Performance Plus Pathway
Performance Plus is a structured performance pathway for young players who are ready to step beyond the Participation Stages of the Hot Shots Tennis program and pursue tennis with intention. If your kids wish to compete, improve technique meaningfully, and integrate training practices similar to club-level athletes, the Performance Plus Pathway is what you’re looking for.
This pathway includes the following stages:
Red+
| Lesson Options | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 × 60 min lesson | $31/week |
| $58/week |
- Minimum 1 year playing experience
- Competitive Tournament Level player - OR -
- Keen to compete in Red Ball events and Friday Match Plays
- Academy Program Pathway
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| Court Size | 3m × 8.2m or 5.5m x 8.2m |
|---|---|
| Tennis Ball | Red Ball (25% compression) |
| Racquet size (recommended) | 21-23 inches |
Orange+
| Lesson Options | Price |
|---|---|
| $86/week + $39 Registration fee (one off payment) |
- Academy Program Pathway
- Competitive Tournament Level players only
- Must be competing in Orange Ball events
- Minimum 3 years playing experience
| Court Size | 6.4m x 18.3m |
|---|---|
| Tennis Ball | Orange Ball (50% compression) |
| Racquet size (recommended) | 23-25 inches |
Green+
| Lesson Options | Price |
|---|---|
| $92/week + $39 registration fee (one off payment) |
- Academy Program Pathway
- Competitive Tournament Level players only
- Must be competing in Green Ball events
- Minimum 3 years playing experience
| Court Size | 10m x 23.7m |
|---|---|
| Tennis Ball | Green Ball (75% compression) |
| Racquet size (recommended) | 25-26 inches |
About the Performance Plus Program
At its core, The Performance Plus Program is for kids who are already playing regularly, entering Red/Orange/Green Hot Shots events, and want coaching that matches that ambition.
This pathway still sits within the Hot Shots ecosystem (using modified balls and court sizes where appropriate) but adds layers of competitive context and developmental training:
- Elevated coaching focus:
Private and squad coaching sessions emphasise technical refinement, tactical understanding, and consistency of stroke production—more than just “skills in drills”, but translating those skills into matches and point play. - Internal competition and tournament experience:
Players aren’t just practicing skills; they’re applying them in structured competitions and in-house tournaments. That competitive environment helps players learn how to cope with match pressure, make real tactical decisions, and develop a competitive instinct. - Athlete development:
Strength and conditioning sessions are woven in to build fitness that supports tennis at higher intensity—agility, speed, endurance and motor control—all crucial for players who want to perform well in competitive matches.
Performance Plus isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s tiered by age and playing level, with specific stages (Red+, Orange+, Green+) that align with a child’s experience and readiness to compete. Requirements like minimum playing experience and participation in competitive ball events ensure the program stays challenging and appropriate for each stage.
Put another way, if the Participation pathway is about learning tennis and loving the game, Performance Plus is about shaping competitors—players who can handle structured training, internal competition, and physical preparation with the goal of playing at club level and beyond.
Not quite right?
Check out the Hot Shots Kids Tennis Program
KDV Sport also has a full Hot Shots Kids Tennis program that is suitable for kids ages 3-13+ and follows a “Stages” approach to meet kids at their skill level.
