KNTC COACHING
Tennis coaching at Kings Norton Tennis Club is run by Head Coach Matthew Hillman. He is a level 3 LTA qualified and accredited plus coach, who has worked at numerous venues around Birmingham, including a role as Head of The Edgbaston Priory Club's Community Tennis Programme.
Matthew delivers coaching to groups of children and adults of all ages and abilities, for both members of the club and non-members.
We offer FREE trials to anyone who is interested in coaching. You can find more information on sessions below, along with a link to sign up for sessions.
List of services
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JUNIOR GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME
Children between 3 and 16-years-old can get stuck into the world of tennis with an exciting programme from the LTA. With smaller courts, nets, rackets and lower bouncing balls, Mini Tennis offers the perfect introduction to the sport, with all the fun and energy of the real thing. There are four stages of Mini Tennis; Tots, Red, Orange and Green, each with their own court size and type of ball. This tailored approach enables players to develop vital skills and techniques at an early age.
Toddler Tennis Sessions (Under 5's)
Saturday - 9:15-10:00
Mini Red Sessions (5-8 yr olds)
Tuesday - 4:30-5:30
Friday 4:30-5:30
Saturday 10:00-11:00
Sundays - 9:30-10:30
Orange, Green and Teen Sessions (9 yrs and older)
Tuesday 5:30-6:30
Friday 5:30-6:30
Saturday 11:00-12:00
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ADULT GROUP COACHING PROGRAMMEList Item 2
We will be running new adult sessions and these sessions are aimed at both players who have never played before, or advanced players, and would like to refine their skills and continue to improve basic technique and tactics.
Adult Beginners and Improvers session
Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm.
Adult Intermediate and Advanced session
Monday 6:30-8:00pm.
Kings Norton Tennis Club was awarded LTA Youth Recognised Venue status because of their exceptional delivery of children's tennis coaching and competitive opportunities. Led by their coaching team (including Head Coach Matt Hillman), the club achieved this highly selective status by demonstrating several outstanding community initiatives:
- High-Quality Youth Programmes: Providing flexible, structured sessions that cater to all age groups and ability levels.
- Community Outreach: Successfully engaging local schools and running inclusive initiatives, such as the "Holidays, Activity and Food" camps, bringing tennis to underserved children.
- Active Competition: Hosting major LTA-supported local tournaments and roadshows that have seen huge turnouts of kids.
- Leadership & Growth: Fostering youth development through a thriving junior leaders programme, while rapidly expanding girls-only tennis participation.
