LTA RPDC
LTA RPDC
In 2018, we were selected as a LTA Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) in the LTA Performance Pathway, one of only 14 centres across the UK. We have continued to be one of the key RPDC centres on the network since then, which will grow to 15 centres in September 2023.
How To Get Involved - Click here
The RPDCs play an important strategic role within the National Performance stage of the player pathway, to increase the number of internationally competitive 14U players with the potential to transition strongly to the International Junior stage.
Click here to read more about the LTA Performance Pathway
The RPDCs aim to support the development of those junior players considered to have the highest potential for international success and selection for the National Academy and/or International Junior stage of the player pathway.
How To Get Involved
Stage 1
RPDC long list selection by the LTA - Click here for LTA selection policy
Stage 2
Players included on the RPDC long list by the LTA are eligible to contact multiple RPDCs to register interest/apply
Stage 3
Contact us to discuss potential programmes and register interest - Contact here
Stage 4
Player is selected by D&L RPDC for either a Full Time or Access Programme - Click here for D&L RPDC selection process
Click here for D&L RPDC selection policy
RPDC Team
Johnny Delgado - Programme Manager
Tom Greenland - Director of Tennis
Coaching Team: Lewis Whiteley, Lorcan Cooling, Mike Price, Charlie Crisp, Josh Farmer
Strength & Conditioning Team: Matt Jaggard, Joe Reed, Tom Dutton, Lottie Robertson
To enquire please contact: proacademy@livingtennis.co.uk
Head of Junior Development & RPDC Coach
Pro Academy Coach
Pro Academy Coach
Pro Academy Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Education
The Delgado & Lee Pro Tennis Academy is proud to partner with Claires Court Independent School, to ensure our full time players are able to access a top level education, without compromising the needs of an aspiring professional. We strive to make our players feel like they are in a family environment outside of their intensive tennis training.
Delgado & Lee Pro Tennis Academy players enjoy an exclusive discount with Claires Court for their education.
We are proud to partner with the following companies to ensure that all our players have access to the best education and support while pursuing their tennis ambitions.
Packages
The Delgado & Lee Pro Tennis Academy is keen to ensure every player has the right support and training, with their own personalised training programmes, with our RPDC Players benefitting from Full Time or Access Packages. All packages are for our standard 38 week term time year.
September 2023
Full Time Player Packages
Tier 1 - £8,136.94
(only available to NAGP players)
7.5 hours tennis squads per week
5 hours tennis individuals per week
5 hours S&C squads per week
Programme Management
Tournament Support at all domestic Tennis Europe’s, as well as G1 & G2’s
Tier 2 - £6,366.52
7.5 hours tennis squads per week
3 hours tennis individuals per week
5 hours S&C squads per week
Programme Management
Tournament Support at all domestic Tennis Europe’s, as well as G1 & G2’s
Tier 3 - £5,480.36
7.5 hours tennis squads per week
2 hours tennis individuals per week
5 hours S&C squads per week
Programme Management
Tournament Support at all domestic Tennis Europe’s, as well as G1 & G2’s
Access Package
Access Player - £3,362.75
4.5 hours tennis squads per week
3 hours S&C squads per week
Tournament Support at all domestic Tennis Europe’s, as well as G1 & G2’s
In addition to the packages above, players contribute £1,100 per annum towards coaches expenses for domestic events. Coach fees are already included within the packages above.
Our players enjoy one of the best Strength & Conditioning teams in the country, with 4 coaches ensuring the players are physically at their best for international competition, making for Great Movers on the court.
