The AbbSchool tennis program under the leadership of Head Coach Brendon Rose provides professional tennis coaching using a variety of modern teaching methods in a fun filled atmosphere. The program caters for students of all levels, whether their goal is to 'just have fun' or develop their skills to the highest competitive level. The Abbotsleigh tennis program is open to students, parents, siblings, friends and people from the local community. The program is delivered in the following formats.
Pee Wee Tennis
Available to children in Years K–2
Pee Wee Tennis is a special program for young players, those in Years K–2. The aim of Pee Wee Tennis is to introduce a fun way for 4–7 year old children to learn and enjoy tennis over a period of up to four school terms.
Pee Wee Tennis incorporates specially developed equipment including smaller courts, lower nets, low pressure balls and appropriately sized racquets. This means each child will enjoy the game and a measure of success immediately and will be provided with a sound base on which to build tennis skills. The Pee Wee structure recognises the need to intersperse the key learning of tennis strokes with fun activities to suit the age group.
Group Lessons (Junior)
Available to children in Years 3–6
These sessions are for the tennis beginner. The sessions provide an interesting and enjoyable introduction to tennis and cover all aspects of stroke play, scoring and tennis etiquette. Girls with an aptitude for tennis should progress quickly from this program to the Junior Training Squad.
Group Hitting Squad (Junior)
Available to children in Years 3–6
This squad offers intense training and competition where children develop and hone their skills with other talented players. Ability and the determination to improve are the key requirements for successful participation in this squad.
Group Lessons (Senior)
Available to children in Years 7–12
These sessions are for the beginner or social tennis player. The sessions provide an interesting and enjoyable introduction to tennis and cover all aspects of stroke play, scoring and tennis etiquette. Girls with an aptitude for tennis and a positive attitude should progress quickly from this program to other more advanced squads.
Group Hitting Squad (Senior)
Available to children in Years 7–12
This squad is designed for the more advanced tennis players. All facets of the game are covered, systematically progressing from technique development to learning about match strategy through a variety of high intensity drills and match play scenarios.
Private Coaching (1 to 1)
Available to all ages / 30 or 60 minute sessions available
Customised sessions to develop the skill level of individual students in a one on one format. This can range from teaching the basics to the more advanced tactics of the game. A formal structured program is used.
Shared Private Coaching (2 to 1)
Available to all ages / 30 or 60 minute sessions available
As with private lessons, shared coaching lessons are customised to develop the skill level of students. In this format there is the added social aspect of learning the game with a friend of similar standard.
