Coaching is only available to CLTC members and is not included in your membership.
Click here to see the new term schedule for January 2026.
Not sure what to go for? Here is a guide from Stephen Garvin (Director of Tennis)
Beginner:
Players new to tennis or with limited experience
- Struggles to rally and serve consistently
- Requires introduction to basic grips, stances and techniques
- Has limited knowledge of rules and tactics
Intermediate
Players with some matchplay experience how can sustain rallies at moderate pace
- Can rally from baseline consistently with medium pace
- Can serve overarm with relative consistency and first serve with some pace
- Has reasonable command of ball controls (height, speed, spin, direction, depth)
- Basic net play skills
- Understands rules and basic tactics and scoring
- Plays socially or in club competitions
Advanced
Experienced club players with tactical awareness and strong technique
- Can rally with pace and control from baseline
- First serve has pace and placement, second serve spin and/or placement and consistency
- Solid volleys and can transition to net effectively
- Good command of ball controls (height, speed, spin, direction, depth)
- Good command of tactics and point construction (consistency, moving opponent, using strength, attacking weakness, court positioning)
- Regularly competes in leagues and tournaments
Performance (Invitation only)
Competitive players aiming for higher league and tournament results
- High consistency under pressure
- Variety and precision on all strokes, including advanced spins and patterns
- Serve is a weapon, second serve difficult for opponent to attack
- Excellent movement, recovery and positioning
- Adaptable tactics for different gamestyles
- Class 3 and above or equivalent