Tennis Academy

The d’Overbroeck’s Tennis Academy is a dedicated programme designed to support excellent tennis players who wish to develop their tennis career alongside studying their A-Levels and getting all the benefits of a d’Overbroeck’s education. You will receive coaching throughout the year from coaches at our programme partner, the North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club.

"The d'Overbroeck's Tennis Academy has provided our son with the unique experience of high level tennis coaching from top performance coaches whilst studying at one of Oxford’s finest and most progressive academic schools."

Parents of a current Tennis Academy student

Entry requirements

Applicants should have, or be working towards, a Lawn Tennis Association player rating of 4.2 or higher (or the equivalent International Tennis Number/World Tennis Number). We will also consider players slightly below this standard if they show good potential. All applicants must meet our standard academic entry requirements.

In order for us to assess your tennis ability, you will be required to attend an interview where we will also watch you play with our coaches at the North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club. If you are unable to attend an interview in person, we will arrange a video interview with you instead. 

What's included in the programme?

Programme benefits include:

  • 3 and half hours of d’Overbroeck’s Tennis Academy small group coaching sessions
  • 4 hours of North Oxford Tennis Club squad (ability appropriate) coaching sessions  
  • 2 hours of one-to-one tennis coaching sessions 
  • School competitions and fees paid when you are representing d’Overbroeck’s 
  • Access to indoor tennis courts for some of the training sessions and additional hitting practice
  • Opportunity to play in club competitions all year round
  • Strength and conditioning programmes 
  • Discounted access to sports massage and injury rehabilitation programmes
  • Mentoring programme, sports nutrition and psychology workshops
  • Player assessment and reports 

 

All Tennis Academy programme benefits are included in our standard school fees and students will receive a tuition fee discount based on their playing level, typically up to 25%. Please note there will be additional costs for gym membership (£50 per month), additional one-to-one coaching, sports massage and injury rehabilitation services and entry fees to club competitions. 

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club

We are delighted to offer the d’Overbroeck’s Tennis Academy in partnership with the North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club. The club has around 500 members and offers many benefits for our students on the programme, including: 

  • 9 floodlit macadam hard courts for all year-round tennis 
  • 10 grass courts maintained by full-time groundsmen 
  • Fantastic clubhouse with function room, wifi and changing rooms with showers 
  • Host of the British Tour Singles Competition (Pre-Wimbledon qualifier) each year 
  • Host of the Oxfordshire Junior County Championships 
  • Host of the Junior and Senior County cup championships 
  • National Tier representation in LTA Team Tennis event 
  • Multiple teams in Oxford league tennis 
  • 30 juniors train and compete for Oxfordshire in County squads and competitions 
  • 10 juniors in the regional training programme 
  • All coaches are LTA licensed with up-to-date safeguarding, First Aid and DBS checks 
  • The club runs many internal events including box leagues, charity events, social events, team training and club nights 

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