Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Personalised coaching for faster, focused progress. Suitable for children and adults

Private and semi-private lessons deliver the most personalised coaching at Journey Tennis — tailored to each player's goals, ability, and stage of development.

What to expect

Coaching starts with understanding the player. Your coach will assess current ability, discuss goals, and design sessions around what that individual actually needs — then adapt as progress happens. Younger players build correct habits from the ground up. Competitive players work on the finer details that separate good from great. Sessions run in 30, 60, and 90-minute formats to suit different ages and training loads.

Focus areas — Development players

Groundstrokes

Forehand and backhand fundamentals built correctly from the start, with a focus on consistency and control.

Serve & return

Learning correct serving technique and effective return positioning to build confidence in every rally.

Net play & movement

Introduction to volleys, net play, and the footwork patterns that support all court positions.

Game skills

Scoring, game basics, and physical development — learning to play with growing confidence and understanding.

Focus Areas — Performance Players

Tactics & point construction

Understanding patterns of play and how to build and finish points effectively in match conditions.

Technical refinement

Precise stroke adjustments made under coaching guidance to improve consistency and shot quality.

Serve & return strategy

Developing serve variety and tactical return options to gain advantage from the first shot.

Match preparation

Competitive scenarios, video analysis, and mental preparation to perform confidently under pressure.

What the sessions are designed to do

One coach. One player. No distractions.

Private coaching creates space for the kind of focused, specific work that group settings simply can't replicate. Technical issues get identified and addressed early. Weaknesses become strengths. Progress is visible, measurable, and consistent.

These sessions work brilliantly alongside group or squad training — adding an individual layer that accelerates everything else happening on court.

Private lessons suit players at any stage — from young beginners who want a confident start, to club competitors preparing for their next match. Semi-private sessions work best for two players of similar ability: siblings, school friends, or regular training partners who want shared coaching in a more personal setting.

Also ideal for adults returning to the game, players working through a specific technical challenge, or anyone who simply wants to improve faster.

Why players and parents choose Private Coaching at Journey Tennis

Sessions here aren't generic. Coaches arrive prepared, with a clear plan built around that individual player. Feedback is direct and honest. Parents are kept informed — not just about what happened on court, but about why, and what comes next.

The focus is always long-term development. Not quick fixes. Not empty encouragement. Real progress, at a pace that builds lasting confidence.

Parent — Development Player (Age 8) "We added private lessons alongside the group program and the difference has been remarkable. Technique issues were picked up early — before they became habits. His confidence has really grown."

Parent — Performance Player (Age 14) "The coaching is specific, honest, and clearly focused on long-term development — not just short-term results. Our daughter is competing regularly now and these sessions have been a big part of that."

Adult Player "I'd played socially for years but never had proper coaching. After just a few sessions I understood so much more about how I was moving and striking the ball. The improvement was immediate."

See private tennis in action

  • Since starting group lessons, my child's confidence has grown enormously. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and really understand how kids learn.

    Parent - Junior Player (Age 9)

  • Since starting group lessons, my child's confidence has grown enormously. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and really understand how kids learn.

    Parent - Junior Player (Age 9)

  • Since starting group lessons, my child's confidence has grown enormously. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and really understand how kids learn.

    Parent - Junior Player (Age 9)

Ready to get started?

Not sure whether private or semi-private is the right fit? Start with a free trial. Your coach will assess current ability, talk through your goals, and recommend the best format — so the first paid session hits the ground running.