Tennis Coaching for All Levels in East Barnet

Private & group lessons with an LTA-qualified coach at Oak Hill Park. Free park tennis every Sunday, 10–11am

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Meet your coach

Hi, I’m Philip Toledo, head coach at Toledo Tennis Academy.I’m an LTA Level 3 coach with over 10 years’ experience, from complete beginners to competitive players. I still compete myself and rank inside the UK top 1,000. My sessions are relaxed and tailored to each player, with tactics first and the technique to deliver them.I coach alongside Becky Prangley, an LTA Level 4 coach with over 30 years’ experience.Meet the coaches →

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📍 Oak Hill Park Tennis Courts, East Barnet
📧 [email protected]
📱 +44 7710 182174Free Parking Available On Site

Free park tennis every Sunday

Join our free one-hour group session, Sundays 10–11am at Oak Hill Park, or book your first private lesson for £20.

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Junior coaching · ages 4–12

Juniors

Children learn on courts and balls sized for them, following the LTA pathway. They move up a colour when they're ready, not when they hit a birthday.

The junior pathway

Blue, red, orange, green, yellow

Courts are drawn to scale against a full-size court. Slower balls give younger players time to rally, so they learn real tennis from day one.

Blue

Ages 4–6
Court
Small play area
Ball
Soft, 75% slower

First steps on court: coordination and balance through fun games with a soft, slow ball.

Ages 4–6 join the Red Group · Sundays 9–10am
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Red

Ages 6–8
Court
11 m × 5.5 m
Ball
Red, 75% slower
Racket
17–23"

Balance, coordination and first rallies through games. Overarm serve and simple scoring.

Red Group · Sundays 9–10am
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Orange

Ages 8–9
Court
18 m × 6.5 m
Ball
Orange, 50% slower
Racket
23–25"

A bigger court and a rounded game. Volleys, serve placement and early tactics.

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Green

Ages 9–10
Court
23.77 m, full size
Ball
Green, 25% slower
Racket
25–26"

The step onto a full court. Spin, depth, point construction and first competitions.

Green Group · Sundays 2–3pm · Limited spaces
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Yellow

Ages 11+
Court
23.77 m, full size
Ball
Standard yellow
Racket
26–27"

Full tennis: technique under pressure, tactics, singles and doubles match play.

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Group coaching

Termly courses

Junior groups run as Sunday courses booked by the term. Groups are small so every child gets plenty of hits and individual feedback. Rackets and balls are provided, so all your child needs is trainers, sports kit and a water bottle.

Not sure which colour fits? Book a 30-minute levelling session (£20) and Philip will place your child in the right group.

Holiday camps

Half-term & summer camps

Tennis, games and match play across the school holidays. New dates appear on the holiday camps page as soon as they open.

Safeguarding

Philip is an LTA Accredited coach. Parents are welcome to watch any session from the courtside.

Not sure which group?

A 30-minute levelling session (£20) takes the guesswork out.

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Adult coaching

Adults

Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time in years or preparing for league matches, there's a group for you.

Adult Beginners

£20 / session

For new players and anyone coming back after a long break. Grip, rallying, serving and scoring.

Sundays 12–1pm · 4-week blocks

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Beginner / Improver Drop-in

£20 / session

Pay as you go. Build consistency, footwork and technique without committing to a block.

Wednesdays 12–1pm

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Adult Intermediate

£20 / session

Match-focused sessions with technical refinement. Book a block of sessions or drop in, £20 each.

Sundays 1–2pm

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Free Park Tennis

Free

A relaxed one-hour group session, open to everyone. A great way to try us out and meet other players.

Sundays 10–11am · Oak Hill Park

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Private Lesson

£50–60 / hour

One-to-one coaching on your specific technical and tactical goals, booked at times that suit you.

Juniors & adults

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Which group am I?

Find your level

If you…Start with
are joining us for the first time, whatever your level30-minute levelling session (half price, £20) to find your ideal group
are new to tennis, or haven't played for yearsLevelling session, then Adult Beginners (Sun)
can rally from the baseline but lose the ball under pressureBeginner / Improver Drop-in (Wed)
play league or club matches and want to win more pointsAdult Intermediate (Sun) plus occasional private lessons
want to fix one shot or prepare for a tournamentPrivate lessons

Whatever your level, we recommend starting with a levelling session so Philip can place you in the right group.

Not sure where you fit?

Start with a 30-minute levelling session (£20).

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Racket stringing

Stringing & regrips

Drop your racket off at any session and collect it at your next one. Philip will match the string and tension to how you play.

  1. Message Philip

    Tell him your racket, the string you'd like (or ask for advice) and your usual tension.

  2. Drop it off

    Hand your racket over at Oak Hill Park before or after a session.

  3. Collect it

    Pick it up at your next session, freshly strung. Pay on collection.

Price list

Prices

ServicePrice
Full restring, string includedSynthetic gut, multifilament, polyester or hybrid. We’ll help you choose.£30
Replacement gripFitted£6
OvergripFitted£3

String finder

Which string suits you?

How often do you play?
What matters most?
Any elbow, wrist or shoulder pain?
Synthetic gut, 54–57 lbsForgiving and affordable. A good default for most club players.

A starting point. Philip will fine-tune it when he sees you play.

Book a restring

Message Philip with your racket and string choice.

Arrange a restring
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Prices & FAQ

Prices

Simple pricing, no membership fee. Book and pay for group sessions on ClubSpark.

SessionWhenPrice / session
Levelling session30 minutes, one-to-one, half price. Finds your ideal groupBy arrangement£20
Free park tennisOne-hour group session, all welcomeSun 10–11amFree
Red GroupAges 4–8Sun 9–10am£20
Green GroupAges 7–12Sun 2–3pm£20
Adult BeginnersSun 12–1pm£20
Adult IntermediateSun 1–2pm£20
Beginner / Improver drop-inWed 12–1pm£20
Private lessonPer hour · first lesson £20By arrangement£50–60

Group sessions are £20 each. Dates and availability are live on ClubSpark. Rackets and balls can be provided.

Questions

FAQ

I've never played. Is that OK?

Yes. Many players start from scratch. A 30-minute levelling session (£20) lets Philip see where you are and recommend the right group. You can also try free park tennis on Sundays, 10–11am.

Do I need my own racket?

No. Rackets and balls can be provided, so you only need trainers, sports kit and water.

Where do sessions take place?

At the tennis courts in Oak Hill Park, Parkside Gardens, East Barnet EN4 8JS. Free parking is available on site.

How do I book and pay?

Group courses, drop-ins and holiday camps are booked and paid for online through ClubSpark, the LTA's booking system. For a levelling session or private lessons, send a message from the Contact page.

Can parents watch junior sessions?

Yes, parents are welcome to watch from the courtside.

Our coaches

Meet the coaches

Two LTA Accredited coaches with more than 40 years of coaching between them, from first lessons to county and national competition.

Philip Toledo

Hi, I’m Philip Toledo.
I love working with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their goals. I’m an easygoing coach who aims to make everyone feel comfortable on court, tailoring each lesson to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.I’ve coached tennis for over 10 years, from complete beginners to competitive players. I grew up playing tournaments myself and represented Bristol University, winning 22 of my 23 matches. I still compete when time allows and currently rank inside the top 1,000 in the UK.Off court, I enjoy football, basketball, snooker, rock climbing, and yoga, and I often bring lessons from those sports into my coaching. I also have a strong interest in data science, which I like to integrate into performance analysis and player development.

Rebecca Prangley

Hi, I’m Becky!I am an LTA Accredited Level 4 Coach with over 30 years of coaching experience. Tennis is my passion, and I love working with players of all ages and abilities to help them reach their full potential.My coaching is backed by an extensive background in both elite competition and sports management. As a player, I competed at National level and proudly represented Middlesex County across junior, adult and senior age groups.Beyond coaching, my roles have been in management and supporting the community:
• Middlesex Tennis Competition Lead (2025–present)
• Junior National Level Competition Manager for the Lawn Tennis Association (2001–2009)
• Manager & Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Barnet Young Carers support team (2015–2021)I also hold a Bachelor of Sports Science.Whether you are picking up a racket for the first time or looking to elevate your competitive game, I am here to support.

Philip’s qualifications

  • Level 3 LTA tennis coach

  • Professional tennis registry dual certification qualification

  • ITF Play Tennis Course - Introduction to strategy & tactics

  • ITF Coaching Beginner and Intermediate Players Course

  • ITF Coaching Beginner and Intermediate Players Course – Introduction to analysis and improvement

  • ITF Coaching High-Performance Players Course – Introduction to biomechanics and technique

  • ITF Coaching Beginner and Intermediate Players Course – Introduction to the individual lesson

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Contact

Book your free taster

Join our free one-hour group session on Sundays, 10–11am, or book your first private lesson for £20. Send a message and Philip will reply to confirm. Prefer WhatsApp? Message +44 7710 182174.

Get in touch

Fill out the form and Philip will be in touch about free Sunday park tennis (10–11am), a £20 levelling session or your first private lesson.

Find Us

📍 Oak Hill Park Tennis Courts, East Barnet
📧 [email protected]
📱 +44 7710 182174Free Parking Available On Site