Coaching
Rainford Tennis Club run weekly coaching sessions all year round for adults and children and new players are always welcome to attend. Bookings are made weekly on a pay-and-play basis, which means you don't have to pay for sessions that you cannot attend or that are cancelled due to bad weather. All equipment is provided. Click on the links below for more information and to book your place.
Junior Tennis Camps
26th - 27th May
Red: 4-7 year olds
Saturday 9:30 - 10:30am
Red: 4-7 year olds
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm
Orange: 8-9 year olds
Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orange: 8-9 year olds
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm
Green: 9-10 year olds
Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Green: 9-10 year olds
Thursday 4:00 - 5:00pm
Yellow: 11-16 year olds
Thursday 4:00 - 5:00pm
Yellow: 11-16 year olds
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Adult Beginners
Thursday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Adult Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday 1:00 - 2:30pm
Individual Lessons
(One or two players)
Meet your coaches
Sarah Hillier: Head Coach
Sarah became Head Coach in 2021 and is responsible for managing and developing the coaching and competition programme at Rainford Tennis Club. Sarah, who lives in the village, is a fully qualified and LTA Accredited Level 3 Coach and a tournament referee with 15 years' experience coaching at indoor and outdoor venues across the North of England. Sarah is also County Tennis Co-ordinator for Tennis Lancashire and is the coach for the Lancashire 10 & Under Girls Team. Sarah won the Lancashire Tennis Coach of the Year Award in 2022, as part of the annual British Tennis Awards.
Jack Parker: Assistant Coach
Jack joined the coaching team at Rainford Tennis Club at the start of the 2023 season. Jack is an experienced Level 2 Coach and will be delivering junior and adult sessions at the Jubilee Recreation Ground as part of our weekly coaching programme. Jack has played tennis for many years and has competed in the top divisions of both Warrington League and the Liverpool League. Jack holds a full LTA Coach Accreditation and is available for hitting sessions with both junior and adult players.
Olivia Vernazza: Assistant Coach
Olivia joined the coaching team at Rainford Tennis Club in 2023. She is a experienced Level 2 coach delivering weekly sessions for players aged 4-18. She is also a Cardio Tennis instructor for adults of all ages and abilities. Olivia has played tennis since she was 5 years old and has played in tournaments across the country, including representing Winstanley College in the National Schools Finals. As a junior, Olivia was part of the Lancashire County squads and is now enjoying helping with the delivery of our group coaching sessions here at Rainford.
