ADULTS TENNIS COACHING PROGRAMS TIMING
| Day | Time | TYPE | CLASS | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30 – 11.00am 7.00 – 8.00pm |
LADIES MIXED |
GROUP CLINIC CARDIO TENNIS |
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Any standard |
| Tuesday | 6.30 – 8.00pm 7.00 – 8.30pm |
MIXED MIXED |
INVITE ONLY MATCHPLAY |
High Performance Beginner/Intermediate |
| Wednesday | 6.30 – 800pm | MIXED | GROUP CLINIC | Beginner/Intermediate |
| Thursday | 9:30-11:00am 6.30 – 8.00pm |
LADIES MIXED |
GROUP CLINIC STRATEGY CLINIC |
BEGINNER/Intermediate/Advanced Any standard |
| Saturday | 9.00am – 10.00am | MIXED | GROUP CLINIC | All standards |
For the fastest rate of development and instruction tailored to your needs, we recommend Private Tennis Lessons.
Private Lesson
from $80 hr
or $45 ½hr
w/ Head Coach
$100 hr or
$50 ½hr
ADULT PRIVATE LESSON
A private tennis lesson is invaluable for every level of tennis player, whether it be a regular lesson or an occasional lesson. Focussed and tailored learning will quickly and effectively boost your tennis skills. We offer private lessons at a range of prices and for up to four people.
- Book for 1, 2, 3 or 4 players.
- Cost can be shared.
- Rapid improvement.
- Tailored learning.
- A private tennis lesson can be delivered to either 1, 2, 3 or 4 students at a time.
- Private lessons will, quite simply, improve your game, at a much faster rate.
- We understand that private tennis lessons are an expensive luxury.
- Your tennis CAN improve by undertaking group lessons.
- But, our recommendation is that if you can stretch to a regular private lesson, your improvement will be rapid.
- We can quickly ascertain and construct a style of play which is individual to you, enhances your strengths and compensates for your weaknesses whilst also targeting those weak areas until they are no longer so.
- Each lesson will target the weaknesses and strengths that are particular to you.
- If you are a beginning tennis player we will ensure that correct technique is taught from the very start.
- This saves time and frustration in the future and guarantees continuous progression.
- Private lessons provide you with the ability to learn with much greater repetition, with immediate one on one feedback and focussed planning.
- Tennis is a skill, it takes time to learn, but you will have it for life.
- If the proper technique is taught from the beginning or poor habits are corrected, we guarantee you will quickly see a huge improvement in your game.
- Everyone & anyone!
- Comfortable clothing
- Trainers/Tennis shoes
- We provide racquets if needed
- Bring your own racquet if you choose
- We can help you choose a custom racquet that is the correct weight and size for you
- Water bottle
Choosing a coach for yourself isn’t easy. Owner and Director at Playtennis, Rhys McDougall, has dedicated his life to playing tennis, teaching tennis, promoting tennis and helping young professionals become both players and coaches.
Rhys has all the regular credentials that a tennis coach ‘should’ have and a few others up his sleeve too!
Rhys:
- Is qualified: Tennis Australia Coach & Lawn Tennis Association UK Coach.
- Is screened: he has undergone and maintains a national ‘working with children’ check.
- Is insured: he holds public liability and professional indemnity insurance for protection.
- Has over 30 years of continuous coaching experience in Australia, UK, France.
- Has coached every age and ability:
- from age 2 to 92
- from never having held a racquet to a Davis Cup Player.
- Has played tennis professionally.
- Has represented Australia in the young senior’s team on 7 separate occasions.
- Was team captain for the Australian young senior’s team.
- Was a selector for Australian Young Seniors Teams for an allocated period of 3 years.
- Is a family man; father of two girls (proven tolerance!).
- Is known for his calm, patient manner.
- Demands fair, honest, considerate sportsmanship from all students.
- Has unfailing confidence in EVERYONE’S ability to achieve their goals.
- Firmly believes EVERYONE should enjoy playing tennis, without fear of ‘not being good enough’.
- Was awarded the Tennis West ‘Coaching Exellence’ Tennis Coach of the Year award, 2016/ 2017.
- Are ALL qualified or being mentored (under Rhys) toward professional qualification.
- Are ALL screened and have current ‘national working with children’ checks.
- Are ALL insured under PLAYTENNIS and so have public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
Who will be my Coach and how much does it cost?
| Coach | Price per ½ Hour | Title | Price per Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys McDougall | $45 | Owner/Director & Head Coach | $80 |
| Brandon Porcaro | $40 | Professional Coach | $75 |
| Evan Manso | $35 | Trainee Coach | $70 |
| Luna Jokanovic | $35 | Trainee Coach | $70 |
| Patrick Ganet | $45 | Professional Coach, NSW | $80 |
| James King | $35 | Trainee Coach | $70 |
DOUBLES STRATEGY GROUP CLINIC
Doubles Strategy Group Clinic is designed to improve a player’s skills specifically for doubles matches. This is a mixed gender group, aimed at intermediate to advanced players
- This clinic teaches specifically how to play a doubles tennis match, how to think in a doubles tennis match, how to work together with your partner, which shots are important and when.
- You will learn the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of Doubles Tennis.
- You will learn the secrets of the doubles player such as “ What are they whispering behind their hand?
- Each week will focus on a specific theme.
- Bring your Pennant team to learn how to beat your opponents.
- Come alone and meet a doubles partner.
- Make new tennis friends.
- Become a confident and skilled doubles tennis player.
- An insight into professional doubles.
- Learn serving secrets.
- Learn tactics.
- Learn teamwork.
- Learn court positioning.
- Learn poaching.
- Learn volleying.
- Learn how to build a memory bank.
- 90 minutes.
- This is an intermediate/advanced clinic. You should be able to consistently serve the ball IN.
- You should be comfortable to hit volleys at the net.
- You need to be able to hit both forehand and backhand shots from the baseline quite comfortably and continuously.
- Most importantly, you should be comfortable playing at the net whilst an opponent may hit a ball strongly in your direction.
- $30 per session or $270 for 10 weeks.
- Tennis racquet of your own unless you wish to trial, borrow or buy.
- Your favourite workout kit.
- Trainers/Tennis shoes.
- Water bottle/Sports drink.
- Towel.
ADULT MATCHPLAY
Play tennis matches under friendly, competitive conditions. New league every term. Join as an individual or team.
- This clinic teaches specifically how to play a doubles tennis match, how to think in a doubles tennis match, how to work together with your partner, which shots are important and when.
- You will learn the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of Doubles Tennis.
- You will learn the secrets of the doubles player such as “ What are they whispering behind their hand?
- Each week will focus on a specific theme.
- Bring your Pennant team to learn how to beat your opponents.
- Come alone and meet a doubles partner.
- Make new tennis friends.
- Become a confident and skilled doubles tennis player.
- An insight into professional doubles.
- Learn serving secrets.
- Learn tactics.
- Learn teamwork.
- Learn court positioning.
- Learn poaching.
- Learn volleying.
- Learn how to build a memory bank.
- 90 minutes.
- This is an intermediate/advanced clinic. You should be able to consistently serve the ball IN.
- You should be comfortable to hit volleys at the net.
- You need to be able to hit both forehand and backhand shots from the baseline quite comfortably and continuously.
- Most importantly, you should be comfortable playing at the net whilst an opponent may hit a ball strongly in your direction.
- $30 per session or $270 for 10 weeks.
- Tennis racquet of your own unless you wish to trial, borrow or buy.
- Your favourite workout kit.
- Trainers/Tennis shoes.
- Water bottle/Sports drink.
- Towel.
FitBit CARDIO TENNIS
FitBit Cardio Tennis is a whole-body workout for everyone. Mix up your workout routine by adding high energy Cardio Tennis to your exercise program. No tennis skills required, this is an exercise class intended at anyone who wants to get fit, but we can promise that you’ll pick up a few skills along the way and also a set of tennis legs!
$15 per session
- Fun, high intensity.
- High Energy, cardio workout.
- Incorporates tennis drills.
- Suitable for ALL ages ALL abilities.
- No prior tennis knowledge is required.
- This is an exercise class.
- Cardio Tennis is a ‘Tennis Workout Program’ designed and endorsed by Tennis Australia which caters to all fitness levels. The program is focussed on leading a healthy, fun and active lifestyle.
- In our modern and busy lives it can be hard to keep fit, let alone find a program that incorporates cardio, strength training, helps weight control, is social AND teaches new skills with no prior experience needed.
- When it comes to fitness make it fun and you’ll be back for more!
- High intensity cardio workouts.
- Fun tennis drills.
- High-energy soundtracks.
- Players can get ‘tennis fit’.
- Non-players get a great workout.
- Everybody!
- All ages.
- All abilities.
- No previous tennis experience required.
- 60 minutes.
- No. The best thing about FitBit Cardio Tennis is that you do not have to be good at tennis to get involved.
- In fact, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never played before.
- We mix up the activities to cater for all skill and fitness levels, so while it’s great for beginners, more experienced tennis players will have the opportunity to exercise important tennis muscles to improve their tennis ability.
- $15 per session.
- Tennis Racquet.
- We have racquets if you need.
- Your favourite workout kit.
- Trainers.
- Water bottle/Sports drink.
- Towel.
MIXED BEGINNERS GROUP CLINIC
Mixed Beginners Group Clinic is a social group of supportive and friendly adults, some learning to play tennis, some returning tennis players and some ‘improver’ tennis players. You will be assigned a group of players at your level between complete beginner and almost intermediate.
- Don’t be nervous…you are not alone!
- We CAN turn you into a tennis player.
- You will get a great workout.
- Meet new friends.
- Suitable for COMPLETE BEGINNERS
- Suitable for IMPROVERS
- Suitable for ALL ages.
MIXED BEGINNERS GROUP CLINIC
What is Mixed Beginners Group Clinic?
We will teach you the technical and tactical fundamentals of tennis to get you playing in no time. Fun tennis drills incorporating technique, rallying and playing will give you a great workout without you even noticing. This is a social group of supportive and friendly adults some learning to play tennis, some returning tennis players and some ‘improver’ tennis players. You will be assigned a group of players at your level between complete beginner and almost intermediate.
Why Mixed Beginners Group Clinic?
- You are either a complete beginner, early learner or improver but not quite yet intermediate.
- You can learn in a none judgemental, ‘can do’ environment.
- Make new friends.
- Meet new rallying partners.
What to expect
- Learn forehand, backhand, serve and volley.
- Learn techniques and tactics for tennis.
- Learn how to rally.
- Learn how to play matches.
- Learn how to score.
Who can join Mixed Beginners Group?
- All ages.
- Absolute beginners.
- Early Learners & Improvers.
- Mixed group.
How long does a Mixed Beginners Group Clinic last?
- 90 minutes.
Do I need to be good at tennis to play?
No. The best thing about Mixed Beginners Group Clinic is that you do not have to be good at tennis to get involved. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never played before. It is a friendly, supportive and none judgemental group.
We mix up the activities to cater for all skill and fitness levels, so while it’s great for beginners, improver tennis players will be able to practise their acquired skills and become competent enough to play matches, join Adult Matchplay leagues and move on to the intermediate mixed group clinic.
How much does a session cost?
- $30 per session or $270 for 10 weeks.
What equipment do I need to play?
- Tennis racquet if you have one.
- We can lend you a tennis racquet if you don’t have one.
- Your favourite workout clothes
- Trainers
- Water bottle/Sports drink
- Towel
LADIES ONLY GROUP CLINIC
Ladies Only Group Clinic is a social group of supportive and friendly ladies learning to play tennis. You will learn the technical and tactical fundamentals needed to become a tennis player.
Complete beginners to improvers are welcome, applauded and encouraged.
- Don’t be nervous…you are not alone!
- We CAN turn you into a tennis player.
- Supportive environment.
- You will get a great workout.
- Meet new friends.
- Suitable for COMPLETE BEGINNERS
- Suitable for ALL ages/beginners to improvers.
LADIES ONLY GROUP CLINIC
What is Ladies Only Group Clinic?
We will teach you the technical and tactical fundamentals of tennis to get you playing in no time. Fun tennis drills incorporating technique, rallying and playing will give you a great workout without you even noticing. This is a social group of supportive and friendly adults learning to play tennis.
Why Ladies Only Group Clinic?
- You can learn how to play tennis.
- You can learn in a fun, supportive environment.
- Make new friends who often become great friends.
- Great workout.
- Meet new rallying partners.
- Enjoy social mornings.
What to expect
- Learn forehand, backhand, serve and volley.
- Learn techniques and tactics for tennis.
- Learn how to rally.
- Learn how to play matches.
- Learn how to score.
Who can join Ladies Only Group Clinic?
- All ages.
- Absolute beginners.
- Improvers.
- Females only.
How long does a Ladies Only Group Clinic last?
- 90 minutes.
Do I need to be good at tennis to play?
No. The best thing about Ladies Only Group Clinic is that you do not have to be good at tennis to get involved. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never played before. It is a friendly, supportive and non-judgemental group.
We mix up the activities to cater for all skill and fitness levels, so while it’s great for beginners, improver tennis players will be able to practise their learnt skills and become competent enough to play matches, join Adult Matchplay leagues and move on to the Intermediate Mixed Group Clinic.
How much does a session cost?
- $30 per session or $270 for 10 weeks.
What equipment do I need to play?
- Tennis racquet if you have one.
- We can lend you a tennis racquet if you don’t have one.
- Your favourite workout clothes.
- Trainers.
- Water bottle/Sports drink.
- Towel.