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

“We are back and have introduced five new developments into this year’s programme,” said the head coach, Loyiso Matsha.<\/p>

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“Firstly, we have launched the Individual Coaching programme, where a coach focuses primarily on one child, as opposed to four or five at a time. This will help each player develop more and faster.<\/p>\n

“This kind of coaching takes place after practise, and at an extra coast.”<\/p>

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

“We have decided to divert from tennis a bit, on Fridays, when children are introduced to other sporting codes, such as touch rugby, basketball and soccer; this helps with their physical fitness,” he said<\/p>\n

“That is the second initiative: building physical fitness.”<\/p>\n

Club members play tournaments every Saturday.<\/p>\n

“In the third new development, every Saturday, players challenge each other in internal tournaments. This helps them to train and prepare for the bigger external tournaments,” explained Matsha.<\/p>\n

“So, from 9am to 10am we practise, and then, from 10am to 1pm it is tournaments.”<\/p>\n

A two or three-day camp also seems to be on the logs for the club.<\/p>\n

“We have a camp in December, at the Emseni Christian Centre, in Benoni; mental toughness training and different tennis strokes are among the things to be focused on there,” explained Matsha.<\/p>\n

“Lastly, we have extended our hours and are in full practise mode from Tuesday to Sunday, I want the youngsters to get used to playing and build good stamina.<\/p>\n

“Tuesday to Friday we practise from 3.30pm to 5pm, then from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays, and from 3.30pm to 5pm on Sunday afternoons.<\/p>\n

”We 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

“Their support goes a long way and the youngsters play differently when motivated.<\/p>\n

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

“We look forward to a fruitful and prosperous year ahead.”<\/p>\n

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

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