Orbit Tennis


		Orbit Tennis Orbit Tennis has been set up by Barbara Awbery. Over 400 children are coached regularly, with hundreds more joining in the fun in the holidays. Orbit Tennis caters for junior players from 3 to 18, as well as adults. All standards are welcome from complete beginners to experienced match players. Orbit give quality coaching, small groups size (1:6 coach to pupil ratio) and a fantastic friendly learning environment. ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY From September 2011 we have linked with Prior's Field school to start an elite tennis academy for girls. We aim to produce tennis players at a minimum to be able continue their progress by gaining a scholarship at a top American University, and a maximum of a National or International standard. With the support of Prior's Field we will do this whilst still maintaining an all round excellent education, producing a young well rounded person who can decide whether they want to follow a sporting or educational future. CONTACT Amanda Lay at Prior's Field (01483 810551) or Barbara Awbery at Orbit Tennis ( Orbittennis@yahoo.co.uk)

		Coaches Qualified experienced coaches are the name of the game for the coaches who work with Orbit. Barbara Awbery, and Adam Turner are Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Level 4 coaches with full Coaching Licence, and are National Members of the British Tennis Coaches Association (BTCA). Barbara is a Head Tennis Coach being sponsored by Head Tennis Limited, and was the LTA coach of the month in June 2009. Barbara and Adam started the Orbit Academy at Prior’s Field school in 2002. In addition we have Chris Tucker who is also a level 4 coach, specialising in the performance side and working mainly at Edgeborough school, Stuart McCabe, Betty Maitland and Ollie Kirk who are all licensed level 3 coaches, Sam Williamson who is a level 2 coach and specialises in our under 6's, Laura Parrott who works as a tennis assistant and Dan Burden who is our first tennis apprentice. Betty is also our qualified CardioTennis coach