Coaching at Ivybridge Tennis Club

Incorporated within the club there is an extensive coaching programme run by ITA (Ivybridge Tennis Academy) delivered under the expert guidance of Tennis Director Paul Butcher and his coaching team

We're here for one reason only, that's to help you, become mad about tennis! Our aim is to develop and improve tennis within the local community, providing the people of Devon and Cornwall with the best possible tennis coaching experience. Top class coaching in a fun and friendly environment with something for everyone whatever your age or tennis standard from beginners to budding professionals!

We pride ourselves on both our professional approach and unrivalled enthusiasm; so if it's tennis you are after, you've come to the right place.

Paul and the South Devon Tennis Centre

Having relocated from Sheffield (Yorkshire) in 1985, Paul was appointed as Tennis Director of the Ivybridge Tennis Club a small outdoor four court members club, with a very forward thinking and go ahead committee. Within a year Ivybridge Tennis Club lead the way and became the first club in Devon to build two indoor carpet courts. Paul has worked tirelessly to develop both the academy and the club, producing countless junior county champions at all age groups as well as Regional and National standard players. The joint motivation of Paul and the former Chairman Mr. Stephen Hitch has enabled the club to blossom into the re-named South Devon Tennis Centre boasting some of the best and most impressive facilities in the South west.

South Devon Tennis Centre has 4 indoor carpet courts (plus viewing gallery) and 4 outdoor floodlit rubber courts.