Coach Wilkinson has 40 years experience of coaching players of all ages and abilities. Ian has coached players from 56 countries. Sir Sean Connery and Sting have benefited from Ian's advice.
Ian has been a County Coach for Durham and Cleveland, boys and girls and has played tennis to County Level.
Coach Wilkinson is an LTA qualified ( Part 2 1982 ) and Fully Licensed Coach and a Grade A Durham Sport Coach
Has coached at :
The Bjorn Borg Tennis School in Marbella, Spain ,
The International Tennis Club Marbella and
The Harry Hopman International Tennis School, Bologna, Italy.
Coach Wilkinson established ROO TENNIS in 1995 and has introduced tennis playing, and competitive opportunities
in schools and clubs in County Durham, Cleveland, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria & Kent.
Assistant Coaches: Aidan Robson-LTA Level 2 Award 2010
Katie Haines-LTA Level 1 Award 2009
Joe Haines-Tennis Leaders Course 2009 and LTA Level 1 in 2011
Child Protection Officer : Jim Ward
ROO TENNIS PROGRAMME GUIDE
Mini Tennis - Ages 3 to 9 Years
An introduction using lighter balls and shorter rackets. Played on Mini Courts over a lower net. Aims to develop ball handling skills, coordination and basic strokes. Players work towards Fun Tournaments with simple scoring and rules.
Development Squads - Ages 9 to13 Years
Coaching in small groups using a mid-paced ball. A wider range of strokes and movement techniques are introduced. Tactics for singles and doubles are planned. Players move towards one set matches and tennis competitions at the players level.
Squad Coaching - Ages 13 to 16 Years
A full size racket and regulation ball is used. Advanced strokes aiming to utilise spin are developed. Players will compete in three set matches where possible, will represent the school in competitions and enter local tournaments. Players will be awarded an LTA Rating.
ROO TENNIS Academy
Smaller group coaching and individual lessons will be arranged for more committed and improving players. Invitation only.
ROO TENNIS Camps
School holidays present the opportunity for players to learn and practice tennis skills in a friendly, fun and entertaining environment. Camps last up to 4 hours a day. They give players opportunity to socialise and meet new friends.
HOW TO GET TO GREENFIELD TENNIS
Enter DL5 7LF into Sat Nav
Key Landmarks if asking for directions: Newton Aycliffe Railway Station (Not Heighington Station) or Oak Leaf Sports Complex or Greenfield Community and Arts College.
FROM A1M ( J58 ) and Darlington : Follow the sign to Bishop Auckland ( A68 ). At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit to Aycliffe Industrial Park. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to School Aycliffe. At the next mini roundabout turn left. Go past the Railway Station, cross a mini roundabout and Greenfield Community and Arts College is on the left.
FROM A1M ( J60 ) and Durham : On A689 to Bishop Auckland, At Eden Arms Hotel, Rushyford roundabout take the 2nd exit, turn left to Shildon. At Lakeside Golf Club roundabout take the 2nd exit. Continue past a petrol station on the right and Byerley Park Junior School.
Greenfield Community and Arts College is on the right.
