We provide coaching for all ages and abilities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Both group coaching or individual tuition are available so you can decide the right approach for you to improve your tennis abilities. If you’d like to try group coaching then why not take advantage of our offer of a free try-out session? Please see the Adult or Juniors section for more information on the current group coaching times.
Profiles
Farhad Tadayon – Head Coach
Our Head Coach Farhad Tadayon brings a wealth of experience to lessons drawn from over 20 years of coaching having qualified at the tender age of eighteen.
His love of tennis began as a junior spending every spare minute on the courts and his hard work and dedication paid off when his tennis abilities won him a full scholarship to attend an NCAA Division I university in the United States. He was captain of the World Group II Davis Cup team, playing for his country Iran in 1999/2000 with singles wins to take the team through to the semi-final stages and has also competed on the ITF tennis circuit with numerous wins over world-ranked players.
He has coached all ages and abilities from 4 to 90-year-olds, from mini-tennis to county and pro tour level including all levels in between! He is a German and Spanish speaker and is also DBS checked.
Farhad has coached county junior players including Josh Bourke who he coached from the age of 12-18 and achieved a scholarship to a US university for tennis. He is also currently coaching the Under 10 and Under 9 girls county champions.
He is a very patient instructor with a friendly, calm style, teaching engaging and varied lessons.
Farhad’s qualifications include:
Level 3 qualified and LTA accredited Coach
Safeguarding certified
First aid qualified
Adult Coaching
We run group coaching for players of all levels, from those just beginning tennis to those already playing at a high level. Our current group coaching sessions are as follows:
Monday 7pm – 8pm Advanced Team Players
Monday 8pm – 9pm Team Players
Tuesday 7pm – 8pm Team Players
Tuesday 8pm – 9pm Intermediates
Thursday 10am – 11am Ladies team players
Thursday 7pm – 8pm Improvers
Thursday 8pm – 9pm Intermediates
If you would prefer individual coaching then private lessons are also available. If you would like to arrange a free try-out in our group sessions or are interested in private coaching then please call Farhad on 07941 515450 for further details.
Junior Coaching
Our goal is to get as many children as possible into suitable groups and our focus is on placing children in the right sessions based on age and playing level to ensure they have the best experience possible. Please note all children need to be a member of the Club, a modest fee will apply.
Next to the ball colour you will see a number which represents the level of the class. Below should help you identify your child’s level:
OUR RED TO YELLOW BALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME LEVELS
Level 4 A beginner or a player with very little experience. Cannot serve, rally or score and needs help understanding the rules of the game
Level 3 A player who can compete at the most basic level in their squad with assistance and would understand basic rules. Can serve (modified in some cases), hold a basic rally with the emphasis on getting the ball over and in.
Level 2 An experienced player who has competed at Grade 5-7 competitions. They can serve, rally and score and have a basic understand of the rules of tennis They have control over height, direction, and speed with a basic technique
Level 1 or Performance is something The Parklangley Club offer children looking to take their tennis seriously and play multiple times a week.
Weekly Coaching Schedule
Wednesdays
* 4:00–5:00pm – Red Ball (Ages 4–5)
* 5:00–6:00pm – Red Ball (Ages 5–8)
Fridays
* 4:00–5:00pm – Yellow Ball, Level 3 (Ages 11+)
* 5:00–6:00pm – Yellow Ball, Level 2 (Ages 11+)
Saturdays
* 9:00–10:00am – Yellow Ball, Level 3 (Ages 11+)
* 10:00–11:00am – Yellow Ball, Level 4 (Ages 11+)
* 11:00am–12:00pm – Green Ball, Level 3 (Ages 9–10)
* 12:00–1:00pm – Orange Ball, Level 4 (Ages 8–9)
* 13:00–14:00pm – Orange Ball, Level 4 (Ages 4-7)
Each session is 1 hour long and costs £10.50, paid termly. We accept childcare vouchers as a payment method.
If you would like to book your child on to a session, please email office@wendoverltc.com