Coaching

COACHING OUTLINE - Lewis Bazalo, Progresstennisnz@gmail.com

Lower Hutt Tennis Club offers a wide range of tennis coaching services that cater for all ages and skill levels. Lewis has recently taken over from Simon (off to Christchurch) and is keen to help with any enquiries members may have on the coaching programme.

Our coaching programme is designed to help every player achieve their tennis goal, all while having a lot of fun & a lot of laughs on court. 

Please contact Lewis to find out his coaching programme.

 

JUNIOR SQUAD COACHING AT LHTC

We have squads available for all levels of juniors, beginner through to national competitors.

8 Week group programmes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout all school terms with Hot Shots groups for ages 5+.

Red Stage (ages 5-7): Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:15pm

  • 25% compression tennis balls and modified court sizes for the younger players.

Orange Stage (ages 7-9): Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:15pm

  • 50% compression tennis balls and larger modified court sizes.

Green Stage (ages 9-12): 5:15-6:15pm

  • 75% compression tennis balls and a full sized tennis court.

Development Squad 6:15-7:30pm

  • Aimed at interclub or tournament level players.
  • Matchplay-based training with fitness elements and tactical development.

 

 

ADULT COACHING AT LHTC

We have an adult coaching programme running at the club. All abilities and levels included & cardio tennis programme. 

 

Adults' coaching programmes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Cardio Tennis and Learn to Play groups.

Cardio Tennis Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm

  • Fitness-based drills, circuts and games with a tennis theme.
  • Targeted to those with 1+ Years of playing experience.
  • Designed to be an energetic, high-heart rate workout that is great fun!

 

Learn to Play Thursday 7:30-8:30pm

  • Learn fundamentals of tennis within 8 weeks.
  • Learn all of the strokes, rules, scoring and formats of both singles and doubles tennis.
  • Relaxed, beginner-friendly oriented group.

 

PRIVATE COACHING AT LHTC

We offer private coaching to all ages and levels at the club. To organise a lesson please contact progresstennisnz@gmail.com or 022-589-0692.

Private lessons can include 1:1 ratio coaching or private groups. 

Please note private lessons are subject to availability of the coach.

Costs of private lessons also differ depending on experience of the coach.