. The programme offers group training sessions at affodable prices, and has classes for all standards of player. If you are not sure where you would fit into the programme based on the descriptions below, then do not hesitate to contact us for more help or advice.

Improvers Tennis & Tennis For The Terrified

Tuesday 10:00-11:30am (followed by coffee)

This popular session combines both matchplay and drills courts, with a team of coaches on hand with tips and advice. Places are limited and the group is busy so please contact us in advance to book yourself a space.

Wednesday 20:30-22:00pm

These sessions are for anybody who is new to tennis, hasn’t played for a while or simply wants to improve their skills so they can play better tennis. We pride ourselves on these sessions offering a friendly atmosphere in which to improve and develop your skills.

Improvers Matchplay Session

Friday 12:30-14:00pm (followed by coffee)

This session is based around doubles matchplay. Tactical and technical help will be given throughout to help players develop their confidence in match situations.

Tennis For The Team/ Masterclasses

Wednesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30pm (followed by coffee)

These classes will take place outside under the floodlights. (Where your league matches will take place!) The dates for these one off classes in preparation for the league season are: 3rd Feb, 16th Feb, 2nd March, 16th March 2011. Places are limited so book your place fast.

This is a session for the more serious player. If league tennis and competitive matchplay is your thing then come and give this high tempo and competitive session a try. Please speak to one of the coaching team to ensure you are of the correct standard to take part in this session.