🎾 LTA Licensed Coaching Professional

Expert Tennis
Coaching in
North East Essex

High-quality group and individual coaching for players aged 2.5yrs and over. Core skills and tactics taught in a fun, safe environment using a proven LTA player development system.

28
Years coaching
2
Venues in Essex
2.5yrs+
Ages welcome
LTA
Licensed & accredited

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📍 Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9ES
Current term: 5, 12, 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 2026
FOSLTC members save on every session. Non-member court fees added automatically at checkout.

Junior Programmes

All junior sessions are booked as a term block. New players can apply for a free trial first session. Existing players enrol directly into the block. Blocks are non-refundable once paid.

Saturday
09:00 – 09:30
Tots Tennis
James Prior · (LTA Level 3)
Ages 2.5–5 yrs

Introduction to tennis for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Fun, age-appropriate activities developing agility, balance, coordination and ball sense. Mini courts, short rackets. No experience needed — just enthusiasm!

7-week term · James runs: 5, 12, 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
£30 members · 6-session block
Non-members £37.50 · 6-session block
Existing players: £35 members / £43.75 non-members · 7 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £30 / £37.50
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
09:00 – 10:00
Orange Ball · Junior
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
Ages 7–9Orange Ball

18m courts with low compression orange balls. Developing consistency, movement and match play skills.

6 weeks: 19, 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct (Pete away 5 & 12 Sep)
£40 members · 5-session block after trial
Non-members £52.50 · 5-session block
Existing players: £48 members / £63 non-members · 6 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £10.50
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
09:30 – 10:15
Red Ball · Junior
James Prior · (LTA Level 3)
Ages 6–9Red Ball · Felt

Felt red balls. Developing consistency, movement and early match play in lively, engaging sessions.

7-week term · James runs: 5, 12, 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
£36 members · 6-session block after trial
Non-members £46.88 · 6-session block
Existing players: £42 members / £54.69 non-members · 7 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £36 / £46.88
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
10:15 – 11:15
Green / Yellow Ball · Junior
James Prior · (LTA Level 3)
Ages 9–11Green / Yellow Ball

Transition to full-size courts. Tactical development, match play and competition preparation.

7-week term · James runs: 5, 12, 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
£48 members · 6-session block after trial
Non-members £63 · 6-session block
Existing players: £56 members / £73.50 non-members · 7 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £48 / £63
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Wednesday
15:45 – 16:45
Orange / Green Ball Group
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
Ages 8–10Orange / Green Ball

18m courts with low compression balls progressing to full courts. Match play, rallying and tactical development.

£40 members · 5-session block after trial
Non-members £52.50 · 5-session block
Existing players: £48 members / £63 non-members · 6 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £40 / £52.50
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Thursday
16:00 – 17:00
Red Ball · Junior
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
Ages 5–8Red Ball · Felt

Felt red balls. Foundation skills in a structured, fun environment with individual attention throughout.

£40 members · 5-session block after trial
Non-members £52.50 · 5-session block
Existing players: £48 members / £63 non-members · 6 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £40 / £52.50
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Thursday
17:00 – 18:00
Yellow Ball · Junior
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
Ages 10–12Yellow Ball · Full game

Standard balls, full courts. All-round game development for players ready for competitive junior tennis.

£40 members · 5-session block after trial
Non-members £52.50 · 5-session block
Existing players: £48 members / £63 non-members · 6 sessions
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £40 / £52.50
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid

Adult Programmes

Adult sessions are booked and paid weekly. Booking closes 12 hours before each session. Sessions are non-refundable once booked. If we cancel for any reason you receive an automatic credit note. Minimum 3 players required for all sessions.

Tuesday
10:00 – 11:00
Adult Cardio Tennis
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
All levelsIndoors

High energy cardio tennis indoors. Great fitness, great fun — all levels welcome.

£8 members / session
Non-members £12 / session
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
Tuesday
11:00 – 12:00
Adult Beginners · Level 1
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
LTA Level 1New to tennis

Build your game from the ground up. Core technique, rallying and confidence on court in a welcoming group.

£10 members / session
Non-members £14 / session
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £10 / £14
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
Wednesday
09:00 – 10:00
Competitive Doubles · Level 3
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
LTA Level 3Match play

Doubles tactics, patterns and match play for competitive players. Improve your positioning and decision-making under pressure.

£10 members / session
Non-members £14 / session
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £10 / £14
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
Friday
10:00 – 11:00
Adult Improvers Doubles · Level 2
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
LTA Level 2Match play

Getting ready for team tennis and competitive opportunities at the club. Matchplay, tactics and doubles patterns.

£10 members / session
Non-members £14 / session
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £10 / £14
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
Saturday · Outdoors
12:30 – 13:30
Adult Cardio Tennis
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
All levels
☁ Outdoors — subject to weather & court safety. Auto-cancel + credit if conditions unsafe.
£8 members / session
Non-members £12 / session
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
📍 Essex University, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Pete Richmond (LTA Level 4) & Hannah (LTA Level 2) · Launching soon
🎓 Essex University students & staff receive 20% off all sessions — applied automatically when booking with your @essex.ac.uk email.

Junior Programmes

All junior sessions booked as 6-week term blocks. New players — free trial first. Blocks are non-refundable once paid.

Tuesday & Saturday
Various times
Tots Tennis · ages 2.5–5
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 2.5–5 yrs

Fun, age-appropriate tennis for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Agility, balance, coordination and ball sense on mini courts.

FREE trial session
Then £25 / 5-session block · Students/staff £20 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Tuesday
16:00 – 17:00
Red Ball · ages 5–8
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 5–8Red Ball · Felt

Mini courts, felt red balls. The LTA beginner stage — learning to rally, serve and score in a fun environment.

FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Tuesday
16:00 – 17:00
Orange Ball · ages 8–9
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 8–9Orange Ball

18m courts, low compression balls. Developing consistency, movement and early match play skills.

FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Tuesday
17:00 – 18:00
Green Ball · ages 9–10
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 9–10Green Ball

Full-length courts, 75% compression balls. Transition stage — tactical play and competition preparation.

FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Tuesday
17:00 – 18:00
Yellow Ball · ages 10+
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 10+Full game

Standard balls, full courts. Developing all-round game for competitive junior play.

FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
09:00 – 10:00
Red Ball · ages 5–8
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 5–8Red Ball · Felt
FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
10:00 – 11:00
Orange Ball · ages 8–9
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 8–9Orange Ball
FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
Green / Yellow Ball · ages 9–10+
Pete Richmond / Hannah · (LTA Level 4 / LTA Level 2)
Ages 9–12Green / Yellow Ball
FREE trial session
Then £40 / 5-session block · Students/staff £32 with @essex.ac.uk
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £8 / £12
⚠ Blocks are non-refundable once paid
Friday
17:30 – 18:30
Orange/Green Academy
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
Invitation OnlyAges 8–12
🔒 This session is by invitation only. Please contact us to discuss eligibility.

High-performance Orange and Green Ball coaching for competitive tournament-level players. Dates: 26 Sep · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 2026 · 5 sessions this term.

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Adult Programmes

Booked and paid weekly. Booking closes 12 hours before each session. Non-refundable once booked. Credits issued if we cancel. Minimum 3 players required.

Thursday
10:00 – 11:00
Adult Beginners Coaching · Level 1
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
LTA Level 1

Core technique, rallying and confidence on court. Welcoming group for anyone new to the game.

£10 / session
Students & staff: £8 with @essex.ac.uk · 20% off
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £10 / £12
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel
Thursday
11:00 – 12:00
Cardio Tennis
Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4)
All levels

High energy cardio tennis. Great fitness, great fun, all abilities welcome.

£10 / session
Students & staff: £8 with @essex.ac.uk · 20% off
Min. 3 players required · Auto-cancel + credit if not met · Credit per cancelled session: £10 / £12
Non-refundable once booked · Credits issued if we cancel

North East Essex's Leading Tennis Coaching Provider

NEETacademy has provided high-quality tennis coaching across North East Essex for nearly three decades. We specialise in Mini Tennis, adult coaching and wheelchair tennis — delivering fully qualified LTA coaching with the correct courts, balls and equipment for every stage of player development.

Our programmes are built on a proven player development system. Core skills and tactics are taught in a fun, safe environment where every player gets individual attention regardless of group size. We use the LTA age and stage pathway — red, orange, green and yellow ball — to ensure every child plays on the right court with the right ball at the right time.

We've produced county, regional and national level players across Mini Tennis and full ball. Our wheelchair coaching has reached the world top 30. We know how to develop players at every level — and we love doing it.

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Pete Richmond · (LTA Level 4) 28 years coaching · Former WTA hitting partner · ITF squad coach · International experience across USA, NZ, Spain & UK
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James Prior · (LTA Level 3) Junior development specialist · FOSLTC Saturday morning junior programme
Hannah · (LTA Level 2) Essex University junior and adult programmes · Tuesdays & Saturdays
LTA Licensed
Coaching Professional · Level 4 · 28 Years
  • Former hitting & sparring partner to a WTA professional player
  • Squad coach of ITF touring junior players
  • Coaching experience in USA, New Zealand, Spain and the UK
  • Wheelchair player coached to world top 30 & UK top 4
  • County, regional & national Mini Tennis players produced
  • Full ball players developed to county level and beyond
  • Leading provider of Mini Tennis in North East Essex for 28 years

1:1 & Small Group Coaching

Personalised coaching tailored entirely to your game. Available at FOSLTC and Essex University with Pete Richmond (LTA Level 4).

Individual Lessons

One-to-one sessions focused entirely on your development. Technique, tactics, match play or competition preparation — your lesson, your goals.

Small Group Sessions

2–4 players coached together. Ideal for friends, siblings or players of similar ability who want focused coaching in a social setting.

Performance Coaching

Competition and tournament preparation for junior and adult players developing their competitive game at county level and beyond.

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1:1 Cancellation Policy All 1:1 sessions are confirmed on booking. Sessions not cancelled more than 48 hours in advance are charged in full. Please give as much notice as possible so we can offer the slot to another player.

Holiday Camps

Junior tennis holiday camps are coming to NEETacademy. Register your interest and we'll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed.

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Holiday camps for junior players of all levels across North East Essex. Fun, structured, high-quality coaching across the school holidays. Register below and be first to hear when bookings open.

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Cancellations & Refunds

Clear, simple, automatic. No phone calls, no chasing, no awkward emails.

No Cash Refunds

NEETacademy does not offer cash refunds under any circumstances. All eligible cancellations are returned as credit notes only.

Credits applied automatically at your next booking

Full Cancellation Policy

Junior term blocks Non-refundable once paid. No cancellations mid-term. If we cancel a session due to weather or any other reason, you receive an automatic pro-rata credit for that session.
Adult weekly sessions Non-refundable once booked. If you cancel more than 48 hours before the session, a full credit note is issued automatically. Within 48 hours: session is forfeited.
1:1 sessions Must be cancelled more than 48 hours in advance. Within 48 hours: full session fee is charged. This allows us to offer the slot to another player.
NEETacademy cancels If we cancel any session for any reason, all booked players receive an automatic credit note. No action needed from you — check your email.
How credits work Credit notes are applied automatically at your next checkout — nothing to remember or present. Usable across all sessions and venues.
Free trials New players only. Apply via the session card. Self-declaration required. Laura reviews and confirms within 24 hours with full session details by email.

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FOSLTC: Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9ES

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Court Usage Report

VenueDaySessionCourt hrs
FOSLTCTueCardio Tennis (Indoor) + Adult Beginners L12hr
FOSLTCWedCompetitive Doubles L3 + Orange/Green Ball Junior2hr
FOSLTCThuRed Ball Junior + Yellow Ball Junior2hr
FOSLTCFriAdult Improvers Doubles L21hr
FOSLTCSatTots + Junior groups + Cardio5hr
Essex UniTueAll junior groups2hr
Essex UniThuAdult Beginners + Cardio2hr
Essex UniFriOrange/Green Academy1hr
Essex UniSatAll junior groups3hr

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