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Junior Development
Structured weekly coaching that turns a first racket into a competitive junior. Technique, movement and confidence, built stage by stage.
Overview
What is Junior Development?
Junior Development is Ignite Tennis’s core coaching programme for children aged 4 to 18, running weekly at Finchley Manor and Conway Lawn Tennis Club in north London. Delivered by LTA-qualified coaches, it builds technique, movement, match awareness and confidence through structured, age- and stage-appropriate group coaching.
Players are grouped by age and ability and follow a clear development pathway from a nervous first session with mini tennis through to competitive county and national juniors. Every player is assessed and placed in the right group, with regular progress reviews so parents always know how their child is developing and what comes next.
Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or already competing, Junior Development gives them the coaching, structure and community to keep improving. One or two sessions a week, all year round.
What Players Develop
A complete tennis education
Every session develops four sides of a player’s game: technical, physical, tactical and mental, so improvement is rounded, not one-dimensional. Coaches guide each player from the fundamentals through to competitive match play.
Technique & fundamentals
- Serving, rallying and scoring
- Sound, repeatable technique on every shot
- Consistency and control under fatigue
Movement & athleticism
- Footwork, balance and coordination
- Court speed, recovery and agility
- Age-appropriate physical development
Tactics & match play
- Singles and doubles play
- Shot variety and shot selection
- Reading the game and decision-making
Confidence & competition
- Playing and competing under pressure
- Resilience, focus and enjoyment
- Progressing to matches and tournaments
LTA-qualified performance coaches
Meet All CoachesCoached by people who’ve done it
Where It Runs
Two clubs. One high standard.
Conway Lawn
An award-winning, welcoming club set in beautiful park grounds in Southgate, north London — five courts, four floodlit, home to Ignite’s Conway programme led by Head Coach Corina Mirea.
Address: 93 Conway Road, Southgate, London N14 7BD
EXPLORE CLUBFinchley Manor
Our performance home. One of the world’s oldest clubs (established 1881), with 10 tennis courts, squash courts, a gym and clubhouse.
Address: Lyndhurst Gardens, London N3 1TD, United Kingdom
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Book Your Free Session
Start with a free session
Tell us a little about the player and we’ll be in touch to arrange a free trial and place them in the right group.
- No payment now, just an enquiry
- We reply within 1 working day
- Beginners to competitors welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We have the answers.
From age 4 in our Mini group, up to 18 on the junior pathway.
By age and ability. Every player is assessed at their free session and placed in the right group.
A racket if they have one (we can lend one), suitable trainers and a water bottle.
Yes! Book a free session first.
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In-school coaching and PE support that brings LTA-qualified expertise straight onto the school court.
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