Program Overview
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Junior Development
Blue Stage
Focuses on fun-teaching students how to understand and use their body. The basis of our activities is through Functional Perceptual Motor Skills (FPMS), combining them with modified equipment to create a fun and engaging learning experience.
Tennis Ball
Blue ball (25 per cent compression)
LTAD Phase
Active Start (Phase 1)
Suitable Ages
2-4 years old
Concentrates On
• Fundamental and Perceptual Motor Skills (FPMS)
• Spacial awareness
• Ball tracking skills
• Hand/eye coordination
• Introduction to correct body movement and positioning
• Introduction to racquet mastery
Red Stage
Elementary program that focuses on the basics of the game. Through partner based activities that utilise FPMS, students get to learn how tennis is played in a safe and social environment.
Tennis Ball
Red ball (25 per cent compression)
LTAD Phase
Foundations (Phase 2)
Suitable Ages
5-8 years old
Concentrates On
• Spacial awareness
• Ball tracking skills
• Hand/eye coordination
Orange Stage
Primary stage that considers athletic development and learning the skills of tennis. Understanding and practicing specific strokes will be introduced to assist physical and mental development. Social and behavioral skills are taught to allow the students to know what it’s like to be an athlete.
Tennis Ball
Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
LTAD Phase
Progression (Phase 3)
Suitable Ages
7-11 years old
Concentrates On
• Basic technique fundamentals
• Knowledge of tennis rules
• Introduction to tactical fundamentals
Green Stage
Primary stage that considers athletic development and learning the skills of tennis. Understanding and practicing specific strokes will be introduced to assist physical and mental development. Social and behavioral skills are taught to allow the students to know what it’s like to be an athlete.
Tennis Ball
Green ball (75 per cent compression)
LTAD Phase
Progression (Phase 3)
Progression (Phase 4)
Suitable Ages
7-12 years old
Concentrates On
• Basic technique fundamentals
• Knowledge of tennis rules
• Introduction to tactical fundamentals
Junior Development Squad
The Junior Development Squad bridges the transition from group-based training to a more structured squad environment, emphasising the integration of technical, tactical, physical, and mental elements. Players refine tennis-specific movements like the crossover and mogul steps to enhance court coverage and responsiveness. With a stronger focus on competitive match play, athletes develop strategic adaptability, mental resilience, and consistency, preparing them for tournament-based events and higher-level competition.
Tennis Ball
Yellow ball (100 per cent compression)
LTAD Phase
Progression (Phase 3)
Progression (Phase 4)
Suitable Ages
8-13 years old
Concentrates On
• Intermediate to advanced technique
• Continuing Match tactical fundamentals
• Practice Routines
• Physical Training Tips
Advanced Programs
Accelerated Green Ball Squads
Our Accelerated Green Ball sessions are designed for players who are excelling through the green ball phase and are on a faster trajectory toward yellow ball tennis. With a maximum of four players per court (expandable to eight in select cases), these 1-hour sessions focus on refining technical and tactical skills while introducing higher levels of point play and match intensity. This group is ideal for athletes nearing Super 10s level or looking to transition into the yellow ball environment in the near future.
Junior Development Squads
Junior Development Squads are tailored for players who have entered yellow ball competition and are looking to build foundational strength in a high-quality training environment. With most players sitting between a 1.0 and 2.5 UTR, these squads act as a vital stepping stone into our higher-level Competition Squads at Maribyrnong College. Sessions are underpinned by a year-round curriculum that blends physical, technical, and tactical development to foster long-term progression.
Competition Squads
Our 90-minute Competition Squads are designed for players with a UTR between 2.5 and 4.5 who are regularly competing and seeking to elevate their tournament performance. With a maximum of eight players per squad, these sessions focus on tactical development, match-play scenarios, and building consistency under pressure, helping players push beyond local competition levels.
Performance Squads
These 90-minute, high-intensity sessions are capped at a maximum of eight players and tailored for athletes with a UTR of approximately 4.5–5.0 and above. Performance Squads are suited to players competing at ITF, national, and high-level events, and provide a training environment that sharpens tactical execution, mental resilience, and physical readiness for higher level competition . These sessions are led by our most experienced coaching staff and reflect the highest performance standards within our program.
Exclusive Squads
These exclusive and trial based squads represent the pinnacle of MITS Tennis’ squad programs and set a benchmark not only within our academy but across the state of Victoria. While many programs across the state may promote "high-intensity environments" and "professional-style coaching," we understand that the quality of such squads often diminishes when overly large numbers of players are grouped together, creating a diluted and less competitive atmosphere. Next Gen, Emerging, and Elite Squads, each offering unique benefits and opportunities exclusively for players who trial and are accepted, or personally invited.
High Performance Programs
Private Coaching
Private lessons focus on the individual needs of an athlete. It is a one on one session with a coach. Sessions can be based on any of the game’s 4 components, including Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological, depending on the players and coaches goals. Private lessons are the fastest way to improve and are recommended to accelerate the advanced player’s tennis development.
Full Time Athlete Program
The Full-Time Program is designed for high-performance and tour-level players committed to pursuing professional pathways in tennis. Each athlete receives a dedicated coach who oversees their training, tournament travel, performance management, and strategic development. This comprehensive program includes personalised training schedules, in-depth tactical and technical analysis, and full access to all MITS services—including private coaching, squad-based sessions, high-intensity hitting, and athletic performance training with MITS Fitness. Integrated recovery protocols ensure optimal physical conditioning and injury prevention, providing a complete support system for athletes striving to compete at the highest level.
Adult Recreation
Adult Cardio
Get Fit, Get Better ,Burn calories, increase your fitness and improve your game at the same time in a fun, music-fuelled group workout.
Players get on their feet and work out a sweat through tennis, combining upbeat tunes with HIIT cardio workouts incorporating ladders and sprints. Adult Cardio tennis is a fun way for adults to become and stay fit.