Phoenix Squad

The phoenix squad provides an extensive programme for our school team players to train with their peers and the UWCSEA Dover Coaching team all year round. Tennis is predominantly an individual sport. But the team environment we see with our School teams is strong. Everyone benefits from training together, and pushing each other to work hard and improve whilst being part of a team. This is culminated when in season they then compete together. We want to provide this environment year long, giving the coaching team a great platform to really work hard on developing the players games out of season as well as in season providing continuity all year. 

Eligibility: 

Only those students either intending to trial for the school team or having competed for the school team in the current year are eligible to register. Depending on numbers and level we may have to trial the first week. 

Schedule: 

As best we can, we have tried to keep the training days midweek the same all year (although times vary). Please refer to the Schedule for junior, middle and high school for days and times. We recommend training twice per week Phoenix Squad: (out of season training days).  We have also included an additional training day on Saturday days which will focus more on match play and set plays/strategies and tactics. 

Coaching Content: 

Our goal is to provide a pathway for tennis participation and development while creating a fun environment in which to learn. Our coaching programme emphasises developing all areas of the game – technical, tactical, physical and mental, whilst building and enhancing players’ love of the sport and sportsmanship.  

Cost: 

Phoenix Squad: $37 per hour incl GST (sessions are 75/90min long, and billed per season). All school team training in season is free of charge.