MoorMums has had an exclusive interview with Matt McTurk who runs the Tennis Tots classes locally. He tells us how the classes work and how they can benefit your child’s development.
MoorMums: Hi Matt, what is Tennis Tots?
Matt McTurk (Tennis Tots): Tennis Tots is a groundbreaking new Educational Tennis play programme for children from 2-5 years of age.
The Tennis Tots programme aims to improve each child’s agility, balance and coordination whilst helping to encourage all aspects of mental and physical development. Tennis Tots sessions teach children the beginnings of tennis through a non competitive programme by using fun tennis related activities and games.
Above all else, Tennis Tots helps to build each child’s self confidence, whilst providing a fun, friendly environment for children to learn alongside their parents.
MoorMums: What do parents say about the programme?
Matt McTurk (Tennis Tots): We’ve had some great feedback from parents. Here is just an example.
Amanda and son Harry: Harry has been coming to Tennis Tots for 3 terms now and absolutely loves the lessons. The lessons build week on week and he and the other children have all progressed really quickly. Harry not only enjoys hitting the tennis balls with ”proper” rackets but also loves the other games which encourage running, catching, throwing and other skills. The lessons are fun, structured and varied and are just what we’ve been looking for. I’d recommend Tennis Tots to anyone!
Kian’s mum: My son Kian started Tennis Tots six months ago when he turned 2 years old, from the outset he has thoroughly enjoyed the lessons. Kian is a lively young boy and Tennis Tots is just the formula for running some fizz out of him.
We have seen a great improvement in his ability to listen and follow instruction, Kian has learnt how to be an active participant in group activities including waiting to take his turn and sharing. He has also reinforced his knowledge of colours, shapes, letters, and numbers.
The lessons have a similar basic structure each week, so the children know exactly what is expected of them, however the activities and games change to keep the children’s interest, effectively preparing the children for an educational environment.
The activities within the lessons are based around core skills relating to a number of sports and therefore give the children a good all round grounding for sport. The instructors are very enthusiastic and allow the children to reach their full potential and gain in confidence. We have loved the programme and would recomend it to anyone.
Further information
For further Information and to book a free trial Contact Matt on 07725339257 or email info@tennis-tots.co.uk
You can also visit www.tennis-tots.co.uk or the MoorMums listing page.