Tennis Bede’s offers a year round tennis training programme at the Senior School with a competitive summer fixtures programme and successful annual tennis tour. Led by a former Junior, National and Great Britain player and Level 4 LTA coach with support from a Level 3 LTA coach and Level 5 High Performance Coach and Level 4 LTA Tutor, our coaching provision is second to none. Quality coaching combined with outstanding facilities, gives pupils the opportunity to develop as players. Our strong links with American Universities also sees many elite players gaining full scholarships overseas. Training sessions take place three days per week at the Senior School with additional lunchtime sessions available. Fixtures run throughout the summer term and pupils have the opportunity to join a tournament tour including the Eastbourne International tennis tournament and Wimbledon. Our year-round tennis academy has special training sessions focussed on technical and tactical detail.
“All the coaches are incredible, and I can never thank them enough for helping me to grow and work towards my dream of becoming a professional tennis player.” Jack, Upper Fifth
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Director of Tennis Francesca Byrne played for Great Britain U18’s and competed internationally, nationally and represented Sussex at every age group. She was formerly tennis coach to all levels at the Bath International Performance Centre between 2009 and 2013. Francesca is currently Director of Tennis at Bede’s and Tennis Eastbourne, as well as an LTA Level 4 performance coach.
