Pirton Tennis Club · North Hertfordshire
Tennis coaching in Pirton, Hitchin & across North Herts.
One-to-one and group lessons for adults and children, at any age or level. Olga Blecher has been coaching for over 35 years, from the St Petersburg Tennis Academy to the courts here at Pirton.
- LTA Accredited Level 3
- US PTR Certified
- £35/hr · groups on request
at Pirton
Meet your coach
Olga Blecher
International experience, right here on the village courts.
Olga has played tennis since she was six. She represented St Petersburg in the Russian Championships from the age of ten and won national tournaments across the country.
She then spent ten years as Head Coach at the St Petersburg Tennis Academy, where she coached players in the Russian Under-14s national team and took five of them to St Petersburg Under-14 Championship titles.
That was over 35 years ago, and she has been coaching ever since, sixteen of those years as an LTA Accredited Level 3 Coach. She has worked with everyone from competitive juniors to complete beginners. These days she mostly coaches club players, helping them tidy up their technique and get more out of their game. She has been at Pirton Tennis Club for the last 16 years.
- LTA Accredited Level 3 Coach (UK)
- US PTR Certified Professional (USA)
- BSc Physical Culture & Sport
- Former Head Coach, St Petersburg Academy
Coaching
Lessons for every age and ability
No two players are the same, so no two lessons are either. Sessions run on the two floodlit courts at Pirton Tennis Club, one-to-one or in small groups.
One-to-one lessons
Olga's full attention, with a plan built around your game. The quickest way to see real progress.
Group coaching
Good value and good fun. Bring a few friends or family and Olga will put a session together to suit.
Juniors & children
Patient, encouraging coaching for young players, from their first time holding a racket to competitive matches.
Adults & beginners
New to tennis, or picking it back up after a break? Relaxed sessions to get you rallying again.
Improvers & club players
Work on your serve, groundstrokes and match play. This is the coaching Olga enjoys most these days.
Performance & competitive
Technical and tactical work for players who are serious about tournaments and their rating.
Where Olga coaches
Tennis coaching across Hertfordshire
Lessons are mainly held at Pirton Tennis Club, on two floodlit courts. Olga lives in Wheathampstead and is happy to travel for lessons and groups, roughly a 45-minute drive in any direction. That takes in Harpenden and St Albans up to Hitchin and the North Herts villages.
Have your own court? Olga also coaches on private courts, anywhere in that area. She’ll come to you.
Coaching in & around
- Pirton
- Harpenden
- St Albans
- Wheathampstead
- Welwyn Garden City
- Luton
- Hitchin
- Stevenage
- Letchworth Garden City
- Hertford
What players say
Loved by players across Hertfordshire
From first-timers to club groups who have trained with Olga for years, here’s what a few of them have to say.
Olga coaches our group with a perfect balance of fun and competitive tennis. Every session is enjoyable and I always learn something new, either tactically or a particular skill. Highly recommended.
Olga became our club coach about 12 years ago. Since then she has provided coaching to adults and juniors of a wide range of abilities. I've been one of a group of four men who have had weekly coaching from Olga for over 10 years. We all started regular tennis fairly late in life, and turning us into reasonable tennis players must have been quite a challenge, and no doubt required much patience on her part.
“Whether you want to win tournaments or just feel more confident on the court, we’ll work together to unlock your full potential.”
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where are the lessons held?
Lessons are mainly held at Pirton Tennis Club, on its two floodlit courts near Hitchin. Olga lives in Wheathampstead and is happy to travel, roughly a 45-minute drive. If you have your own private court, or play at another club in that area, she can come to you. That covers Harpenden, St Albans, Welwyn and the wider area. Just get in touch to sort out a venue.
Do you coach beginners and children?
Yes, all ages and all levels. Olga coaches complete beginners, juniors, club players and competitive athletes, and every lesson is built around the individual. Your goal might be winning tournaments or simply feeling happier on court. Either is fine.
How much do lessons cost?
One-to-one lessons are £35 per hour. Group lessons are available on request, and the more players you have, the less it costs each. Get in touch for group and junior block prices.
How qualified is Olga?
Olga is an LTA Accredited Level 3 Coach and a US PTR Certified Professional, with a BSc in Physical Culture and Sport. She has over 35 years of coaching experience, including 10 years as Head Coach at the St Petersburg Tennis Academy, and has coached at Pirton for the past 16 years.
Do you offer one-to-one and group coaching?
Both. One-to-one lessons give you Olga's full attention and a plan built around your game. Group sessions are good value and popular with friends, families and small groups. Just ask and she'll put a group together.
How do I book a lesson?
The easiest way is to call or email Olga for a quick chat about what you're after and to find a time that suits.
Get in touch
Book a lesson, or just have a chat.
The easiest place to start is a quick call or email. Let Olga know who the lessons are for and what you’d like to work on, and she’ll take it from there.
Pirton Tennis Club · Pirton, Hertfordshire · SG5