The Edinburgh Tennis Junior Coaching Programme is widely regarded as one of the best in the city.
Tennis coaching for junior players spans a wide range of age groups and skill levels but at Edinburgh Tennis we are able to provide solutions for children and teenagers who are just starting out on their tennis journey, playing recreationally or even competing at county level and above.
Our programme is delivered by the partnership of Michael Millar and Finn Mclean who are well known for going above and beyond for their players. Working tirelessly to deliver tennis lessons that balance enjoyment with high quality coaching whilst also guiding and supporting players through internal and external competition.
To maintain standards, we follow the guidelines set by the LTA and ITF in terms of ball stages, player progression and competition structures but we pay very close attention to a player’s individual development and biological age.
Finally, as a coaching programme with current and past players competing at local, regional and GB national level, we maintain strong links with the East of Scotland LTA, Tennis Scotland and Merchiston Castle School’s Tennis Academy to assist in player development and offer associated opportunities.
As mentioned above, the Edinburgh Tennis Junior Coaching Programme has been designed to have a solution for players of all ages and abilities.
Our programme operates as a nomadic club which means that we move venues based on the season (e.g - switching between outdoors and indoors).
The starting point for many tennis players!
High energy, action packed tennis lessons with parents getting involved on the court.
Our Tots Tennis sessions will introduce players to fundamental movements, coordination exercises and basic tennis skills wrapped up in a fun package for the youngest children in the programme.
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3 to 5 years old (approx) |
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Open to all abilities. |
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Sundays |
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09.00 to 09.45 (45 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Our action packed Starter Tennis lessons are perfect for players up to 9 years old.
Sessions include a wide variety of shot development and skill building exercises whilst working towards consistent rallying and basic competition on a mini tennis court.
We use a combination of red and orange tennis balls in this session to aid skill development.
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5 to 9 years old (approx) |
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Open to all abilities. |
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Sundays |
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09.45 to 10.45 (60 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
The second stage of our Starter Tennis lessons.
Sessions include basic tennis tactics, advanced shot development, movement patterns and a focus on competition on a mini tennis court.
We use a combination of red and orange tennis balls in this session to aid skill development.
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5 to 9 years old (approx) |
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Players should be able to rally in a mini tennis court. |
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Sundays |
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09.45 to 10.45 (60 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Fun, game based tennis lessons for more experienced players up to 10 years old.
Sessions include drills to develop existing shots and build new skills along with a large amount of live ball games which encourage athleticism.
Players will work towards advanced rallying and competition by learning to play with tennis tactics in mind on a 3/4 sized tennis court.
We use a combination of red and orange tennis balls in this session to aid skill development.
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7 to 10 years old (approx) |
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Players should be able to rally in a 3/4 sized tennis court and be competing. |
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Sundays |
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11.00 to 12.00 (60 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Competitive, game based tennis lessons for experienced and older junior players up to 11 years old.
Sessions include drills to develop advanced shots and strengthen existing skills.
Players will work towards advanced rallying and gain confidence in their ability to compete on a full size tennis court.
We use a combination of orange and green tennis balls in this session to aid skill development.
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Ages 8 to 11 (approx) |
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Players should be able to rally in a full size tennis court and be competing. |
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Sundays |
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12.00 to 13.00 (60 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Our Starter Tennis option for teenage players.
Sessions include a focus on building all the basic shots and developing a love for the game by taking part in live ball drills and working towards consistent rallying.
We use green tennis balls in this session to aid skill development.
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10 to 18 years old (approx) |
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Open to all abilities. |
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Sundays |
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12.00 to 13.00 (60 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Full size tennis on a full size court!
Players will develop a well-rounded tennis game by playing competitive drills and learning through taking part in scenarios that are focused on shot selection and tactical intentions.
Generally, sessions are aimed at players who are actively competing or would like to improve the competitive element of their tennis.
We use full yellow tennis balls in this session.
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11 to 18 years old (approx) |
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Players should be able to rally in a full size tennis court and be competing. |
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Sundays |
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13.00 to 15.00 (120 minutes) |
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The next lesson block begins on Sunday 12th Jan '25. |
Tennis coaching class stages and ball colours can be confusing so if you are unsure, don’t worry!
Our mission is to make sure your player gets the best experience and finds the right fit to maximise both their learning and enjoyment.
Simply provide as much information as you can about your child, their age and their tennis experience and we will advise on the best solution.
Contact UsA high quality, dynamic coaching programme that balances learning, exercise and fun. |
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Available for children of all ages, from 3 to 18, and based around the LTA Youth & ITF framework. |
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Sessions suitable for all abilities, from beginner to county level and beyond. |
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Nomadic programme at multiple venues (indoor and outdoor by season). |
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Individual or group private lessons are available to support players in the programme. |
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Meet Molly who is our 'Player of the Week'!
These awards go to players in our programme who have shown a high level of effort, perfected a new skill or had a great result when competing.
Our programme uses a variety of coaching methods to capture all aspects of the game and help your child become a well rounded, skillful and balanced tennis player.
Technical development in tennis can be tricky for young players but your child will be taught proper form and technique for each tennis shot in a way that relates to their age and skill level but is, most importantly, not boring!
Tactical skills are a vital component of tennis and your child will learn fundamental tactics relative to their age and skill level by taking part in fun drills and live games with other players.
Learning to play the dynamic game of tennis is just as important as learning to hit a ball well and your child will learn to play the game of tennis by taking part in match situations and conditioned games.
When they’re ready, we will offer internal competitions or work with you to find suitable tennis tournaments that your child can take part in. We’re also able to advise on the LTA competition structure and the ITF world tennis number.
Junior Tennis Lessons with Edinburgh Tennis are rated 5 / 5 by 47 people.
"Michael is an amazing coach. Sarami has been enjoying Michael's sessions thoroughly. She is always excited about the sessions as Michael uses some brilliant and innovative ways to teach lessons to the kids.
The thing I really like in his classes is that he gives importance for the drills to improve footwork. I strongly believe that...for any sportsperson, the footwork plays a major role in their success. Sarami has been improving as a result.
Michael's attention to detail and giving some easy tips to make some minor changes also helps in fixing any issues. He organises a lot of fun games, which in turn helps kids to improve on various aspects of the game.
Another important thing I like is that he ensures the best use of the time for the classes, and I feel it's worth going to every session despite my busy schedule. He is also really good at teaching discipline and good attitude.
Thanks Michael for all your support to Sarami. It's really made a big difference so far!"
Santhosh Raparthi (parent) - 20th Aug 2024
(5 / 5)
"My daughter has been attending coaching sessions for a year and we have seen a huge improvement in her tennis. They are very good at communicating with the kids making it fun for them. They are also good at making sure she is in the right group for her ability."
Mark Bargon (parent) - 18th Aug 2024
(5 / 5)