Tennis NSW

Development

Tennis Australia’s Talent Search and Development program forms the base of the athlete pathway, with a focus on identifying and developing talented under 12year olds.

Each state and territory has a unique set of programs in place to achieve their objectives. Training and Competition are critical components and are supported by Talent Development Camps to assist the development of junior players.

As part of the Talent Search and Development program, Tennis Australia will recognise excellent, passionate coaches who specialise in the development of under 12 year olds throuhg the Talent Development Coaches program.

Private coaches are a vital element in the athlete development pathway and will now have an opportunity to be recognised as a Talent Development Coach through this exciting program.

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to apply for Member Associations’ national travel grants to 12s and 14s Nationals;
• Financial reward and recognition for converting athletes to scholarships
• Subsidised attendance at the Grand Slam Coaches Conference and the Talent Development Coaches’ workshop
• Recognition and promotion through selected media
• Access to Athlete Development programs and initiatives