Development

What is Athlete Development?

We assist in the development of Australia’s professional tennis players.

How can I become a champion?

Tennis Australia has developed the Training and Competition Pathway (see below) to set players on the path to becoming a professional. The pathway maps players’ evolvement from the time they first pick up a racquet to when they join the ATP/WTA Tour.

> View the Training and Competition pathway

 

What can I find here?

AIS Pro Tour Program

Learn more about our elite AIS Pro Tour Program based at the Australian Institute of Sport.

National Academies

Find out about the state-based National Academies in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.

National Camps

The Junior National Training Camps are for athletes aged 14 and under. The purpose of these camps is to bring young players together in an elite training environment and expose them to the National Academy training philosophy.

International Tours

International Tours are open to junior players who are under the age of 18. The aim of these trips is to assist the development of our junior players by giving them the opportunity to compete against the world’s best athletes.

US Colleges

Interested in playing tennis at a US College? Find out how we can help you get there.

Sport Science

Find out how Tennis Australia is using Sport Science to develop the next wave of champions.

Parents

Information and advice for parents of players.

Talent Search

Talent Search is the national identification program that evaluates the skills and abilities of athletes aged between six and eleven years of age.

Super 10s

We’re looking for the best 10/u athletes to take part in a competition that will begin in Victoria. Find out more

Athlete Development Matrix

The matrix outlines what players should aim for at each stage of their development.