Coaching
Do you want to learn to play tennis or refresh your skills?
Term 1 Coaching Programmes 2026 - HERE
The Richmond Tennis Club offer to our club members a full range of coaching packages.
These are done through the services of Z Tennis run by our club coach Kolie van Zyl.
There is something for everyone, have a look.
Term 1 Coaching Programmes 2026
at Richmond Tennis Club
Monday Febuary 9th – Thursday April 2nd
(8 weeks – dependent on weather, minimum of 6 sessions )
RTC Hotshots – Family Fun
Day offered: Saturday 9 – 9.45am, starting Feb 14th
This is a fun session for players aged between 5 – 9 years, starting out in tennis and wanting to give it a go! Lots of hand-eye coordination activities, learning through play, and improving racquet-ball skills. Parents/caregivers are welcome and encouraged to join the fun.
Cost: $85 members, $107 non-members
Pee Wee (5 – 8 years) - Red Level
Day offered: Monday 3.20pm – 4pm, starting Feb 9th
A high energy and fun introduction to tennis with more techical coaching, with the use of red low-compression tennis balls and mini-nets. This group works on basic tennis skills and development towards a love of the game; learning through play! You will also learn how to score and rules of the game.
Cost: $100 members, $122 non-members
Smashers (8 – 12 years) - Orange Level
Days offered: Monday 4 – 5pm, starting Feb 9th & Wednesday 4 - 5pm Feb 11th
This program is for players who are beginners or have recently graduated from the Pee Wee Program. This is a chance for players to improve their technical skills toward rallying and serving as well as having fun! This session is held on a three-quarter full court.
Cost: $110 members, $132 non-members
Richmond Aces – Green Level
Day offered: Monday 5 – 6pm, starting Feb 9th
This program is for younger players who are aspiring to reach a higher level in their tennis and want to work towards playing full-court tennis at inter-club level. Must be really keen! Players will be working on technique, the rules of the game, structured live-ball activities and increasing their tennis knowledge in general.
Cost: $110 members, $132 non-members
Social Teens
Days offered: Monday 6 – 7pm, starting Feb 9th and Saturday 11am - 12pm Feb 14th
This is the perfect coaching group for intermediate and college aged young people, who love tennis but only want to play for fun, at a social level. This is a great way to keep active, enjoy the game and meet new friends.
Cost: $110 members, $132 non-members
Junior Development Squad
Day offered: Thursday 3.45 – 5pm, starting Feb 12th
This is a great program for players who have been through the lower program levels and want to stretch and improve their skills, with the aim of competing in junior interclub. This group will focus on live ball activities, tactical and technical skills.
Cost: $120 members, $142 non-members
Tournament Training Programme (TTP)
Day offered: Thursday 5pm – 6.30pm, starting Feb 12th
This program is for players who are really keen to reach the next level by getting more involved in tournaments and aspiring to a higher grade for interclub. This is a skilled coaching program which includes high intensity drilling, conditioning, high performance, tactical skills and technique. Match play is part of this programme and competition is encouraged.
Cost: $170 members, $192 non-members
Advanced Beginners (Adults)
Day offered: Saturday 10am - 11am, starting Feb 14th
These sessions are players who have advanced from Tennis Xpress. The aim is building more confidence and building on already gained skills. There will be technical components, within a game-based environment. Ideal for players who want to play socially, and perhaps at social-interclub level.
Cost: $160 members, $182 non-members
Intermediate / Advanced Adults
Day offered: Wednesdays 5.45 – 6:45pm, starting Feb 11th
This program is for those players who have some experience playing and want to advance their current skills to take them to a new level. Focus will be on developing your own game style, lots of live-ball hitting activities, a cardio workout and an opportunity to socialise with other adult players.
Cost: $160 members, $182 non-members
Private Coaching
Private coaching is a great way to speed up your progress technically, tactically and physically. Kolie is a qualified Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach and will share his knowledge with you to ensure you reach your goals. Video analysis available. Contact Kolie directly for pricing and package deals or to book a time.
Z Tennis also offers a bespoke program for tournament players keen to have 1-1 hitting and coaching
Terms and Conditions
- Please contact Kolie to register for coaching programs. An invoice will be sent upon registration with payment details.
- Please ensure that payments for coaching are made prior to the start of term. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
- All players registered for Z Tennis coaching programs are subject to a Richmond Tennis Club non member fee (as stated above)
For further information, please contact:
Kolie van Zyl
M. 027-829-3306
FB. @ztennisnz
Please contact our club coach HERE for more information
Racquet Re-stringing Service
Kolie offers a re-stringing service for all your racquets
Click here for further details