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The Ekurhuleni Tennis School of Excellence (ETSOE) is among the clubs back at practise.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are back and hope to continue last year\u2019s success into this year,\u201d said the head coach, Loyiso Matsha.<\/p>

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\u201cLast year we launched the individual coaching programme, in which a coach focuses primarily on one child, as opposed to four or five at a time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has helped each player develop more and faster, which is why we continue with it.<\/p>

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\u201cThis kind of coaching takes place after practise, and at an extra coast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matsha said that each practise day has a different programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have decided to introduce other sporting codes, such as touch rugby, basketball and soccer; this helps with their physical fitness,\u201d he said<\/p>\n

\u201cNot much emphasis is placed on the other sporting codes, though, as we focus on what the players can adapt from them to better their tennis techniques.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is another important development: building physical fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Club members played in tournaments regularly last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlayers will challenge each other in internal tournaments; this will help them to train and prepare for the bigger external tournaments,\u201d explained Matsha.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, first practise, and then we play tournaments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Camps also seem to be on the log for the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cMental toughness training and different tennis strokes are among the things to be focused on at the camps we plan to attend this year,\u201d explained Matsha.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in full practise mode; I want the youngsters to get used to playing and to build good stamina.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we were just opening the club, but senior practise is every Saturday from 8.30am to 10am, and our juniors train every Tuesday, from 3.30pm to 5pm.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge all parents to also attend the practises and internal tournaments, to encourage the children, instead of just dropping them off and collecting them.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir support goes a long way and the youngsters play differently when they are motivated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know we all have commitments, but at least once or twice a month would be great.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to a fruitful and prosperous year ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The club practises at the Germiston Stadium tennis courts.<\/p>\n

For more information contact Matsha on 071 381 6226.<\/p>\n