Elliott Godard

Ball Kid for Hire

London, Ontario. I keep the balls moving so you can keep playing.

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players mid match on a sunny outdoor court

What I Do

Four jobs, all of them about keeping play going.

Match days
Match days
Two balls to the server, dead balls cleared, and me out of the point.
Lessons
Basket feeding
Basket loaded and balls picked up between drills.
Adults
Hitting sessions
I collect while you rally, so you keep hitting.
Before and after
Court setup and sweep
Nets, lines, sweeping and the water station. Ready before you arrive, tidy after you leave.
The job
“If the balls are back at the baseline before you turn around, you never notice I am there. That is the whole job.”
— Elliott

Hi, I am Elliott

I play tennis myself, so I already know the hardest part of the job is standing still. I stay off the court during a point, move between points, and keep quiet while you are hitting. I show up early, bring my own water, and stay until the court is tidy. My mom coaches tennis here in London, so I have spent a lot of hours around matches, lessons and drills.

young player on court with a racquet

How Booking Works

Rates depend on the court and how long you need me, so ask and a parent will send a number back.

1. Send the date

Tell me the court, the time and how long you need. The form goes straight to a parent.

2. We confirm

A parent replies with a yes, a rate for that date, and who is driving me there.

3. I show up early

I arrive before the first serve in court shoes, with my own water, ready to go.

Need a ball kid this season?

Matches, lessons, hitting sessions and club days around London, Ontario.

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Elliott Godard

Ball kid for hire in London, Ontario. Match days, lessons, hitting sessions and court setup.