Junior
Tennis Coaching
At Manly Tennis Centre, we deliver expert tennis coaching designed for children of all ages and abilities, from absolute beginners to advanced players. Our highly experienced and dedicated coaching team is committed to our team for years to come, providing your child with the consistency and expertise needed to progress quickly and build confidence on the court—an advantage that sets us apart from our competitors with frequent staff changes.
We create a fun and supportive environment where children not only improve their skills rapidly but also develop a genuine love for the game. For those ready to take their skills further, our competitions offer an exciting opportunity to put their training into action.
We’re also proud to feature the Tennis Australia Hot Shots program, a nationally recognized initiative that introduces children to tennis through progressive stages tailored to their age and skill level. At Manly Tennis Centre, your child will receive professional coaching, personalised attention, and a clear path to success—all while having fun along the way.
Red Ball Stage
Children aged 5 to 8 years old enter the Red Stage, where they start to explore the world of tennis. In this stage, they use 75% compression red balls smaller racquets and play over mini nets. These modified equipment and court dimensions allow kids to improve quickly, develop their coordination and technique while enjoying the game.
Orange Ball Stage
As children progress to the Orange Stage, designed for ages 8 to 10, they continue their tennis journey with 50% compression orange balls. In this stage, they play over a regular net but with a 3/4-length baseline, further refining their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
At this stage, players will have the opportunity to become part of a team, where they can put what they have learned into practice and compete in our internal competitions as well as the Tennis Northern Beaches competitions with modified scoring systems.
Green Ball Stage
The Green Stage is the final stage within the Hot Shots program, catering to children aged 9 to 11 years old. In this stage, they continue using low-compression green balls (25% compression compared to a standard yellow ball) and play on a full-sized court.
This allows them to fine-tune their skills in preparation for full court competitive tennis. Competition at this stage will see them playing full sets in both our internal competitions and the Tennis Northern Beaches competitions
Yellow Ball Tennis Open Age Group
Yellow Ball Tennis Classes are designed for young players who have completed the Tennis Australia Hot Shots program or have developed the necessary skills and confidence to play with a standard yellow tennis ball on a full-sized court.
Players at this level will continue to have plenty of opportunities to compete, through our internal competitions or participation in the Tennis Northern Beaches local competitions. There will also be opportunities to be selected for District and Inter-District representative teams for those players that reach a high level for their age groups.
Invitational Squads
These classes are by invitation only. They are classes for children who want to make tennis a priority. Children who are invited to this class are expected to be attending at least one other squad/private lesson per week during the term. They are also expected to be playing on one of our tennis teams competing in the weekly Tennis Northern Beaches competitions.
Class Information
Red Ball Classes 5-8 Years
- Monday – Friday – 3.30-4.15pm & 4.15-5.00pm (2 class times available)
- Saturday – 8-9:00am & 9-10:00am (2 class times available at Keirle Park Only)
- 6 Kids Maximum Per Group
Class times and Pricing
45 Minute Classes
Classes Monday – Friday-
3:30 – 4:15pm class time
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4:15- 5:00pm class time
60 Minute Classes
Classes Saturday – Keirle Park Only-
8:00am class time
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9:00am class time
Orange Ball Classes – 8-10 Years
- Monday – Friday – 3.45-5:00pm
- Saturday – 8:00-9:00am
- 6 Kids Maximum Per Group
Class times and Pricing
60 Minute Classes
Classes Saturday-
8:00am class time
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9:00am class time
Green Ball Classes 10-12 Years
- Monday – Friday – 4:00-5:00pm and 5:00- 6:00pmpm
- 6 Kids Maximum Per Group
Class times and Pricing
60 Minute Classes
Classes Monday – Friday-
4:00pm class time
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5:00pm class time
Yellow Ball – Open Age Group
Monday to Friday – 4.45 – 6.00pm There will be 6 kids maximum per group. Costs: YELLOW BALL (75 mins) $310 per 10 week term.
Invitational Classes
- Various Class Times Based on Levels Monday – Friday
- 6 Kids Maximum Per Group
Class times and Pricing
RED BALL
60 Min Classes-
Monday 3:30 – 4:30pm
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Monday 4:30 – 5:30pm
Orange Ball
Classes Mon – Wed-
Monday 4:45 – 6:00pm
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Wednesday 4:45 – 6:00pm
GREEN BALL
Classes Mon – Wed-
Monday 4:45 – 6:00pm
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Wednesday 4:45 – 6:00pm
YELLOW BALL
Classes Monday – Friday-
Tuesday 4:45 – 6:00pm
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Friday 5:00 –
6:15pm
Bookings
As we wish to maintain minimum student to coach ratios, bookings are essential for all classes so that we can organise sufficient staff to maximise each player’s experience.Trial lessons
We are pleased to offer a free trial class to new students. Bookings are essential.Make-up lessons
Make up lessons are available if your child misses a lesson due to wet weather. If it is raining, we will send a text message with as much notice as possible to let you know whether the class has to be cancelled. Make up lessons must be taken within the same term and can be done on another day that is suitable for children of the same age/standard. Credit will not be given for missed lessons, nor can payments be transferred to the next term. Lessons are not transferable between children and/or terms.Private lessons
Can’t find a day/time that suits your schedule. Get in touch to organise a private or semi private lesson. More information HEREJunior Tennis Enquiry
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