PERFORMANCE STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING MOVEMENT.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Our year-round junior programs support players from their first steps into competitive tennis through to high-performance and professional pathways. Coaching focuses on technical development, strategic awareness, movement and physical performance, creating confident, resilient players who can progress at every stage of the game.
Private coaching is also encouraged as part of player development, allowing us to work more individually with each athlete’s unique biomechanics, movement patterns and technical foundations.
Private coaching is encouraged alongside group training, allowing us to individualise each player’s technical foundations around their unique biomechanics and natural movement patterns. From recreational players to aspiring professionals, every athlete is supported to develop and progress their own way.
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Transition Squad
For talented 8-11yo who are serious about processing to higher levels of tennis. This squad helps them prepare for the normal yellow ball.
Futures Squad
Our Juniors that are now using the yellow ball in competition. This is the first step in moving up towards the Challenger Squad. Players typically have a UTR of 1-3 at this level. Technical Skills are the primary focus while also incorporating tactics.
Challenger Squad
Junior Players UTR 4-6 with an emphasis on using the skills they have to develop better tactics and strategies.
Grand Slam Squad
Our Best Juniors who want a High Performance Program that involves advanced tactics, strategy and physical conditioning. Players do 5+ hours a week of training with the mindset of improving UTR 7+
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For those players aged 12+ who are new to the game who missed the HotShots stages and want to enjoy some fun game based point play.
Basic technical is taught with the emphasis on getting the skills to a good social level.
Students will enjoy this as the points are in a non competitive but fun environment. Games are run by the coach and have a big aspect of team orientation involved.
Monday evenings at 5.15 – 6.15pm
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Players who want to play in tournaments need to invest in their time on the tennis court and off the tennis court.
Mixing in all the elements of Junior Development we take the next step with professional strength and conditioning programs, strategic training blocks in alignment with tournament schedules.
Players at this level are given a very individualised program using video analysis and The Tennis Body Map System. Find more information here.
Our coaches all have experience competing at some of Australia’s highest levels as well as overseas. The experience of not only playing but also coaching Junior ITF players all around the world allows us to give back and create a pathway for any of our aspiring players to reach their full potential.
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For any junior players ready to commit and be apart of a high energy environment. Our Academy is structured to not only teach a winning mindset but an empowering mindset.
We pride ourselves on teaching the basics well. Correct warm ups, drills and hitting with a tactical purpose. And not to forget that it’s a game to enjoy, which leaves space to have fun and make good friendships. Player are exposed to a lot of points with modified match play and real match pressure scenarios.
Tactics and Strategies form a big portion of learning how to win matches. We teach what patterns are and demonstrate what the best players do.
We incorporate footwork drills, fitness and meditation with breath work exercises. Specific tennis yoga movements to provide an avenue for mental wellness for our students.
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Private Lessons
The Ultimate way to fast track your game. Combined with group lessons or squads improvement is accelerated.
1 hour – 45 min – 30 min
Weekdays AM & PM. Prices are per session and invoiced per term. One of sessions can be arranged where times permit.Club Pro
30min – $70
45min – $90
1 hour – $110Assistant Coaches From
30min – $40
45min – $55
1 hour – $70
Formerly Shepparton Tennis Academy, we're the same coaching team and community, now with a renewed focus on movement, development and performance
READY TO RALLY
No tennis experience required, just bring your energy and a pair of runners!
Join our thriving fitness community on the court for the ultimate game-based workout! Cardio Tennis is our most popular, fast-paced group program, where you will spend the entire session immersed in non-stop, competitive point-play. By replacing traditional gym drills with rapid match situations and game formats, you will be running, diving, and scoring so much that you'll smash your fitness goals without even realising you are working out.
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Player Profile: Open to absolutely everyone! Whether you are a total beginner who has never held a racquet or a well experience high level player looking to test your skills alongside a motivated group.
Core Focus: Maximising your cardiovascular health and agility through continuous, game-based movement. The constant excitement of chasing down points completely distracts you from the high-calorie burn.
On-Court Action: Rapid king-of-the-court challenges, live-ball situational point play, and high-tempo team games choreographed to a motivating, upbeat playlist.
The Setup: Using different hand feed, movement based drills to get your feet in check while the racket does a good amount of hitting will ensure you’re well warmed up for the following point play games. The coach will feed to keep the tempo high to maximise the non stop nature of playing points.
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PRIVATE LESSONS
The fastest, most effective way to accelerate your progress on the court!
Our Private and Semi-Private coaching sessions are designed for players of all ages and skill levels who want dedicated, one-on-one attention. Whether you are an absolute beginner looking to build a reliable stroke from scratch, a junior player striving for tournament success, or an advanced adult refining tactical court coverage, these highly tailored sessions focus exclusively on your unique development goals.
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100% Personalised Programs: There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every lesson is meticulously structured around your individual needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace and achieve your specific breakthroughs faster.
Rapid Technical Refinement: With a senior coach focusing solely on your movement, you will receive immediate, real-time feedback. We break down your swing path, footwork, and biomechanics to eliminate bad habits and lock in flawless technique.
Tactical & Mental Edge: Move beyond the mechanics to master the mental game. Learn advanced court positioning, point-construction strategies, match-play analysis, and how to exploit your opponent's weaknesses.
Flexible Dual Options: Want to train alongside a friend, teammate, or family member? Our Semi-Private Lessons allow two players of a similar standard to share the court and a coach, offering an interactive, cost-effective way to practice live-ball situational play.
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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
A social outlet for Men to play a more competition based points in fast succession. A great chance to challenge your skills against a number of different players with different scoring systems.
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100% Personalised Programs: There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every lesson is meticulously structured around your individual needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace and achieve your specific breakthroughs faster.
Rapid Technical Refinement: With a senior coach focusing solely on your movement, you will receive immediate, real-time feedback. We break down your swing path, footwork, and biomechanics to eliminate bad habits and lock in flawless technique.
Tactical & Mental Edge: Move beyond the mechanics to master the mental game. Learn advanced court positioning, point-construction strategies, match-play analysis, and how to exploit your opponent's weaknesses.
Flexible Dual Options: Want to train alongside a friend, teammate, or family member? Our Semi-Private Lessons allow two players of a similar standard to share the court and a coach, offering an interactive, cost-effective way to practice live-ball situational play.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
Classes for all levels are available. Beginner sessions are organised weekly and focus on all the basic to get new players into social comps with confidence. For players with experience we have options to enhance your current ability to the next level. Doubles tactical classes are a great way to learn how to win more without having to improve technique.
Lesson times can be arranged week days from 9am and evenings from 6pm.
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100% Personalised Programs: There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every lesson is meticulously structured around your individual needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace and achieve your specific breakthroughs faster.
Rapid Technical Refinement: With a senior coach focusing solely on your movement, you will receive immediate, real-time feedback. We break down your swing path, footwork, and biomechanics to eliminate bad habits and lock in flawless technique.
Tactical & Mental Edge: Move beyond the mechanics to master the mental game. Learn advanced court positioning, point-construction strategies, match-play analysis, and how to exploit your opponent's weaknesses.
Flexible Dual Options: Want to train alongside a friend, teammate, or family member? Our Semi-Private Lessons allow two players of a similar standard to share the court and a coach, offering an interactive, cost-effective way to practice live-ball situational play.
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“The Ben O’Brien Method has exceeded my expectations in teaching me the true natural way each individual should play tennis. Throughout my tennis journey, I was often confused by coaches offering different opinions on technique and tactics. The Ben O’Brien Method answered many questions and concerns I had accumulated over the years and has now become a fundamental part of both my coaching and my own game.
One of the most valuable lessons I learned is that coaching must be highly individualized. Every player moves differently, processes information differently, and has their own natural movement patterns. The Ben O’Brien Method provides a clear system for identifying these differences and determining the most effective technique and tactics for each player.
As a tennis coach in San Diego, California, I have seen excellent results by implementing the Ben O’Brien Method with my students. It has given me a deeper understanding of player development and has helped me coach with greater clarity and confidence. I also apply these principles to my own game every day. For anyone looking to better understand how players naturally move and perform, I highly recommend the Ben O’Brien Method.”
— Gabriele Boccaccini