TENNIS PROGRAMMES

Our team of highly qualified and motivated coaches cater for the needs of all those aspiring to improve their game.

Programmes range from “Tiny Tots” (3 to 5 years) through ”Kids” (6 years and upwards) to “Adults” – players in all categories can choose from small group or individual lessons.

Ace members (fitness and racquet sports) automatically become members of the famous, historical Memorial Drive Tennis Club and can choose from a wide range of options including Summer and Winter inter club competition (juniors and seniors).  These competitions are conducted primarily on Saturdays but throughout the week members can arrange their own hits or take part in organised social tennis activities.  Website:  www.mdtc.asn.au

The Schools Programme offers a wide range of possibilities including shortened and modified versions of the traditional game, drills and tennis skill related activities, private coaching and tournaments, all of which are designed to add variety to physical education and to establish a foundation for the future health of students.

ACADEMY

More advanced players can choose from the day programme catering for adults or those students doing school part time or by correspondence (20 hours per week, 4 hours per day) or the evening programme catering for full time school students (10 hours per week, 2 hours per day).

Both programmes include state-of-the-art video analysis using the award winning V1 Digital Coaching System, a weekly supervised gym/training session and the option of additional individual tennis sessions.

The overriding characteristic of our programmes is flexibility.  Through consultation with the tennis staff, students can not only take advantage of existing programmes but can participate in initiatives developed to service their specific requirements.

The Academy programme caters for a wide range of players ranging from talented juniors to aspiring tour players and full time professionals.

NEXT GENERATION GYM

Features

• State-of-the-art cardiovascular machines including 25 Life Fitness treadmills with entertainment
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced weights areas
• Members receive a complimentary gym programme every six weeks
• Qualified Personal Trainers and Gym and Group Fitness Instructors
• Designated stretching and boxing areas
• Body Profile: the most comprehensive and advanced Holistic Fitness Assessment
• Group fitness studios with over 70 classes per week including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Indoor Cycles
• Aqua Fitness
• Specialty group classes including Kids Cardio and Kids Yoga
• Specialty seminars and workshops every month

Tennis Academy Strength and Conditioning Programme

Elements

• Initial assessment
• Nutrition consultation
• Flexibility
• Postural correction
• Core stability
• Fitness, agility and speed
• Power
• Review, reprogramme, retesting

The programme is carried out in consultation with coaching staff who, with the aid of video analysis, identify specific weaknesses which can often be improved, not only on the court, but with the aid of strength and conditioning instructors. Training programmes are designed to focus on players’ weaknesses. Accordingly, each player requires a programme specific to their needs. Additional personal training sessions can be included where appropriate.