How Team Stony Tennis is transforming the game at Stony Stratford.
For any tennis club, the courts and facilities are only half the equation. The real heartbeat of a thriving tennis community is the culture built on those courts—and at Stony Stratford Lawn Tennis Club (SSLTC), that culture is driven by Team Stony Tennis.
As the official coaching providers for one of the region’s premier clubs, Team Stony Tennis supports a vibrant community of over 550 members. With an impressive setup featuring 9 floodlit courts for year-round evening play and 2 indoor courts to keep the rackets swinging through the winter chill, they have the perfect canvas to deliver top-tier training.
Whether you are a three-year-old picking up a racket for the first time or an adult returning to the sport, Team Stony Tennis has built a structured, welcoming environment designed to help everyone succeed.
A Programme for Every Player: The ACE Framework
Team Stony Tennis runs its core ACE Programme 48 weeks a year, ensuring that progress doesn’t stop when a school term ends. Their curriculum is highly inclusive, tailored tightly to specific age groups and skill levels:
- Tots Tennis (Ages 3 & 4): A fun, interactive introduction to the sport. Parents join in as pre-schoolers develop essential physical skills like hand-eye coordination, balance, and body awareness through creative games. As a fantastic bonus to kickstart their journey, all players on this course receive free club membership.
- Juniors (Ages 5 to 16): Young players are placed into ability-specific groups and guided by the Team Stony Awards Scheme. This structured pathway allows children to progress at their own pace, mastering everything from fundamental agility to advanced tactical and technical skills for competitive matchplay.
- Adults (All Abilities): Team Stony dismantles the myth that you have to be an expert to enjoy club tennis. Their Foundation sessions fast-track beginners and returning players into the game, while Intermediate classes help players transition into social-competitive matchplay.
Beyond the Weekly Drills
The coaching team goes well beyond standard weekly lessons to offer a comprehensive tennis lifestyle:
- Junior Club Night: Every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, younger members gather under the guidance of Coach Lam. It is a dedicated, relaxed space for juniors to socialise, practice their shots, and play matches together.
- Holiday Camps: During school breaks, Team Stony hosts multi-activity camps for children aged 5 to 14. While tennis is always the headline event, the camps keep energy levels high with a mix of football, dodgeball, and creative crafts.
- Tennis Leaders (Ages 11 to 18): Through the LTA Youth Tennis Leaders programme, young people are given the opportunity to step into leadership roles. Regardless of their playing ability, teens learn valuable communication, organisation, and coaching skills that serve them well both on and off the court.
Professionalism You Can Trust
What truly sets Team Stony Tennis apart is the calibre of its coaching staff. The team is comprised of professional, enthusiastic instructors who bring years of on-court experience to every session.
Peace of mind is guaranteed for parents and adult members alike. Every single coach is:
LTA Qualified (Lawn Tennis Association)
Enhanced DBS Checked for safeguarding
First Aid Certified
Fully Insured
Ready to Play? Try a Free Session
If you are thinking about stepping onto the courts at Stony Stratford, Team Stony Tennis makes the first step entirely risk-free. They offer a FREE trial session ( exclusively for their weekly group coaching programmes, allowing you to experience their high-energy, supportive environment firsthand before making any commitments. (Note: Free trials exclude holiday camps; individual 1-to-1 private lessons are billed separately at the individual coach’s rates).
With premium facilities, an experienced coaching roster, and a passionate community of over 550 players, there has never been a better time to pick up a racket with Team Stony Tennis.
