Junior Coaching Programs
Whether your child wants to play once a week or become a tournament standard player, we have created multiple programs to help them improve their tennis. For the more serious tournament player we also provide programs where your child can learn in a fun and healthy environment.
Our unique “J” grading system evaluates all students on their progress of stroke production and match play skill.
Joeys Tennis (5-8 years) (J16-J20)
Joeys is an after school program designed to be an introduction to tennis. It is the next step up from the Humpty Squads program. The classes aim to instil a love of tennis and exercise through tennis drills and games designed to be fun and enjoyable. Enquiries to Luke Penning on 8467 0222 or humpty.joeys@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Monday | 4:00-5:00pm | Talus St |
Monday |
3:30-4:30pm | Roseville |
| Tuesday | 3:45-4:45pm | Talus St |
| Tuesday | 4:00-5:00pm | Roseville |
| Tuesday | 5:00-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Wednesday | 3:45-4:45pm | Roseville |
| Wednesday | 4:00-5:00pm | Talus St |
| Thursday | 4:00-5:00pm | Roseville |
| Thursday | 5:00-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Friday | 4:00-5:00pm | Roseville |
| Saturday | 9:00-10:00am | Roseville |
| Saturday | 10:15-11:15am | Roseville |
Bears (7-10 years) (J14-J16)
In Bears the focus is on learning to rally and serve in preparation for full-court tennis play. Enquiries to Luke Penning on 8467 0222 or humpty.joeys@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Monday | 4:00-5:30pm | Wheatleigh St |
| Wednesday | 4:00-5:30pm | Talus St |
| Monday | 3:30-4:30pm | Roseville |
| Tuesday | 5:00-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Wednesday | 3:45-4:45pm | Roseville |
| Thursday | 5:00-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Saturday | 9:00-10:00am | Roseville |
| Saturday | 10:15-11:15am | Roseville |
Competition Squad (10-17 years) (J12-J13)
This program continues to develop each player's technique and tactics for competitive singles and doubles play. Enquiries to Mark Roger on 9901 3144 or mark@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Monday | 4:30-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Wednesday | 4:30-6:00pm | Roseville |
| Thursday | 4:15-5:45pm | Talus St & Wheatleigh St |
Invitational Squad (8-12 years)
This squad is by invitation only. It is for those players who are more serious about their tennis and serves as a stepping stone to our Tournament Squad program. Enquiries to Mark Roger on 9901 3144 or mark@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Tuesday | 4:00-6:00pm | Wheatleigh St |
Advanced Competition Squad (10-17 years) (J10-J11)
This squad focuses on advanced stroke production for all strokes, with particular emphasis on the serve. Players begin to work more on mental as well as physical skills and tactics needed for all-court play. Enquiries to Mark Roger on 9901 3144 or mark@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Wednesday | 4:00-6:00pm | Wheatleigh St |
Tournament Squad (under 18 years) (J1-J9)
This squad is for the more dedicated player who wants to develop technical, physical and psychological skills for tournaments and competitions at a higher level. Enquiries to Mark Roger on 9901 3144 or mark@lovendeuce.com.au.
| Tuesday | 5:30-7:30pm | Talus St |
| Friday | 4:00-6:00pm | Talus St & Wheatleigh St |
Babolat Hard Yards (under 18 years)
By application only. This squad is for those juniors who are serious about reaching great heights with their tennis. The squad involves doing the 'hard yards' on and off the court. To be eligible for this program you must be prepared to play 10-15 hours of tennis each week, and commit to playing 7-10 tournaments per year plus weekend competition. Enquiries to Andrew Crawley on 9901 3144 or lovendeuce@netspace.net.au.
| Tuesday | 5:00-7:30pm | Talus St |
| Thursday | 5:30-7:30pm | Talus St |
| Friday | 4:00-6:00pm | Wheatleigh St |
Private Lessons
Lessons are suitable for all standards of players, from beginner to advanced. It's a great way to improve your child's game with one-on-one tuition. Enquiries to Jeff Snelling on 9437 6138 or jeff@lovendeuce.com.au.
Northbridge Primary
We conduct a 1-hour group lesson on the Northbridge Primary School campus from 8:00-9:00am Monday through Friday. Enquires to Brad Melville on 9437 6138 or brad@lovendeuce.com.au.