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                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               

Tennis Coaching

At The Northern, we offer a personalised approach to tennis coaching with expert-led individual and group sessions for players of all ages and abilities. Explore our coaching programmes and meet our dedicated team below.

Mini Tennis

Ages 3 - 9yrs

The Northern Mini Tennis programme runs year-round over 44 weeks and caters to four age groups: Tots (3–5 yrs), Mini Blue (5–6 yrs), Mini Red (7–8 yrs), and Mini Orange (9 yrs).

All sessions for Tots, Blue, and Red, and the majority of Mini Orange classes, are held indoors, ensuring consistent play regardless of weather. Prices start from £6.75 per week on monthly contracts.

Designed for fun and skill development, the sessions enhance tennis skills, fitness, and social confidence.

Trial sessions are available: £10 for Tots and £15 for Blue, Red, or Orange (the trial fee is refunded if you join a squad within a week)

How to Book:

  • Existing & New clients: Click ‘Schedule & Bookings‘, then log in or create an account for your child. Once set up, select the desired trial session and complete the booking.
Schedule & Bookings
MINI & JUNIOR TENNIS TIMETABLES & PRICING

Junior Tennis

Ages 10 - 18 yrs

The Northern Junior Tennis programme is one of Manchester’s largest, with over 200 participants enjoying year-round coaching (44 weeks).

Groups include Mini Green (10+), Junior Green (10–14), and Varsity (U16/U18), starting at £8.60 per week on monthly contracts.

The weekly sessions are tailored to develop tennis skills, boost fitness, and build social confidence.

Trial sessions are £15 for Green and £20 for Varsity (the trial fee is refunded if you join a squad within a week)

How to Book:

  • Existing & New clients: Click ‘Schedule & Bookings‘, then log in or create an account for your child. Once set up, select the desired trial session and complete the booking.
Schedule & Bookings

Holiday Camps

Ages 6-8yrs & 9-16yrs
April Tennis Holiday Camps – Now Open for Booking!

Camp Dates:
Week 1: Monday 7th – Friday 11th April (5 days)
Week 2: Monday 14th – Thursday 17th April (4 days)

Camps run from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day on our indoor tennis courts. Designed to be fun and engaging, our camps help children improve their tennis skills, boost fitness, and build social confidence in a friendly and supportive environment. With rackets provided, all they need to do is turn up and enjoy!

Pricing:
Day Pass: Member £29 | Non-Member £36
Week 1 (5-Day Pass): Member £136 | Non-Member £165
Week 2 (4-Day Pass): Member £109 | Non-Member £132

How to Book:

  • Existing clients: Click the “Book Holiday Camp” button below.
  • New clients: First, click the “Create Account” button to register your child and add payment details. Once set up, press “Book” to secure a place.
Book Holiday Camp
Create Account
Adult

Group & Coaching

The Northern offers a structured adult coaching pathway designed to suit all abilities, progressing through three tiers:

  1. Tennis Xpress: A 6-week course for beginners or those returning to tennis, perfect for building confidence and refreshing skills.
  2. Intermediate Improvers: Ideal for players looking to refine technique and develop matchplay.
  3. Team: Advanced coaching for competitive players to enhance strategy and performance.

Our beginner session, Tennis Xpress, can be booked below.

For more information about advanced group coaching, email reception@thenorthern.co.uk or call us on 0161 445 3093.

Book Tennis Xpress

Mini Tennis
(3 - 9yrs)

The Northern Mini Tennis programme runs year-round over 44 weeks and caters to four age groups: Tots (3–5 yrs), Mini Blue (5–6 yrs), Mini Red (7–8 yrs), and Mini Orange (9 yrs).

All sessions for Tots, Blue, and Red, and the majority of Mini Orange classes, are held indoors, ensuring consistent play regardless of weather. Prices start from £6.75 per week on monthly contracts.

Designed for fun and skill development, the sessions enhance tennis skills, fitness, and social confidence.

Trial sessions are available: £10 for Tots and £15 for Blue, Red, or Orange (the trial fee is refunded if you join a squad within a week )

How to Book:

  • Existing clients: Click the “Book Mini Tennis” button below.
  • New clients: First, click the “Create Account” button to register your child and add payment details. Once set up, press “Book” to secure a place.
Book Mini Tennis
Create Account
View timetable & pricing

Junior Tennis
(10 - 18 yrs)

The Northern Junior Tennis programme is one of Manchester’s largest, with over 200 participants enjoying year-round coaching (44 weeks).

Groups include Mini Green (10+), Junior Green (10–14), and Varsity (U16/U18), starting at £8.60 per week on monthly contracts.

The weekly sessions are tailored to develop tennis skills, boost fitness, and build social confidence.

Trial sessions are £15 for Green and £20 for Varsity (the trial fee is refunded if you join a squad within a week )

How to Book:

  • Existing clients: Click the “Book Junior Tennis” button below.
  • New clients: First, click the “Create Account” button to register your child and add payment details. Once set up, press “Book” to secure a place.
Book Junior Tennis
Create Account
View timetable & pricing

Holiday Camps
(6-8yrs & 9-16yrs)

February Half-Term Tennis Camp (17th–21st February) – Now Available to Book!

Camps run from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day on our indoor tennis courts. Designed to be fun and engaging, our camps help children improve their tennis skills, boost fitness, and build social confidence in a friendly and supportive environment. With rackets provided, all they need to do is turn up and enjoy!

Pricing: Day Pass: Member £29 | Non-Member £36 Week Pass: Member £136 | Non-Member £165

How to Book:

  • Existing clients: Click the “Book Holiday Camp” button below.
  • New clients: First, click the “Create Account” button to register your child and add payment details. Once set up, press “Book” to secure a place.
Book Holiday Camp
Create Account

Adult Coaching

The Northern offers a structured adult coaching pathway designed to suit all abilities, progressing through three tiers:

  1. Tennis Xpress: A 6-week course for beginners or those returning to tennis, perfect for building confidence and refreshing skills.
  2. Intermediate Improvers: Ideal for players looking to refine technique and develop matchplay.
  3. Team: Advanced coaching for competitive players to enhance strategy and performance.

Our beginner session, Tennis Xpress, can be booked below.

For more information about advanced group coaching, email reception@thenorthern.co.uk or call us on 0161 445 3093.

Book Tennis Xpress

Interested in individual coaching?

See all coach profiles below. Contact them directly to book.

Meet the coaches

Interested in individual coaching? Contact a coach to book direct.

Jonathan Kinsella

Managing Director

Jonny is an LTA Senior Performance Coach with over 10 years’ experience coaching development and performance players of all ages. Recently awarded Performance Coach Of The Year 2024 for Lancashire.

As a player he achieved an ATP ranking in singles and doubles after graduating Arizona State University on a full athletic scholarship. In addition, he also completed his MSc at Loughborough University in Business Management and was part of the team that secured a European Championship.

Ella Taylor

Head Of Performance

Ella is a former professional WTA singles and doubles player. She completed her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University in the USA on a full tennis scholarship and her Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University, alongside working with WTA and ATP ranked players. More recently Ella has assisted the LTA coaching team at U14 GB training camps, U10 regional training camps and is currently U18 Lancashire girls lead coach.

Lewis Denton

Director Of Tennis

Lewis currently leads on the tennis programme at The Northern, working with players of all ages and abilities. During his 5 years at Loughborough University, he represented Great Britain Universities, captained his team to national trophy success and helped progress the AU Development programme as a coach. Lewis now coaches the 18U Cheshire boys team whilst also competing for the Cheshire Men's team.

David Drain

Head of Development

David Drain has over 20 years coaching experience in racquets clubs and is a qualified Padel Instructor. He uses multiple techniques to build confidence that enable players to unlock their full potential.

Alex Niepel

Coach

Alex, an LTA Level 5 Master Performance Coach, has over 20 years of experience coaching players across all levels and ages. She has served as LTA National Assistant Coach for U14 Girls, Head of Performance Tennis at Leeds Met Carnegie, and Assistant Performance Coach for Yorkshire LTA. A former WTA Singles and Doubles player, Alex competed at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. She holds a BSc and MS in Exercise Physiology from Mississippi State University, earned on a full tennis scholarship.

Mark (Chi) Chiarotti

Coach

Has been coaching at the northern for 20 years and a level 4 performance. One of the top players at over 45’s in Lancashire. Currently coaching Manchester Grammar School for 3 years. He has coached at over 50 schools in Manchester and can coach players of all levels from beginners to performance and from juniors to adults. Still competes regularly for club and is a big supporter of participation for all in tennis.

Jake Curley

Coach

Jake is an enthusiastic coach with a passion for tennis. He is a firm believer that tennis is to be enjoyed and is accessible for all. Jake still competes regularly in team tennis and has been coached by Jonny Kinsella since he was young.

Jonny Mumby

Coach

Jonny has over 8 years of coaching experience and is a UKCC LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach. Before moving to Manchester to undertake a Masters degree, Jonny was Head Coach of the York Sport Tennis Programme based at the University of York which developed players to county level.

Sharon Crossland

Welfare Officer

Phone: 07740605471

Did you know a full membership gives you access to all facilities at the Northern?

Full membership starting at £31

(Under 25 and Under 30 memberships also available)

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Contact & Location

0161 445 3093
reception@thenorthern.co.uk

The Northern
Palatine Road, West Didsbury,
Manchester, M20 3YA
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Club opening hours (courts & gyms close 10pm)

Monday 7am–11pm
Tuesday 7am–11pm
Wednesday 7am–11pm
Thursday 7am–11pm
Friday 7am–11pm
Saturday 8am–11pm
Sunday 8am–8pm

Book Online / In-App

Members can book online, call reception on 0161 445 3093 or via The Northern App.