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Tennis Coaching
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Junior Development Programs
The Melba Tennis Club has a comprehensive tennis coaching program which includes an advanced junior development program as well as individual and group lessons available for adults who wish to improve their stroke technique as well as other aspects of their game. Our coaching programs are designed, developed and implemented by former touring professionals Alun Jones and Damien Ward.
Alun Jones / Damien Ward
| Alun and Damien are both locals of Canberra who trained at the ACT Academy of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport. Alun turned professional upon completing his high School Senior Certificate where his accomplishments include reaching a ranking of 123 in the world, playing Davis Cup for Australia and playing in grand slams such as the Australian Open and US Open. Damien accepted a tennis scholarship at the Brigham Young University in Utah, USA, where he completed his degree whilst competing on the US Collegiate Circuit. Upon completing his degree Damien turned professional achieving a world ranking in both singles and doubles. .....More |
Damien Ward and Alun Jones
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Junior Development Programs - Schedule
Alun and Damien have implemented a comprehensive junior development program for juniors aged 4 and over. The junior development programs are designed to facilitate the long term development of our juniors which empowers them with future options about the direction they wish to take with the sport of tennis.
The Melba Tennis Club junior development program incorporates the various coaching doctrines such as individuality and progression so as to ensure each student receives the necessary tuition in order to achieve long term goals.
The Melba Tennis Club junior development program incorporates a holistic approach towards individual development and achievement and includes such components as:
- Stroke technique
- Practice routines
- Drills
- Hand eye co-ordination
- Footwork drills
- Round robin competitions
- Varied games
- Court etiquette
Adult Coaching
Alun and Damien also conduct individual and group lessons for adults. These lessons are tailored to the skill level of the individual ranging from beginners who are taking up the sport of tennis to the more accomplished player who wishes to improve stroke production or other aspects of their game.
All groups are comprised of individuals of a reasonably similar standard so as to encourage maximum development and progression in an enjoyable environment.
Contact Information
For further details about the junior development programs or for adult coaching please phone:
Alun Jones: 0409 121 312
Damien Ward: 0405 928 413
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