Events

Thurs 11th February 2027, 10am–1pm, Stony Stratford Tennis Club

Developing Tennis Players (Ages 5–12)

Join us for an interactive, 3-hour hybrid coach education seminar designed to transform how you approach long-term athlete development in youth tennis. Combining classroom video case studies, on-court live drills, and interactive peer debates, this course provides coaches with a practical framework to build resilient, technically sound, and passionate young players.

Through the lens of the holistic “4-Corner Model” (Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental/Social), this session breaks down why early specialisation often fails and how coaches can optimise movement mechanics and psychological safety during crucial formative years.

The seminar will be facilitated by Stony Stratford Head Coach and Tennis Works founder John Cavill, who brings over three decades of experience introducing thousands to tennis and a dedicated track record since 2005 in developing young athletes from their first swing at age 5 to national success at 12.

Networking: Beyond the core training, a major highlight of the day is the chance to connect with your peers. Enjoy a relaxed, fun environment where you can catch up with familiar faces, meet new coaches, share industry news, discuss ongoing challenges, and exchange proven best practices.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Master the 4-Corner LTAD Framework: Apply the holistic Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Mental/Social model to youth development, understanding why early specialisation fails and how to prioritise long-term growth.
• Implement Age-Specific Priority Roadmaps: Deliver targeted coaching across three distinct developmental stages, from physical literacy gamification (ages 5–7) and technical discovery (ages 8–10) to tactical autonomy and pressure training (ages 11–12).
• Deliver Progressive On-Court Drills: Execute turnkey, live-court exercises including agility relays, target decision grids, and score-handicap scenarios that bridge movement fundamentals with competitive match play.
• Coach Mental Resilience & Critical Dilemmas: Equip young players to manage mistakes and reset under pressure, while gaining practical strategies to handle demanding parents and balance multi-sport exposure.

On completion of the event, you can apply for 3 LTA Accreditation Points via Independent Learning.