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JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME
Nick and Paul jointly run the junior tennis at Hawker, and we're delighted to be providing classes and tuition for junior players of all levels from beginner right up to national level!
Please find all the relevant information below, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries.
autumn term 2025 TIMETABLE
Squads and Skills & Drills classes run by Nick
I run performance and competition level squads on Wednesday's, Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's, and Skills & Drills classes for Improver to Advanced level (players must be competent with maintaining a rally and serving) on Wednesday's, Thursday's, and Friday's. I also run Matchplays on selected weekend afternoons, and I do individual classes on Tuesday's and Wednesday's, as well as Saturday mornings and most Sunday mornings.
Autumn Term begins on Friday 5th September.
Ollie heads up the beginner and improver area of the programme, and also runs Hawker Jets squads for advanced and tournament level players. These classes are on Mon-Weds. Many classes are fully subscribed, but you can check our clubspark webpage for available classes. If you can't see them listed in 'list view', please switch to 'calendar view', and you will see them there.
WAITING LISTS: If there are no suitable available classes, please Contact Ollie to go on the waiting list for Mon-Weds classes, or Contact Nick to go on a weekend class waiting list.
Please also see the junior club player progression pathway, which explains the whole junior programme structure in more detail, and shows how players progress from one stage to the next.
WEDNESDAY'S: Starts 10th Sept, no class 29th Oct, ends 10th Dec (13 wks)
Team Hawker 11U Squad: 5.30-6.30pm (60 mins) £156 (INFO)
Nick's Skills & Drills* 10+ yrs: 6.30-7.30pm (60 mins) £156* (Max 12)
THURSDAY'S: Starts 11th Sept, no class 30th Oct, ends 11th Dec (13 wks)
FRIDAY'S: Starts 5th Sept, no class 24th or 31st Oct, ends 12th Dec (13 wks)
SATURDAY'S: Starts 13th Sept, no class 1st Nov, ends 13th Dec (13 wks)
Team Hawker 10U Squad: 8.30-9.30am (60 mins) £156 (INFO)
SATURDAY'S AND SUNDAY'S: Hawker Junior Matchplay
Matchplay (Sat+Sun): 10+ years, 2pm onwards (More Info here)
*NICK'S SKILLS & DRILLS SESSIONS
Please note the price for the Autumn Term is reduced to £140 if paid on-time. Please see more info below about these classes, and please book by Contacting Nick. Feel free to ask any questions or to trial a session.
FREE MATCHPLAY CREDITS!
For those player's doing 2 or more squad sessions per week during the Autumn Term, they will receive 3 free Matchplay credits to use anytime during the term.
hawker tennis player progression pathway
There are 5 stages within our junior tennis programme, catering for all levels and ambitions
STAGE 1: BEGINNER CLASSES
HAWKER BEGINNER CLASSES: These classes are suitable for children who have never done any tennis before, or who have done a bit with family/friends, but not had any proper lessons. Ollie runs all junior beginner classes from Mon-Weds, please enquire here: Contact Ollie. Please also see the link in the above section to our Clubspark page for available classes and waiting lists. We also have weekend classes, and are currently trialling coaches after Paul's departure.
**PLAYER THEN PROGRESSES TO STAGE 2**
STAGE 2: IMPROVER CLASSES
HAWKER IMPROVER CLASSES: These classes are for children who have had some experience of playing tennis, and are building to a level where they can start Matchplay. Ollie runs all junior improver classes from Monday-Wednesday, and will ultimately decide suitability and when the transition from stage 1 to Stage 2 occurs. Please enquire here: Contact Ollie. Please also see the link in the above section to our Clubspark page for available classes and waiting lists. We also have weekend classes, and are currently trialling coaches after Paul's departure.
MATCHPLAY FOR IMPROVERS: We are hoping to resume these sessions at some point in the future after Paul's departure. To express interest in Matchplay sessions at improver level, please Contact Nick.
**PLAYER THEN PROGRESSES TO STAGE 3**
STAGE 3: OLLIE'S HAWKER JETS SQUADS + WEEKEND SUNDAY SQUAD + NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS + NICK'S SKILLS & DRILLS CLASSES + WEEKEND MATCHPLAY
OLLIE'S HAWKER JETS SQUADS (Mon-Weds): These are for player's who play at least twice a week, and are committed to competing regularly, and keen to improve in this area. Ollie selects and invites player's for these squads when they are ready.
WEEKEND SUNDAY SQUAD: This is an extra 'invite only' squad on Sunday morning's for players who already play at least once a week, and are committed to competing regularly, and keen to improve in this area. We are currently trialling coaches to run our weekend sessions after Paul's departure.
NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS: These are for players of all ages who play to a good level and wish to receive specific training aimed at performance in matches. These players may either be satisfied to stay at this level with their tennis (usually the older players), or be keen to progress to one of the Performance Team Hawker squads (usually the younger players). Please Contact Nick about information and trials for all squads.
NICK'S SKILLS & DRILLS CLASSES: These compliment all of Nick and Ollie's squad sessions. They focus on developing and enhancing essential core skills, and include fun and challenging drills that cover all aspects of the game. Please Contact Nick directly to enquire about availability and booking.
WEEKEND MATCHPLAY: Nick runs these for Green and Yellow ball players aged 9+ who are at stage 3 or stage 4. Orange Matchplays can also be arranged if there is enough demand (3+ players needed). The scoring format is short normal sets, which allows players to experience the full tennis scoring system. Player's collect points from all their singles matches, and there are leaderboards for different ages/abilities, that award prizes from our sponsor Sheensports at the end of the year. There is also a Player of the month award for someone who has stood out in one way or another over the course of a calendar month.
Nick's Matchplay's runs on selected weekend afternoons (from 2pm), almost every weekend during term time, and are open to everyone. They are bookable as individual events only, which allows for maximum flexibility. For more info, check the Matchplay page on this website, or the Matchplay bookings page, which has upcoming dates and booking links.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAYER'S AT STAGE 3 WILL BE CONSIDERED TO REPRESENT THE CLUB (THE HAWKER JETS) IN SURREY TEAM COMPETITIONS ONLY IF THEY ARE INVOLVED IN NICK'S AND/OR OLLIE'S SQUADS.
**STAGE 4 FOR PLAYER'S WHO WISH TO PROGRESS FURTHER**
STAGE 4: NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS + NICK'S SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR TOURNAMENT LEVEL PLAYERS
NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS: These are for juniors who play 3+ times per week (or play less but play to a very high level), and who compete regularly (minimum twice a month) in both internal and external competitions (or compete less but have extensive previous experience with tennis competition). Squads focus on developing all the required skills to maximise performance in competition. Players are selected and invited to join the squads based on ability, and enthusiasm for competitive tennis. Players may also ask for an assessment by contacting Nick. More info on Team Hawker Squads.
NICK'S SPECIALISED TRAINING: This consists of individual lessons and/or 2-1 sessions and/or tournament work sessions. These are for player's who regularly compete in tournaments and competitions (or have ambitions to become regular tournament players), and are keen to keep developing their tennis at a good rate. Contact Nick to enquire.
PLEASE NOTE PLAYER'S AT STAGE 4 WILL BE INVITED TO REPRESENT THE CLUB (THE HAWKER JETS) IN SURREY COUNTY COMPETITIONS, AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS. NICK'S TEAMS HAVE QUALIFIED FOR REGIONAL LEAGUES SINCE 2020, WON A REGIONAL LEAGUE IN 2023, AND HAVE WON COUNTLESS SURREY LEAGUES AND COMPETITIONS OVER THE YEARS. TEAM COMPETITION IS GREATLY VALUED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND DEVELOP, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY FOR PLAYERS TO FEEL VALUED, SUPPORTED, AND PART OF OUR SPECIAL HAWKER TENNIS COMMUNITY.
**STAGE 5 FOR PLAYER'S WHO WISH TO PROGRESS FURTHER**
STAGE 5: NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS AND SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR NATIONAL LEVEL PLAYERS OR THOSE CLOSE TO NATIONAL LEVEL WHO ARE KEEN TO REACH IT
NICK'S TEAM HAWKER SQUADS: These are for juniors who play 5-7 times per week, including regular competition, and have strong ambitions to fulfil their potential.
NICK'S SPECIALISED TRAINING: This consists of individual lessons and/or 2-1 sessions and/or tournament work sessions, tailored to the individual player's needs. Nick has a great recent track record of supporting and training players to reach national level for the first time (Top 50 ranking). Contact Nick to enquire.
TRICT: Nick's mental/emotional support program for players of every competitive level, from local competitors to pro players. This program is still in it's pilot phase and hasn't been fully launched yet. Feel free to Contact Nick for more info, or check the TRICT homepage for more details.
**HOLIDAY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES**
HOLIDAY COURSES: Ollie runs courses during the school holidays, with an extensive summer holiday program, for players from stage 1 to stage 3.
Nick also runs some holiday training camps during Easter and Summer Holidays, for stage 3 and stage 4 players, and is usually available to offer continued support to stage 4 and stage 5 players who are competing.
