Sandhurst Club

Tennis

Junior Tennis Pathway

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Tiny Tennis and On Your Marks (Blue Stage) – Ages 3-5+

Focus: Fundamental movement skills through play-based learning.
Values: Listening, cooperation, communication.

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Get Ready (Red Stage) – Ages 5-8+

Focus: Tennis fundamentals, basic strategy, rally development.
Values: Fair play, persistence, teamwork.

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Get Set (Orange Stage) – Ages 8-10+

Focus: Skill development, match play, strategy.
Values: Resilience, respectful relationships.

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Go! (Green Stage) – Ages 10+

Focus: Advanced skill refinement, problem-solving, match analysis.
Values: Leadership, resilience, empathy.

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Juniors (Yellow Ball) – Ages 12+

Competition Stream: Tournament and junior league preparation.
Recreation Stream: Social and fitness-focused tennis.

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▶︎PLAY Program

For Get Set, Go, and Competitive players—coach-assisted point play, games, and matches.

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Adult & Teen Tennis (16+)

Cardio Drills: High-energy drills and point play with music—open to all levels.

Adult Group Lessons: Technical instruction, drills, and match play.

Private & Group Lessons: Available by appointment.

Try a free lesson: bit.ly/adult10s

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    Yearly Junior Development Program

    Each term is designed with a specific focus to enhance skill development and player progression:

    Term 1: FIT & FUNdamentals
    Footwork, grips, swing fundamentals, and motor skills.
    Includes the Tennis Olympics—players set Personal Bests in agility, throwing, and balance events.

      Term 2: Rally Awards
      Players earn rally-based awards by demonstrating:

      • I Can Rally
      • I Can Start a Point
      • I Can Play Net
      • I Can Play Points

      Term 3: Technical Medal
      Focus on perfecting seven key tennis shots:
      - Serve, Forehand Topspin, 2-Handed Topspin Backhand, 1-Handed Underspin
      Backhand, Forehand Volley, Backhand Volley, Overhead Smash.
      Players earn medals (Trophy, Gold, Silver, Bronze) in the Technical Medal Tournament.

        Term 4: Sporting Stars
        Game-based learning with an emphasis on sportsmanship and match play.
        Weekly themes with awards for:

        • Fair play, effort, focus, determination, teamwork.
        • Encouraging opponents, making fair line calls, quick ball pickup, and court etiquette.
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        Matt Carroll – Tennis Coach, Sandhurst Club

        Hi, I’m Matt Carroll, the Tennis Coach at Sandhurst Club. I’ve been a Sandhurst resident since 2020, living with my wife, three kids, and our dog.

        As a Tennis Australia Club Professional Qualified Coach, I’ve been coaching in Melbourne since 2001, including over 12 years as Head Assistant Coach at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. I’ve worked with top-ranked junior players, some of whom have gone on to achieve ATP & WTA rankings.

        I was a Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and played four years of college tennis in the USA, earning a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. I was named to the All-American Team (NJCAA & NAIA) four times. Additionally, I hold a Diploma of Kinesiology and have experience as a Sports Therapist and Kinesiologist.

        Playing Highlights:

        • Finalist, National Tennis League (Melbourne Park, Australian Open Week 2)
        • Runner-Up, State Grade
        • State Grade Player of the Year
        • 5x Grade 1 Pennant Premierships
        • Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Champion (Men’s Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles)

        Since 2022, I’ve been dedicated to building a thriving community sports program at Sandhurst - one that delivers top-tier coaching and fosters a leadership within a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.