Tennis Coaching for all ages and abilities
Learn from experienced coaches and help accelerate your tennis development. Our programs cater to all skill levels and ages. Coaching starts from as young as 4 years with out Tiny Tennis program and progresses through to Colour Ball lessons and Squads as old as 16 years. Coaching is term-based, in line with the Queensland public school dates. Adult coaching is also available and for those looking for individualised attention, there is the option of Private Lessons.
All our children and school programs incorporate teaching principles from both Tennis Australia and the Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association (ATPCA).
New customers
Book a free 15 minute assessment to determine the most suitable class for your child.
Term dates and public holidays
| 2024 Tennis Term Dates | |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 22 January - Thursday 28 March |
| Term 2 | Monday 15 April - Saturday 22 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 8 July - Saturday 14 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 30 September - Saturday 14 December |
There will be no lessons on the following Public Holidays:
| 2024 Public Holidays | |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Friday 26 January |
| Term 2 | Thursday 25 April, Monday 6 May |
| Term 3 | Wednesday 14 August |
| Term 4 | Monday 7 October |
Hot shots program (4-12 years old)
Ages: 4-5 years
Duration: 30 minute sessions
Key Skills Learnt: Developing motor skills
Pricing: $20 per session
Tiny Tennis introduces your child to tennis through games and fun activities. During this stage your child will learn the basics of tennis including how to rally.
Ages: 5-7 years
Duration: 30 Minutes | 1 hour - Advanced
Skills Learnt: Introduction to tennis, group interaction, coordination and spacial awareness
Pricing: Red Ball - $22 per session | Red Ball Advanced - $26 per session
The Red Stage is for beginners. The program uses over-sized balls with 25 per cent compression, which are the lowest bouncing balls, This allows them to travel through the air slower, making it easy for even the youngest of players to hit the ball comfortably.
Ages: 7-10 Years
Duration: 1 Hour
Skills Learnt: Importance of communication and teamwork, control and coordination and movement sequences
Pricing: Orange Ball - $27 per session | Orange Ball Advanced - $35 per session
After mastering the Red Stage, your child will move onto Orange, where the ball bounces a little higher (50 per cent compression) and court is a bit bigger.
Ages: 9-12 Years
Duration: 1 hour | Advanced - 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Learnt: Game play, technique, strategy and competition rules
Pricing: Green Ball - $27 per session | Green Ball Advanced - $35 per session
When your child moves onto Green Ball, they will move to a full size court with a 75 per cent compression ball. Green Stage brings all the elements of playing the game of tennis into practice, with players strategically deciding on shot making and participating in singles and doubles play.
Squads (12 - 16 years)
Duration: 90 minute lesson
Pricing: $37 per session
Teen Squads offers a longer, 90-minute lesson. Available for all ages, it is usually offered to graduates from our Hot Shots (Colour Ball) Program, but is also the place for teenage beginners looking to get started in tennis. The program expands the knowledge and technical development of pupils as they begin yellow ball tennis.
Duration: 90 minute session
Pricing: $37 per session
Challenger Squads offer a smaller ratio and a 90-minute lesson. Although available for all ages, it is usually offered to graduates from our Teen Squad. It is a suitable entry point into our program for more experienced teenagers. The program continues to expand the knowledge and technical development of pupils as they progress to full body strength and the ability to cognitively and physically develop adult-like techniques.
Duration: 120 minute session
Pricing: $57 per session
Our highest-level squads offer a smaller ratio and a longer 120-minute lesson. Entry into Elite and Griffith Squads is available to those pupils who have been assessed by our Head Coach as being appropriate in skill level and behaviour. These squads are reserved for those pupils who have a passion for tennis, who are respectful to both coaches and other players, are team players who are a role model to younger pupils and are willing to work very hard on and off court towards their goals.
Adult classes (group lessons)
Duration: 1 hour
Pricing: $20 per session
Beginner classes are intended for those who have little or no confidence with a racquet. The basics of tennis will be learnt in these lessons including scoring, strokes: forehand; backhand; serve and volley, along with general court positioning.
Duration: 1 Hour
Pricing: $20 per session
Intermediate to Advanced classes are for players who are more adept with their skills but who need help with their stroke development, tactical and technical elements of the game and taking their game to the next level.
Put your skills to the test
Fixtures sessions provide an excellent opportunity for matchplay with players of similar abilities. It is designed as a way for players to put into action the knowledge and skills learnt in their lessons.
Colour ball fixtures
When: Friday | 4 - 6 pm
Price: $20 per session
Junior fixtures
When: Friday | 4 - 6 pm
Price: $20 per session
Coaching timetable
| Level | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tennis | 8:00 - 8:30 am | |||||
| Red Ball | 4:00 - 4:30 pm | 4 :00 - 4:30 pm |
8:30 - 9:00 am | 9:00 - 9:30 am | |||
| Orange Ball | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
8:30 - 9:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 10:30 - 11:30 am | |||
| Orange Ball Fixtures | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | |||||
| Green Ball | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | |||||
| Teen Squad | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | 9:30 - 11:00 am | |||
| Challenger Squad | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | ||||
| Elite/ Griffith Squad | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | ||||
| Adult Classes | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
Meet your head coach | James Griffiths
James has over 20 years coaching experience within the industry spanning the UK, Europe, USA and Australia.
Having been Director of Coaching for Queensland Tennis Centre and Pure Tennis Academy, James comes with a vast experience of venue management and player development.
Pricing - group lessons
| Class Name | Cost per session |
|---|---|
| Tiny Tennis | $20 |
| Red Ball | $22 |
| Red Advanced | $26 |
| Orange Ball | $27 |
| Orange Advanced | $35 |
| Green Ball | $27 |
| Green Advanced | $35 |
| Teen Squad | $37 |
| Challenger Squad | $37 |
| Elite Squad/ Griffith Squad | $57 |
| Adult Classes | $20 |
Packages are available for multiple sessions and fixture combinations.
How to enrol in tennis coaching
A guide on how to enrol in tennis coaching online at Griffith University.
Griffith University Online Tennis Enrolment
