Tennis coaching made simple
Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time or sharpening your competitive edge, we cut through the noise. The same principles that build Grand Slam winners create better, faster-developing players at every level. Every group program starts with a complimentary assessment session.
No payment and no commitment until after the first session.
The right foundation at every age
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program, the proven pathway for kids to fall in love with tennis. Smaller courts, lighter racquets, softer balls, and coaching that builds correct technique from the very beginning. Because the habits formed at age five are still there at age 25.
- Ages
- 3 to 12+
- Where
- Buckley Park, Essendon
- From
- $22 per session
- First session
- Free
Red Ball
The very beginning. Fun-first games on mini courts with foam balls. Coordination, racquet feel, and love of the game are the goals.
- Court
- Mini court
- Ball
- Red foam
Orange Ball
Skills and footwork start to take shape. Proper grip, swing patterns, and court movement on a scaled-down court. Game-based learning keeps it fun.
- Court
- Half court
- Ball
- Orange
Green Ball
The bridge to full tennis. All strokes refined, tactical awareness developed, match play introduced. Introduction to serving and net play.
- Court
- 3/4 court
- Ball
- Green
Yellow Ball
Full tennis on a full court. Stroke consistency, match management, and competitive mindset.
- Court
- Full court
- Ball
- Yellow
Why the progression matters
Each stage uses equipment scaled to a child's size and strength. This isn't just about making it easier, it ensures correct technique is learned early. Hot Shots ensures the right habits, every time.
How it's priced. Sessions are charged at the rate above. You're billed for the term, which is simply the session rate multiplied by the number of classes that term, so you never pay for a week that doesn't run. Public holidays and long weekends are already taken out.
Hot Shots runs year-round at Buckley Park, and we also coach junior squads, adults and cardio tennis. Sometimes age isn't the best indicator of the right stage, so get in touch and we'll point you to the right group.
Cardio Tennis
Heart-rate driven intervals and ball-striking drills. Get fit and get better at tennis, both at once.
"Elite coaching methods shouldn't only be available to elite players."
At Sphere, we believe the foundations that separate good players from great ones are universal. The habits, mechanics, and mental frameworks we've honed coaching on the ATP and WTA tours translate directly, and powerfully, to beginners and social players who want to improve faster and enjoy the game more.
No gimmicks. No one-size-fits-all drills. Just clear, honest coaching that builds the right foundation from day one, because fixing bad habits is always harder than building good ones.
And yes, it still has to be fun.
We've coached at the highest level
Our coaches have worked with ATP and WTA professionals including Grand Slam champions and top-100 ranked players. That pedigree isn't a badge, it's the lived experience that shapes how we coach every player, from first lesson to final.
Calan McCarthy
Cihan Akay
Steven Savino
What coaching at tour level teaches you about every level
When you've diagnosed why a top-50 player's second serve breaks down under pressure, you develop a clarity of technical understanding that transforms how you coach a 12-year-old learning to slice for the first time.
The principles are the same. The application changes. That's what you get with Sphere: elite-level thinking applied to wherever you are in your tennis journey.
Where we coach
Premium court surfaces and facilities at locations that make great tennis accessible, whether you're a local, a hotel guest, or a serious competitor.
Buckley Park Tennis Club
Our primary coaching base in Essendon. Excellent courts, a welcoming community, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to play more. Programs run seven days a week across all age groups and levels.
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Private and semi-private coaching in an exclusive hotel setting. Ideal for busy professionals, hotel guests, or anyone who values privacy and flexibility.
Park Hyatt Hotel
Steps from the MCG, a refined private coaching environment for guests and members seeking tour-standard instruction. Sessions are fully tailored.
All group programs run at Buckley Park. Private coaching at both hotels is arranged directly, so send an enquiry or call us.
Book your first session
A Sphere coach will evaluate your player and confirm the right pathway. No payment, no commitment until after the first session.
Prefer to speak with a coach first?
Ten minutes with our Head Coach will tell you exactly which program and level fits, before you book anything.
0423 772 960