KDV Tennis Academy is committed to developing future tennis champions. Our Academy is based on a global ‘best practice’ environment that is geared towards personal, physical, professional and mental growth.
KDV Tennis Academy offers ‘Full Time Academy’ and ‘Performance Afternoon’ programs that offer athletes the opportunity to train, study and live on-site. Facilitating all the tools to develop confident, spirited and accomplished professionals able to succeed in any person persuit.
- Private Coach of 2 Top 10 ITF Junior athletes (Alex De Minaur & Rinky Hijikata) - Tennis Australia National Academy Coach 2011-2020 (15-18 Girls & Boys Space) - Australian Jr. Davis Cup, World Jr. Teams & Youth Olympic Games Coach - Coaching at all 4 Grand Slam Events
- Bachelors of Business (Sports Management Major)
- 15 years performance / academy experience
- Academy appointments USA & Australia
- Tennis Coaches Australia & Padel Australia Certified Coach
- 2018 Most Outstanding Tournament of the Year - 2009 North Each NSW Coach of the Year - Manager of the North Each NSW Representative team & Carrara Cougars Junior & Senior Gold Coast Tennis League Teams
- Over 25 Years of coaching experience - EU Tennis Category 2 - Top 10 Player in Ukraine - Physical education qualification
Our Athletes should meet the highest possible standards in all their professional and social activities.
Our Athlete’s drive towards continuous improvement through their actions and mentality towards all elements of their training and education.
Our Athlete’s attitude to undertake a careful and well planned approach is the critical ingredient in any successful endeavour.
Our Athlete’s development into world class players and versatile human beings dictates everything we do within our Academy.
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Player Package – Access to ALL Performance Afternoon Squad Sessions, 1x UTR Match-Play w/ Physical Prep, 2x Strength & Conditioning Session, 2x Speed & Agility Session, Mentally Tough Tennis Platform Access, Court Hire*
Standard Package – 2x Performance Afternoon Squad Sessions, 1x UTR Match-Play w/ Physical Prep, 1x Strength & Conditioning Session, 1x Speed & Agility Session, Mentally Tough Tennis Platform Access & Court Hire Membership
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Applicable 10th Birth Year Athletes
2hr Squad Sessions Daily
Weekly UTR Match-Play
Strength & Conditioning
Speed & Agility
Quarterly Physical Testing
Mentally Tough Tennis Access
Tournament & Tour Support
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Applicable 13th Birth Year Athletes
17hrs Weekly Tennis Training
7.5hrs Weekly Strength & Conditioning
3hrs Recovery & Rehabilitation
Supervision & Monitoring by Academy Lead Coaches
Reporting & Technical Analysis
Personalised Strength & Conditioning Program
Tournament Calender Development
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Overview: This is a coach selected program for the more competitive red ball player. There is a minimum playing level required for these squads which is assessed by out professional coaching team. Players training in these squads are expected to be playing multiple times per week including match play and competing in in-house leagues, future stars events and local red ball tournament series events.
Session Times: To see available times click the book now button
Cost: $25 for 1 squad or $45 for 2
Court Size: 5.5m x 8.2m
Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25% compression)
Recommended Racquet Size: 21-23”
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: Choose 2 squads from the below times. These are full court yellow ball squads for players in the yellow program that want to develop their game to the best of their ability and possibly move into more competitive squads, fixtures and tournaments in the future. There is a minimum playing ability required (assessed by our professional coaching team) with some coaching and playing experience necessary. It is recommended that players in these squads are taking some private lessons in conjunction with the squads as well as playing in regular inter-club fixtures team matches.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $60/ week (2 squads/ week – one squad $35)
Full court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Yellow ball (Full compression)
Recommended racquet size: 26-27 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: No minimum playing experience required and players can join this program at any stage. As with all the other junior coaching programs it also includes free access to our weekly in-house match play sessions. At this stage players are taught all areas of the game both technical and tactical on a full sized court and guided into hopefully playing in regular inter-club fixtures or in-house match play sessions. Our yellow ball groups are aimed at the more sociable teenage player who wants to learn and improve but not necessarily interested in competing at a high level.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $25/ week
Full court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Yellow ball (Full compression)
Recommended racquet size: 26-27 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: This program is designed for the more competitive green ball player. There is a minimum playing level required for this and it is expected that players are having regular private lessons and competing in regular individual and team tournaments & events. This program has a selection criteria based on an assessment from our professional coaching staff. The green plus program is a launch pad into the KDV Performance Tennis program. For more information on this program click here.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $60/ week
Green court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 25-26 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: The green ball program runs on the full court size using slightly softer balls so the bounce is not quite as high and the rally speed is slightly slower to again make learning easier and more fun for the kids. The general green ball program does not have any minimum playing standard and kids can join the program at any time during the year. At this stage players are taught all areas of the game both technical and tactical and guided into hopefully playing in regular inter-club fixtures or in-house match play sessions.
The KDV green ball program also includes in-house match play sessions as a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $25/ week
Green court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Green ball (75 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 25-26 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: The KDV ‘Orange Plus’ Program is for the more competitive orange ball player. These sessions run twice per week and it is expected that kids in this program are taking regular private lessons and competing in regular inter-club events. There is a minimum playing level requirement for these sessions which is assessed by our professional coaching team.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $60/ week (two sessions per week)
Orange court size: 6.4m x 18.3m
Tennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 23-25 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: No minimum playing standard required and kids can join the program at any stage through the year. Played over the full court net with the baselines brought in a little closer towards the service line, the orange ball lessons make learning easier and more fun.
There is no rush to move kids out of orange ball to the next level. Sometimes they may stay in the orange level for up to 3 years. It is important that kids learn all aspects of the game in an environment that is suited to their size and ability. Our orange stage is also includes regular in-house match play. This is a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
From there we also have inter-club team events and for the more advanced red ball kids the Gold Coast Orange Ball Tournament Series. Please ask your coach for more details on this. Download the yearly event planner here.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $25/ week
Orange court size: 6.4m x 18.3m
Tennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 23-25 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview:This is an entry level class where kids will learn the basics of tennis including rallying,basic scoring, serving and understanding how to compete. Perfect for all kids aged between 5-8 years old of any level. Kids can join at any stage through the year. We grade the classes with lesson plans to help progress the kids and find their level.There is no rush to move kids out of red ball to the next level. Sometimes they may stay in the red level for up to 3 years. It is important that kids learn all aspects of the game in an environment that is suited to their size and ability.Our red stage is also where we introduce the kids to in-house match play.This is a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
From there we also have inter-club team events and for the more advanced red ball kids the Gold Coast Red Ball Tournament Series. Ask your coach about more info on these. Download your yearly event planner here.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $25/ week
Red court size: 3m × 8.2m or 5.5m x 8.2m
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 21-23 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: Blue Hot Shots is ideal for children between the ages of 3 and 5. It is a Fundamental Motor Skills program based around the basics of movement, balance, and coordination, throwing, catching and striking.
Our Blue Stage program is a launch pad and helps to familiarise children with the size and bounce of a Red Hot Shots court and ball while focusing heavily on improving their fundamental and perceptual motor skills. These skills are essential as children begin to move into Red Hot Shots and beyond.
Sessions Times: To see available times click the book now button
Package Cost: $13.50/ week
Blue court size: 3m × 8.23
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 19-21 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
