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Kids tennis lessons
Swing into fun!
Kids' tennis lessons at David Lloyd Clubs are a fun and energetic way for children to learn the game. With expert coaching and age-appropriate activities, they’ll develop skills, confidence, and a love for tennis - all in a safe, friendly environment.
Kids' tennis lessons at David Lloyd Clubs are a fun and energetic way for children to learn the game. With expert coaching and age-appropriate activities, they’ll develop skills, confidence, and a love for tennis - all in a safe, friendly environment.
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Tennis Stars – kids tennis lessons
Tennis Stars is a fun-filled, progressive and structured tennis programme for young children; with development, fun, and fitness at the heart of everything. Starting off on mini courts, with mini nets and sponge balls, children will move through the levels as their game and skills develop.
The structure is based on coaching and competition in 4 stages: Blue, Red, Orange and Green with players progressing through a number of levels at each colour stage.
Each stage is designed using appropriate court sizes and equipment, so players can learn the game in a way that suits their physical size, emotional maturity and technical and tactical skill. With over 40 years of experience, our professional coaches deliver each lesson with variations in age and ability in mind, to keep the programme relevant and exciting to every player.
What makes our Tennis Stars programme great?
Endorsed by the experts
The Tennis Stars programme at David Lloyd Clubs has been expertly developed with contributions from two of the most respected figures in the world of tennis—Judy Murray OBE and Dr Anne Pankhurst.
Judy Murray, a national tennis coach with nearly 40 years of experience, is passionate about getting children into sport through fun, inspiring coaching. As the former coach and mother of professional players Jamie and Sir Andy Murray, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of how to nurture young talent. Judy has helped fine-tune the Tennis Stars content to ensure every child builds confidence, develops key tennis skills, and most importantly, enjoys learning the game.
Dr Anne Pankhurst, a leading coach education and athlete development consultant, has also played a key role in shaping the programme. With over 30 years of global experience working with tennis governing bodies, clubs, and academies, Anne focuses on good coaching practices and creating effective development pathways for players, coaches, and parents. Her expertise ensures that the Tennis Stars programme offers a structured, supportive, and age-appropriate approach to learning tennis.
Together, Judy and Anne’s contributions make Tennis Stars a truly outstanding introduction to the sport—designed to inspire, engage, and develop young players at every stage.
Our levelling system
Our Tennis Stars programme is divided into 4 age groups: Blue (age 3-5), Red (age 5-8), Orange (age 8-9), Green (age 9-10). There are 4 levels in each colour - 1 is a beginner at that level and 4 is advanced.
Each of the colours represent different-sized courts that allow children to develop and learn relevant to their age and ability, giving them more of a chance to enjoy longer rallies, and develop good habits and instincts. The kids will use smaller racquets and softer balls that fit their size, strength and abilities.
From an initial introduction to tennis; learning the basics and fundamental ABC’s, to nailing the technique and tactics and competing in both team and individual events, our Tennis Stars programme will boost your little stars confidence and improve their skills as they work their way through the levels.
Good for all ages and abilities
Do your little ones know their ABCs?
The secret to children developing the key skills needed for Tennis comes down to learning the ABCs; agility, balance and co-ordination. Our coaches design activities that teach these physical skills in a fun and creative way, based on each player’s age and ability.
From the ages of 3 – 14 years old, the physical ability of each player will vary. This is because of the different rates of growth, development and maturation (GDM) affecting the developmental age of young players. This includes different physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills, impacting how quickly they’re able to learn and compete.
With this in mind, our junior tennis programme has been carefully designed to deliver fun and well-structured coaching, relevant for children of all ages and abilities.
Tennis Stars Values
Our Tennis Stars programme is divided into 4 age groups: Blue (age 3-5), Red (age 5-8), Orange (age 8-9), Green (age 9-10). There are 4 levels in each colour - 1 is a beginner at that level and 4 is advanced.
Each of the colours represent different-sized courts that allow children to develop and learn relevant to their age and ability, giving them more of a chance to enjoy longer rallies, and develop good habits and instincts. The kids will use smaller racquets and softer balls that fit their size, strength and abilities.
From an initial introduction to tennis; learning the basics and fundamental ABC’s, to nailing the technique and tactics and competing in both team and individual events, our Tennis Stars programme will boost your little stars confidence and improve their skills as they work their way through the levels.
Junior tennis lessons - 1-2-1 lessons
Improve your game with 1-2-1 junior tennis lessons at David Lloyd Clubs, where expert coaches tailor each session to help you reach your full potential.
- Compete on a scaled down court that is appropriate to their size, strength and ability.
- Develop tactical awareness from an early age while learning good technical skills.
- Develop competitive and mental skills to help them progress their tennis.
- Progress to full tennis in a system that is appropriate to their developmental needs.
If your child is interested in learning tennis in a professional coaching environment, whilst having buckets of fun and making friends, then Tennis Stars is the perfect place to start.
Kids tennis FAQs
Will tennis lessons be included in my membership?
All membership packages include access to our indoor and outdoor courts. Adult and kids tennis lessons are available to book for an additional fee, however.
How much does a tennis lesson cost?
The cost may vary by Club, so it's best to speak to a member of staff. Tennis lessons are sold as part of a course, so you'll pay a monthly fee.
How can I book?
Members can book and manage kids tennis lessons via the David Lloyd Clubs app or in Club at reception.
When are lessons available?
Lessons run for 50 weeks each year, with a two-week break over the Christmas period.
How old does my child need to be?
We offer classes from 3 years and up.
How long is a lesson?
Kids tennis lessons are usually 45 minutes each, with more advanced lessons lasting up to an hour.
Once you've booked your child onto Tennis Stars lessons, aim for your child to arrive poolside a few minutes before the start of the lesson, where the teacher will be ready to welcome them.
How is their progress measured?
Each stage of our programme has specific criteria that children will work towards meeting. Once they have completed the criteria for that stage, they will move up to the next stage of their tennis journey.
How can I help my child further?
At each stage of the programme, parents will receive our Parent Pledges - clear guides outlining the key skills their child will be working on, along with simple tips on how to support their progress at home.
