Talent Hubs

What are National Talent Hubs?
National Talent Hubs focus on players aged 7-12, delivering comprehensive programs that support player development at a critical stage in the Performance Player Pathway. These hubs will help build a strong national pipeline of emerging talent, supporting Tennis Australia’s long-term vision of producing future Grand Slam champions.

Tennis Australia partners with private coaching businesses — we don’t operate the hubs directly, but instead provide ongoing support and investment to help grow program capacity and quality.

What’s included for successful hubs?

✔ A two-year contract as an official National Talent Hub
✔ A grant to grow your player development programs
✔ Access to the Player Performance Bonus Scheme – rewarding coaching excellence and the competitive success of your players

✔ Ongoing professional development support from Tennis Australia, including:

Access to Know the Level international tours
Exclusive coach workshops and networking opportunities designed specifically for National Talent Hubs.

National Talent Hubs possess:

Proven track record in developing 7-12 year-old players
Alignment with TA’s Player Development philosophy
A commitment to providing a complete, high-quality player pathway
A strong relationship with Tennis Australia
Run a comprehensive player development program that ensures each player is meeting the daily, weekly, and yearly training and competition needs as outlined in the Player Development Matrix

Applications to be a National Talent Hub will next open in 2026

For full details, go to the selection criteria https://www.tennis.com.au/?p=200538 or the FAQ https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/National-Talent-Hubs_FAQ-002.pdf

Listed below are the venues currently running as Pilot National Talent Hubs: