{"id":27982,"date":"2026-07-10T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T04:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/?page_id=27982"},"modified":"2026-07-13T09:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:03:52","slug":"advantage-girls-development-camp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/players\/women-and-girls\/advantage-girls-development-camp","title":{"rendered":"Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp is a new Tennis NSW initiative designed to inspire, develop and empower young female tennis players through a unique residential development experience.<\/p>\n<p>The program has been intentionally designed to go beyond traditional tennis coaching, combining high-quality on-court development with leadership, education, wellbeing and personal growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn from experienced female coaches, guest presenters and one of Australia&#8217;s most respected former professional tennis players, while building friendships with girls from across regional New South Wales.<\/p>\n<p>The camp reflects Tennis NSW&#8217;s commitment to increasing female participation, supporting female player pathways and creating positive experiences that encourage girls to remain involved in tennis.<\/p>\n<h4>PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspire the next generation of female tennis players.<\/li>\n<li>Improve tactical tennis skills.<\/li>\n<li>Build confidence both on and off the court.<\/li>\n<li>Develop leadership and communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Educate participants on nutrition, wellbeing and healthy performance habits.<\/li>\n<li>Create meaningful connections between girls from across the North East and North West regions.<\/li>\n<li>Provide participants with positive female role models working within tennis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>TARGET AUDIENCE<\/h4>\n<p>The Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp is open exclusively to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Girls aged <strong>12-16 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Participants residing within the <strong>North East and North West tennis regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Girls who are enthusiastic about developing their tennis while building confidence and leadership skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To maintain a personalised learning environment and high coach-to-player ratio, participation is limited to <strong>16 girls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Registrations will be accepted on a <strong>first come, first served basis<\/strong> until all places have been filled.<\/p>\n<h4>2026 EVENT DETAILS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Program: <\/strong>Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong>Friday 28 August &#8211; Sunday 30 August 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Mullumbimby Tennis Centre<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $349 per participant (includes meals)<\/p>\n<p><em>***Travel subsidy is available, please see registration form below for more details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>Blue Barn, Myocum<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program format: <\/strong>Residential (3 days \/ 2 nights)<\/p>\n<h4>HOW TO APPLY<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/app14pVPpjf76FAXD\/pagsGJURk4zvsKZHO\/form\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to register for the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registrations close Sunday, 9th August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>***Please note once registrations reach capacity, a waiting list will be established.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Across the three days, participants will experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-quality tennis coaching delivered by experienced Tennis NSW coaches.<\/li>\n<li>Technical and tactical development sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Match play and game-based learning.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and confidence-building activities.<\/li>\n<li>Guest presentations from industry professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition education.<\/li>\n<li>Team-building experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Reflection and goal setting.<\/li>\n<li>Shared meals and accommodation with fellow participants in a supportive residential environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every aspect of the program has been designed to ensure participants leave feeling more confident, more connected and more motivated in their tennis journey.<\/p>\n<h4>MEET THE TEAM<\/h4>\n<p>The program will be delivered by an experienced team of female coaches and guest presenters who are committed to supporting the development of young female athletes.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Keynote speaker &amp; facilitator:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>CASEY DELLACQUA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Former Australian Professional Tennis Player | Tennis Ambassador &amp; Women &amp; Girls Lead (NSW) | MC, Commentator and Presenter<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Casey Dellacqua is one of Australia\u2019s most accomplished former professional tennis players, having reached a career-high ranking of World No. 26 in singles and World No. 3 in doubles. A former Olympian and Fed Cup representative, she reached the finals of all four Grand Slam women\u2019s doubles events and won the 2011 French Open mixed doubles title. Since retiring from professional tennis, Casey has remained a prominent figure in the sport as a commentator, presenter and MC, while also championing greater participation and opportunities for women and girls in tennis.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Coaching &amp; Leadership team:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><strong>HELEN MAGILL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Performance Coach | Mentor | Female Leader in Tennis<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With more than 40 years of coaching experience, Helen Magill is one of regional NSW\u2019s most respected tennis coaches and mentors. A recipient of the Tennis Australia President\u2019s Women in Tennis Scholarship, she has dedicated her career to developing players, mentoring coaches and creating opportunities for women and girls in the sport. A Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Award recipient, Helen was recognised with the Coaching Excellence &#8211; Club Award in both 2012 and 2016 for her outstanding contribution to coaching, player development and creating positive opportunities within her community. Through her leadership, passion and commitment to the sport, Helen continues to inspire the next generation to build confidence, develop their skills and pursue the many opportunities tennis can offer both on and off the court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>ELISE PERKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Club Professional | Tennis Coach | Female Role Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elise Perks is a dedicated club professional and tennis coach committed to creating positive experiences and opportunities for young players. A recipient of the Tennis Australia President\u2019s Women in Tennis Scholarship, she is passionate about championing greater participation for women and girls in tennis. Through the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp, Elise hopes to inspire the next generation to explore the many opportunities tennis can offer as players, coaches, leaders and contributors to their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>OLIVIA RICH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Club Professional | Former Professional Player | Female Role Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Rich is a former elite Australian tennis player who has successfully transitioned into a career as a club professional and coach. A top-ranked Australian junior who represented Australia and competed internationally before progressing to the professional circuit, Olivia now uses her experience to help players build confidence, develop their skills and foster a lifelong connection with tennis. Through her work in the club environment and involvement with the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp, she hopes to inspire girls to explore the many opportunities tennis can provide both on and off the court.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>CHARLOTTE BRIGEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Sports Executive | Community Leader<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Charlotte Brigel is a former tennis player and highly respected sports and media executive with more than 30 years of experience across sport, entertainment and major events. Having held senior leadership roles with IMG and Endeavor across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, she has worked with some of the world\u2019s leading sporting organisations, events and media partners. Recognised as one of Australia\u2019s 50 Most Influential Women in Sport, Charlotte is passionate about mentoring women, developing future leaders and creating opportunities for the next generation. Through her involvement with the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp, she shares valuable insights from elite sport, leadership and community engagement, helping girls understand the opportunities tennis can create beyond the court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><strong>Guest presenters:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><strong>MICHALA MALY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Founder, Blackbelt Mentality\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Michala Maly is the founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbeltmentality.com.au\/\">BLACKBELT MENTALITY<\/a>, an Australian mental performance coaching business focused on helping athletes develop the mindset, confidence and resilience required to perform at their best. Drawing from her own journey as a former high-performance athlete from Switzerland and her experience as an elite mental performance coach, Michala has supported emerging and elite athletes across all stages of the performance pathway, from developing juniors through to athletes competing on the national and international stage.<\/p>\n<p>Through her work, Michala helps athletes build mental skills, self-awareness and strategies to navigate challenges, perform under pressure and thrive both on and off the court. As part of the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp, Michala will share practical tools to support girls in developing confidence, resilience and wellbeing, helping them build skills that extend far beyond tennis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>ADELLE PURBRICK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Principal Dietitian, Body Balance Nutrition\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Adelle Purbrick is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutritionist and Sports Dietitian passionate about helping young athletes understand the vital role nutrition plays in supporting health, wellbeing and performance. Through practical, evidence-based education, she helps young people develop positive relationships with food and build healthy habits that support both sport and everyday life. As part of the Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp, Adelle will deliver an interactive and engaging nutrition session, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to fuel their bodies, enhance their wellbeing and develop lifelong healthy habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Advantage &#8211; Girls Development Camp is a new Tennis NSW initiative designed to inspire, develop and empower young female tennis players through a unique residential development experience. The program has been intentionally designed to go beyond traditional tennis coaching, combining high-quality on-court development with leadership, education, wellbeing and personal growth opportunities. 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