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Performance squad

For juniors who want to win

A small squad, twelve hours a week, a head coach who travels with you and a plan written for each player.

  • 12hours a week
  • 10players maximum
  • 4coaches involved
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The week

Twelve hours, planned

Load goes up before tournaments and drops after them. Sunday is always rest.

Each player has a written plan reviewed every four weeks with a parent. The plan covers technique, tactics, fitness, school work and rest, because a tired student is a slow player.

Mon2.5Tue2Wed2.5Thu1.5Fri2Sat1.5SunRest
A typical squad week: 12 hours on court and in the gym (example)

The pathway

From trial to tournaments

  1. Trial

    A two hour session with Kelechi Nwosu: rallies, serves, match play and a short fitness test.

  2. Plan

    A written plan with goals for the term, agreed with the player and a parent.

  3. Train

    Twelve hours a week with video review every Monday and a gym block twice a week.

  4. Compete

    A calendar of Abuja, Lagos and national junior events, with a coach travelling to the main ones.

  5. Review

    Every four weeks the plan is checked against match results and adjusted.

Fees and support

What the squad costs (example)

ItemFeeNotes
Squad training₦160,000 a monthTwelve hours a week, gym included
Trial session₦15,000Two hours, credited if selected
Tournament coaching₦35,000 a dayPlus travel, shared between players
Scholarship placesTwo each yearMeans tested, for talented players

Two scholarship places are funded each year by the Crown Courts Foundation (example). Ask the desk for the application form.

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Book a squad trial

Two hours with the head coach

Pay the ₦15,000 trial fee with Receivly. It is credited to the first month if your child is selected.

What age is the squad?

Usually 11 to 17. Younger players with a strong record can trial at the coach’s invitation.

How are players picked?

On attitude, movement, technique and match play, in that order.

Does school come first?

Yes. Exam weeks drop to six hours and we ask for school reports each term.

We reply within one working day. Example details for this demo.

Ready for a trial?

Two hours with the head coach. If it is not the right time, you leave with a written note on what to work on.