Juniors Tennis
At Salisbury tennis club we offer an unrivalled junior tennis coaching programme stretching from grass roots beginner tennis through to international level. Juniors are welcomed and together with their parents are shown a clear pathway to cater for all their tennis needs. The ethos of our junior programme is that everybody can learn to play tennis and so we provide coaching that caters for all levels of abilities and aspirations.
There are currently more than 15 coaching groups per week at the club from Toddler and Mini Tennis through to U18 performance, as well as fitness sessions. There is funding available from the Club for those juniors that demonstrate the appropriate level of commitment, ability and attitude to tennis. We also organise and run tennis camps throughout the holidays which have developed a reputation of offering great tennis and coaching coupled with fun, games and competition.
Junior Coaching
Group coaching is available for juniors after school from the age of 4. Groups are of no more than 6 per coach. Appropriate balls are used for the various stages of mini tennis. Junior rackets are provided if required. There are over 15 junior groups on offer for all ages and abilities throughout the week. On Saturday morning there is a junior pay and play coaching session for ages 7-9 from 9.15am to 10am. Toddler tennis for 4-6 year olds is from 10am to 10.30am. No need to book for this session, just turn up and play. Our coaching team also teach at local schools and we encourage the relationship that we have within the local community.
To find out more about our approach to juniors and available squads and programmes, contact Lee Mahony on lee@tennisuniversal.co.uk
Adult Coaching
Adult coaching is available in a number of formats either during the day or evening.
Tuesday: Top Up tennis - For Beginners & Intermediates in tennis. Whether you are new to the game or returning after 20 years and haven't played since school! The session is a mixture of drills, teaching and social doubles play. 9.15 to 10.15am. Members £5, Non Members £7.
Wednesday: Ladies Doubles Morning - For Intermediate and team players. The head coach runs a coaching & drills session for the ladies looking to get the best out of their doubles. 9.30-10.30am Members £5
Hungry Hitters - a 5 week course on all doubles play incorporating 2 coaches on 2 courts with a lot of drills and finishing off with doubles play at the end of the session. This courses is run quarterly so keep your eyes posted for the next one. 7-8.30pm Members £65
Friday: Cardio! Need to hit a lot of tennis balls and have a good workout? Cardio tennis is for you! Lots of drills, lots of games all to some good music! Come and give it a try you might enjoy it! 9.30-10.30am Members £6 Non Members £8
Testimonials:
“Lee’s Wednesday morning coaching sessions are varied constructive, stimulating and fun”
- Judith Cutler, Wednesday morning coaching
“My daughter moved to STC from another club last year. We have been delighted with the coaching programme at Salisbury. It is a well organised programme with great communication and administration. The coaching is excellent. Lee is a high calibre coach who has made a huge difference to my daughter’s game. He is very committed and always puts himself out to help, regularly giving feedback both to my daughter and myself.”
- Fiona Dickson, mother of Izzy
“I have had several one to one lessons with Lee and have always been impressed with his commitment and ability to make each session varied. He is always full of encouragement and I do genuinely feel that my standard of tennis has improved since I joined the club and much of that has been down to him. I have been to a couple of the Hungry Hitters sessions and love the format of these.”
– Camilla Trimble, Club Member
“After 5 years of performance coaching for my son, I realized that for Lee this is not a job but a way of life. His enthusiasm and personal commitment are beyond expectation. Coaching is tough and praise hard worked for but it produces technically strong and mentally tough players.”
– Alex Nixon, mother of Archie and George and Club Member
“The Monday Night Elite Group attracts a mix of players of different ages, backgrounds and playing style, and it is this, along with Lee’s excellent coaching, that makes it so good. Lee is an outstanding Head Coach, supported by a coaching team who are a credit to the club. Each coach has his strengths, of course, but together they cater for a range of playing ages and abilities, from county juniors through to older members who just want to have a bit of fun while improving their game. All in all, it’s a very impressive set up.”
- James Turner, Monday Night Elite Group and parent
“Lee makes a huge contribution to the success of the club by providing flexible coaching to a wide range of its members; from the thriving junior squads, to senior players, such as myself, who are well past their prime.”
- Colin Pelton, Club Member
“Hungry Hitters provides a perfect place for players of all levels to practice elements of the game in small groups and put these together in matchplay situations. The team of coaches ensures the sessions are fast-moving and fun.”
- Stephen Berry, Chairman
There are currently more than 15 coaching groups per week at the club from Toddler and Mini Tennis through to U18 performance, as well as fitness sessions. There is funding available from the Club for those juniors that demonstrate the appropriate level of commitment, ability and attitude to tennis. We also organise and run tennis camps throughout the holidays which have developed a reputation of offering great tennis and coaching coupled with fun, games and competition.
Junior Coaching
Group coaching is available for juniors after school from the age of 4. Groups are of no more than 6 per coach. Appropriate balls are used for the various stages of mini tennis. Junior rackets are provided if required. There are over 15 junior groups on offer for all ages and abilities throughout the week. On Saturday morning there is a junior pay and play coaching session for ages 7-9 from 9.15am to 10am. Toddler tennis for 4-6 year olds is from 10am to 10.30am. No need to book for this session, just turn up and play. Our coaching team also teach at local schools and we encourage the relationship that we have within the local community.
To find out more about our approach to juniors and available squads and programmes, contact Lee Mahony on lee@tennisuniversal.co.uk
Adult Coaching
Adult coaching is available in a number of formats either during the day or evening.
Tuesday: Top Up tennis - For Beginners & Intermediates in tennis. Whether you are new to the game or returning after 20 years and haven't played since school! The session is a mixture of drills, teaching and social doubles play. 9.15 to 10.15am. Members £5, Non Members £7.
Wednesday: Ladies Doubles Morning - For Intermediate and team players. The head coach runs a coaching & drills session for the ladies looking to get the best out of their doubles. 9.30-10.30am Members £5
Hungry Hitters - a 5 week course on all doubles play incorporating 2 coaches on 2 courts with a lot of drills and finishing off with doubles play at the end of the session. This courses is run quarterly so keep your eyes posted for the next one. 7-8.30pm Members £65
Friday: Cardio! Need to hit a lot of tennis balls and have a good workout? Cardio tennis is for you! Lots of drills, lots of games all to some good music! Come and give it a try you might enjoy it! 9.30-10.30am Members £6 Non Members £8
Testimonials:
“Lee’s Wednesday morning coaching sessions are varied constructive, stimulating and fun”
- Judith Cutler, Wednesday morning coaching
“My daughter moved to STC from another club last year. We have been delighted with the coaching programme at Salisbury. It is a well organised programme with great communication and administration. The coaching is excellent. Lee is a high calibre coach who has made a huge difference to my daughter’s game. He is very committed and always puts himself out to help, regularly giving feedback both to my daughter and myself.”
- Fiona Dickson, mother of Izzy
“I have had several one to one lessons with Lee and have always been impressed with his commitment and ability to make each session varied. He is always full of encouragement and I do genuinely feel that my standard of tennis has improved since I joined the club and much of that has been down to him. I have been to a couple of the Hungry Hitters sessions and love the format of these.”
– Camilla Trimble, Club Member
“After 5 years of performance coaching for my son, I realized that for Lee this is not a job but a way of life. His enthusiasm and personal commitment are beyond expectation. Coaching is tough and praise hard worked for but it produces technically strong and mentally tough players.”
– Alex Nixon, mother of Archie and George and Club Member
“The Monday Night Elite Group attracts a mix of players of different ages, backgrounds and playing style, and it is this, along with Lee’s excellent coaching, that makes it so good. Lee is an outstanding Head Coach, supported by a coaching team who are a credit to the club. Each coach has his strengths, of course, but together they cater for a range of playing ages and abilities, from county juniors through to older members who just want to have a bit of fun while improving their game. All in all, it’s a very impressive set up.”
- James Turner, Monday Night Elite Group and parent
“Lee makes a huge contribution to the success of the club by providing flexible coaching to a wide range of its members; from the thriving junior squads, to senior players, such as myself, who are well past their prime.”
- Colin Pelton, Club Member
“Hungry Hitters provides a perfect place for players of all levels to practice elements of the game in small groups and put these together in matchplay situations. The team of coaches ensures the sessions are fast-moving and fun.”
- Stephen Berry, Chairman
What's Going On
MONDAY 7pm-8:30pm - Elite Training Group – by invitation
TUESDAY 9:15am–10:15am - Top Up Tennis– feeling down in the dumps about your game?
WEDNESDAY 9:30am-10:30am - Lee’s Doubles Play and Tactics coaching session
WEDNESDAY 7pm-8:30pm - Hungry Hitters – 8 people, 2 courts, 5 weeks of groundstrokes, volleys, serves drills, play.
FRIDAY 9:30am-10.30am Cardio Tennis – a fantastic way to kick-start your Friday!
TUESDAY 9:15am–10:15am - Top Up Tennis– feeling down in the dumps about your game?
WEDNESDAY 9:30am-10:30am - Lee’s Doubles Play and Tactics coaching session
WEDNESDAY 7pm-8:30pm - Hungry Hitters – 8 people, 2 courts, 5 weeks of groundstrokes, volleys, serves drills, play.
FRIDAY 9:30am-10.30am Cardio Tennis – a fantastic way to kick-start your Friday!
Meet the Coaches
Salisbury Tennis Club’s coaching team is headed by Lee Mahony. We also have a thriving junior and adult coaching programme that caters for all levels. We have three full-time and two part-time coaches who are always on hand and happy to help with all of your tennis needs.
LEE MAHONY LEVEL 4 CCAP COACH COACHING FEE: £35 per hour for members, £39 per hour for non-members
Lee came to Salisbury Tennis Club as Head Coach in 2000 after serving nearly 2 years as the National Coach of Malta, helping them to win their Davis Cup Group. At the time, he was the youngest national coach in the world. Lee started his playing career in Plymouth and has won numerous titles including the Plymouth Junior and Senior events, Devon Junior and Senior County winner and the South West Region U18 titles. He now plays Men’s County Team and Over 35’s as well as being one of our First Team players. He has twice won Outstanding Contribution to Tennis Awards in the last 5 years and has propelled Salisbury Tennis Club to one of the top clubs in the South West of England.
WILL DUNLOP LEVEL 2 COACHING ASSISTANT FEE: £20 per hour £24 per hour for non-members
Will has been a qualified coach for 2 years and has played tennis since he was 4 joining Salisbury in 2012. He has competed as a junior and recently finished his apprenticeship in October 2015 and has returned to the Club after travelling.
LEE MAHONY LEVEL 4 CCAP COACH COACHING FEE: £35 per hour for members, £39 per hour for non-members
Lee came to Salisbury Tennis Club as Head Coach in 2000 after serving nearly 2 years as the National Coach of Malta, helping them to win their Davis Cup Group. At the time, he was the youngest national coach in the world. Lee started his playing career in Plymouth and has won numerous titles including the Plymouth Junior and Senior events, Devon Junior and Senior County winner and the South West Region U18 titles. He now plays Men’s County Team and Over 35’s as well as being one of our First Team players. He has twice won Outstanding Contribution to Tennis Awards in the last 5 years and has propelled Salisbury Tennis Club to one of the top clubs in the South West of England.
WILL DUNLOP LEVEL 2 COACHING ASSISTANT FEE: £20 per hour £24 per hour for non-members
Will has been a qualified coach for 2 years and has played tennis since he was 4 joining Salisbury in 2012. He has competed as a junior and recently finished his apprenticeship in October 2015 and has returned to the Club after travelling.
