Our mission is to nurture and develop young players at every stage of their tennis journey.

We provide a structured pathway designed to ensure children receive the right balance of fun, challenge, and development. Our coaching team creates a positive, supportive atmosphere where juniors can enjoy tennis, build confidence, and gain valuable life experiences.

Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or competing at provincial level, we have a programme to support their growth.

Junior Player Pathway

We use the internationally recognised Red, Orange, and Green Ball programmes to match coaching to the needs of different age groups and ability levels. The pathway is flexible, continually evolving, and includes both coaching sessions and a variety of supporting events.

Why Our Pathway Works

✔ Matches coaching to children’s physical, mental, and emotional development
✔ Keeps tennis fun, engaging, and social
✔ Builds confidence, teamwork, and resilience
✔ Provides opportunities for competition and progression

Three Tiers of Development

Club Coaching “Participation” Tier – Entry-level coaching designed to introduce players to the game in a fun and supportive environment.
Tournament Coaching “Competitive” Tier – For players competing regionally, aiming to reach provincial level.
Tournament Coaching “Performance” Tier – For players competing provincially, aiming to reach national level.

Club Coaching Overview

Perfect for primary and secondary school children, these sessions focus on building solid foundations of tennis through fun activities, teamwork, and social interaction.

Red Ball (Ages 4–8)

Times: Monday 2–3pm & Wednesday 2–3pm
Focus: Fundamental movement, coordination, and fun.
Designed to introduce tennis through simple games that build basic skills in a supportive environment.

Orange Ball (Ages 8–10)

Times: Monday 3–4pm & Wednesday 3–4pm
Focus: Stroke refinement, tactical awareness, and consistency.
Players begin to develop strategy, placement, and rallying skills.

Green Ball (Ages 10–12)

Times: Monday 4–5pm
Focus: Advanced skill development, tactical play, and match preparation.
Encourages players to combine technical improvement with mental and strategic growth.

Tournamant Coaching Overview

For players who want to take their tennis to the next level, tournament coaching focuses on refining technique, developing match skills, and preparing for competitive play.

Training Times (minimum of 2 sessions per week required):

Tuesday 4–5.30pm & 5.30–7pm
Thursday 4–5.30pm & 5.30–7pm
Saturday 2–4pm & 4–6pm

Tournament Hitting Class

Whether your child is working towards competition or simply wants to improve their overall match play, this class is perfect for developing players who have mastered the basics and are ready to refine their skills in a match environment.

Key Features of the Class:

Match Play Scenario: Players will engage in structured match play, focusing on applying technical skills in realistic, competitive situations. With a coach guiding each session, players will have the chance to practice strategy and shot selection under match conditions.
Competitive Environment: By practicing against peers in a controlled yet competitive atmosphere, your child will build confidence and mental toughness. This class offers an opportunity to challenge themselves while learning how to handle the pressure of real match scenarios.

This class is ideal for juniors looking to gain competition experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build both skill and confidence in an engaging, supportive environment.

Other Junior Events

Tournaments

We hold two major events each year, our Junior Closed and our Junior T100 Open.

These competitions offer juniors the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete in a fun, supportive environment.

Tennis Camps

We run Easter and Summer camps to give junior members the chance to further develop their skills during school breaks. These camps are a great way to enhance tennis abilities while having fun with fellow players. Open to non-members.

Social Events

Our Junior Committee organize fun Halloween and Christmas events for everyone.

Club Ladder

There is a free singles ladder on Tournament Software.

Whitechurch Tennis Club

School Rd, Farranastig, Whitechurch, Co. Cork
T34 RR58
Maps

whitechurchtennisclub@gmail.com
T: 087 136 0474

Junior Tennis