Coaching

Foster Pro Tour - Group Coaching

The Tour Team training sessions are primarily for high performance tennis players, male and female from 16yrs+.  Players with a professional world ranking to a rating of 3.1 on a pathway to pro circuit competition. Training consists of two sessions every weekday (morning and afternoon) and one session on Saturday. 

To access the Foster Pro Tour, players need to be accessed by Andrew Foster. 

Foster Pro Tour - Morning Sessions

Day/Time:
Monday to Friday 10:30-12:30 Saturday 12:00-14:00 
Price:
£6.00
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Training consists of two sessions every weekday (morning and afternoon) and one session on Saturday.
To access the Foster Pro Tour, players need to be accessed by Andrew Foster. 

Foster Pro Tour - Afternoon Sessions

Day/Time:
Monday to Friday 14:30-16:30
Price:
£6.00
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Training consists of two sessions every weekday (morning and afternoon) and one session on Saturday.
To access the Foster Pro Tour, players need to be accessed by Andrew Foster. 

Monday

Orange / Green Group

Day/Time:
Monday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£10.00
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A 60-minute orange ball squad for players 8-10 years developing the key skills to transition to the next stage green ball.  The class will include Basket feeding and technical development, live drill scenarios working on tactics plus match play. 

Entry Standard – A competent orange player that has the understanding of all shots and a basic level of tactical and competitive awareness. 

Yellow Basket

Day/Time:
Monday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£12.00
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A 60-minute full yellow ball squad for teens. The session consists of an intensive basket fed drills format with the ability to improve technique, tactical patterns and cardio endurance.

Entry Standard – Competitive full yellow ball Teens with some to decent competitive tournament experience

Yellow Points

Day/Time:
Monday 17:30-18:30
Price:
£12.00
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A 60 minute follow up to the Yellow Baskets squad. This session purely focuses on point based drill and competitive play. Each week will have different tactical focuses and tasks to build competitive mental strength. 

Entry Level- Competitive full yellow ball Teens with some to decent competitive tournament experience. 

Ladies Improver Group

Day/Time:
Monday 11:00-12:30
Price:
£12.00
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An action packed 90-minute ladies beginners/improvers session focused on developing the basics of the game into a doubles scenario, this includes technique development, basic rallying scenarios and key doubles specific practise.   

Entry requirements – Basic level and knowledge of the game and a base ability to rally and structure some doubles points, female only session. 

Adult Intermediate Group

Day/Time:
Monday 19:30-21:00
Price:
£12.00
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A full on 90-minute intermediate training session, this will be a feeder group and practise for the men’s and ladies tier 3 teams for the club. The session will be focused on competitive doubles training including structured drill scenarios and coached matchplay. 

Entry requirements- A well rounded club player looking to sharpen their skill on the doubles court. This will be a feeder group into the club teams. 

Tuesday

Orange Baskets

Day/Time:
Tuesday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£11.00
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A 60-minute full orange ball squad for 8-9 year olds. The session consists of an intensive basket fed drills format with the ability to improve technique, tactical patterns and cardio endurance. 

Red Tots (3 and 4 years)

Day/Time:
Tuesday 16:00-16:30
Price:
£5.00
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An energetic 30-minute tots session (3-5y) working on all the basics skills of movement and co-ordination.  The session will include some basic tennis skills and most importantly some fun and games. 

Entry requirements- Ideal ages between 3-4.5 years, no experience needed. 

Red + A

Day/Time:
Tuesday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£10.00
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A 60-minute energetic Junior Red session working on the development of all aspects of the game. The session will be run with sponge balls allowing the children to establish technique and control.  All players will be taught how to play matches and score. This is a feeder group into the Elite Red MT + group. 

Entry requirements – A basic level of co-ordination and ability to demonstrate both knowledge and some execution the range of tennis shots, Ages 5-7 years. 

Red + B

Day/Time:
Tuesday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£10.00
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A 60-minute energetic Junior Red session working on the development of all aspects of the game. The session will be run with sponge balls allowing the children to establish technique and control.  All players will be taught how to play matches and score. This is a feeder group into the Elite Red MT + group. 

Entry requirements – A basic level of co-ordination and ability to demonstrate both knowledge and some execution the range of tennis shots, Ages 5-7 years. 

Red A Performance

Day/Time:
Tuesday 17:00-18:00
Price:
£10.00
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A tournament focused 60-minute red ball session working on all aspects of the game at a more competitive level. This session includes structured drills, tactical awareness exercises and match play.  All players will be encouraged to practise their skills with internal and external competition. 

Entry requirements – This group will be based on an invite only basis at a coach’s discretion. 

Yellow Performance A

Day/Time:
Tuesday 17:30-19:30
Price:
£24.00
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Yellow Performance B/Trans

Day/Time:
Tuesday 17:30-19:00
Price:
£18.00
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All Connaught tennis performance sessions will have lesson plans which grow each player into good match court competitors.  Specific Performer and Performance squads within our programme will focus equal education on the emotional/tactical demands as the skills needed for successful matchplay.  Normally a 90-minute session with 45 minutes dedicated to an improved understanding of self and/or opponent awareness, followed by 45 mins of point play to test the skills learned.

Ladies Beginner Group

Day/Time:
Tuesday 19:00-20:00
Price:
£8.00
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A perfect 60-minute class for complete beginners.  An easy paced session covering all the basics of the game including technique, tactics and some base cardio fitness. 

Entry requirements- Complete beginners, female only session. 

Men’s Improver Group

Day/Time:
Tuesday 20:00-21:30
Price:
£12.00
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A dynamic 90-minute evening session. This session includes a full warm up, structured doubles tactical drills and competitive match play in this fast and intense session. 

Entry requirements- A well rounded club player looking to sharpen their skills on the doubles court. This will be a feeder group into the club teams. 

Wednesday

Yellow Set Patterns

Day/Time:
Wednesday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£12.00
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Yellow Points

Day/Time:
Wednesday 17:30-18:30
Price:
£12.00
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All Connaught tennis performance sessions will have lesson plans which grow each player into good match court competitors.  Specific Performer and Performance squads within our programme will focus equal education on the emotional/tactical demands as the skills needed for successful matchplay.  Normally a 90-minute session with 45 minutes dedicated to an improved understanding of self and/or opponent awareness, followed by 45 mins of point play to test the skills learned.

Ladies Group - 1st Session

Day/Time:
Wednesday 19:30-20:30
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Ladies Group - Last Session

Day/Time:
Wednesday 20:30-21:30
Price:
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Thursday

Red Human Wall

Day/Time:
Thursday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£10.00
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Red Group

Day/Time:
Thursday 17:30-18:30
Price:
£10.00
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A 60-minute energetic Junior Red session working on the development of all aspects of the game. The session will be run with sponge balls allowing the children to establish technique and control.  All players will be taught how to play matches and score. This is a feeder group into the Elite Red MT + group. 

Entry requirements – A basic level of co-ordination and ability to demonstrate both knowledge and some execution the range of tennis shots, Ages 5-7 years. 

Orange Combo

Day/Time:
Thursday 17:00-18:30
Price:
£16.50
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A competent 90-minute junior orange ball squad for players aged 7-9 years. This session is split between technical developments on all shots, tactical improvements based on scenarios and coached match play.  Players from this squad will be scouted for the clubs Junior Orange Team. 

Entry requirements – A player that has transitioned through red ball, can demonstrate an advanced level of rallying and navigate a competitive match. 

Yellow Performance

Day/Time:
Thursday 17:30-19:00
Price:
£18.00
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All Connaught tennis performance sessions will have lesson plans which grow each player into good match court competitors.  Specific Performer and Performance squads within our programme will focus equal education on the emotional/tactical demands as the skills needed for successful matchplay.  Normally a 90-minute session with 45 minutes dedicated to an improved understanding of self and/or opponent awareness, followed by 45 mins of point play to test the skills learned. 

Orange / Green Baskets

Day/Time:
Thursday 16:30-17:30
Price:
£12.00
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A 60-minute orange ball squad for players 8-10 years developing the key skills to transition to the next stage green ball.  The class will include Basket feeding and technical development, live drill scenarios working on tactics plus match play. 

Entry Standard – A competent orange player that has the understanding of all shots and a basic level of tactical and competitive awareness. 

Men’s Advanced Group

Day/Time:
Thursday 19:00-20:30
Price:
£12.00
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A full on 90-minute 1st team training session, this is a coached session working on high level match play with a main focus on doubles. The players will be competing to represent the club at the highest level and will be put through their paces weekly. 

Entry requirements – This group will be based on an invite only basis at a coach’s discretion. 

Friday

Yellow Points Squad

Day/Time:
Friday 18:30-20:00
Price:
£18.00
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A 60 minute follow up to the Yellow Baskets squad. This session purely focuses on point based drill and competitive play. Each week will have different tactical focuses and tasks to build competitive mental strength. 

Entry Level- Competitive full yellow ball Teens with some to decent competitive tournament experience.

Orange Practise

Day/Time:
Friday 17:00-18:30
Price:
£16.50
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A full 90-minute session for orange ball juniors ages 7-9 consisting of pure match play. This is a coached session with the pro continuously interacting with the players through matches. Players are expected to analyse and improve within each session. 

 

Entry requirements – Orange ball Juniors only.  The ability to navigate and score a match to an intermediate or above level. 

Saturday

Junior & Adult Groups

Day/Time:
Saturday 09:00-13:00
Price:
£8.00
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Saturday 09:00-13:00.  Junior groups for children from the age of 3 to 18.  All different levels catered for.  Price:  £8 per session 

LTA Youth competition age groups are aligned with the same competitive seasons as Junior Tennis.  A players competitive age is determined by their age on the 31st December.  Red 8 and under, Orange 8-9 years, Green 9-10 years and Yellow 10 + years. 

Foster Pro Tour - Morning Sessions

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Foster Pro Tour - Afternoon Sessions

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Orange / Green Group

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Yellow Basket

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Yellow Points

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Ladies Improver Group

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Adult Intermediate Group

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Orange Baskets

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Red Tots (3 and 4 years)

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Red + A

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Red + B

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Red A Performance

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Yellow Performance A

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Yellow Performance B/Trans

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Ladies Beginner Group

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Men’s Improver Group

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Yellow Set Patterns

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Yellow Points

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Ladies Group - 1st Session

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Ladies Group - Last Session

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Red Human Wall

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Red Group

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Orange Combo

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Yellow Performance

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Orange / Green Baskets

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Men’s Advanced Group

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Yellow Points Squad

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Orange Practise

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Junior & Adult Groups

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Private Coaching

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Private Coaching

Dan Osben

Head Club Pro
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Dan is a highly motivated, ambitious and passionate pro with nearly 20 years coaching experience.  He has strong experience and a proven track record on all levels of coaching from Mini Tennis to ATP Challenger Tour.  Dan loves to travel and experience new angles of coaching, previously coaching in Spain, India and Australia.  As part of Dan’s tennis passion he still enjoys high level competition and sparring and will be representing The Connaught Club for matches going forward. 

When not on the court Dan enjoys endurance training including running, cycling and swimming.  He is a huge fan of social dining/cuisine and lastly a keen follower of Arsenal Football Club. 

Coach comment:  “I’m very excited to be part of The Connaught Club, it feels like home.  I look forward to growing an all-inclusive programme and giving our juniors the best shot at a strong future whether it be on or off the court”.  P.S. and for everyone to have fun! 

Dan runs both the junior and adult programmes at the Club as well as being available for individual lessons. 

Andrew Foster

Head of Performance
More about Andrew Foster

Andrew had a very promising national and international junior career.  Andrew was no. 1 British junior through all age groups and reached the top 10 ITF U18 junior.  As a pro player Andrew achieved his highest ranking of ATP 174.  He played in all the grand slams reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon in 1993, where he lost to the eventual champion, Pete Sampras.  Andrew started his coaching career in 1998 and within 2 years was coaching the number one female GB player and had a group of promising juniors which included James Ward (who went on to help GB win the Davis Cup).  He started coaching at The Connaught in 2005 with numerous players going on to play at a national/international level. Andrew really enjoys coaching all age groups and standards. 

In his spare time Andrew likes to travel with his wife Mimi, watch all sports but especially cricket and light a barbeque whenever possible. 

Coach comment:   “This is a great club with a vast history and I believe that together we can create a fun environment where we can enjoy our sport and build lasting friendships”. 

Andrew runs the very successful ‘Foster Pro Tour’ but is also available for individual lessons. 

Farhad Ataroditehrani

Tennis Coach
More about Farhad Ataroditehrani

A highly effective Tennis Coach and mentor with a number of years experience and demonstrable success in training tennis students, developing capabilities and managing young players to achieve their goals.  A natural leader, effective communicator and strong influencer with extensive tennis expertise. 

Hobbies:  Outside the tennis courts, Farhad is a fitness fanatic, an avid cook, a keen traveller and a music producer of electronic music.

James Markiewitz

Tennis Coach
More about James Markiewitz

James is a coach passionate about tennis; both teaching and playing it himself.  He is finishing his MSc in Sports Management at the University of East London where he was a sports scholar and the Men’s Tennis Captain.  He has a 1.1 rating, competes for the Kent Men’s team who are currently reigning national champions, is a former 4 year US division 1 athlete from Saint Mary’s college of California where he graduated with a degree in business administration, and wants to continue his development as a player on the future circuit.  James has coached both beginners and competitive players, worked with various ages and has coached at clubs in England, Germany and the U.S. 

Hobbies:  James likes to take his mind off tennis with music.  He enjoys playing the guitar, piano and singing.  He has even spent some time busking on the streets of London.  Otherwise, he runs a passion project with his social cause business “James Jozef Bandanas” that he founded which offers colourful bandanas and gives financial support to London’s athletes and artists. 

Coach Comment:  “I’m super excited to be part of the team at the Connaught Club.  It’s amazing to be surro8unded by people passionate about creating an atmosphere that gives players the opportunity to develop into the best tennis players they can be”.