Coaching courses and workshops

Dive into the diverse world of racquet and paddle sports. Padel, Pickleball and POP Tennis have been rapidly gaining popularity, thanks to their simpler rules and fun interactions. These adapted tennis formats offer an easy, affordable and social introduction to racquet sports. 

For clubs and coaches, they provide a great opportunity to expand your offerings and attract new players. We fully support integrating them into your programs. To help you easily integrate these sports into your coaching routines, we have developed courses and resources so you can offer lessons to both social and competitive players. 

There’s a way to make tennis fun and safe for players of all abilities. It starts with understanding how to adapt the game, building a positive relationship with your players and being able to communicate effectively.

To best support you, we have developed courses and resources so you have the skills and confidence to empower your players on court.

Tennis Australia is proud to support programs that celebrate identity, culture and connection through the game. Our LGBTQIA+ tennis initiatives create safe, welcoming spaces where players can be their authentic selves, while our First Nations tennis programs honour culture and community, empowering participation and leadership across generations.

Being successful on and off the court requires completely different skill sets. On court, you are expected to focus on your players’ techniques. Beyond the court, business skills are essential.

Tennis Australia professional development workshops are designed to keep coaches at the forefront of modern coaching practice. Delivered throughout the year, these interactive sessions explore key themes across player development, business management, complementary racquet sports and emerging trends in the game.

Keep an eye on the Course and Workshop Calendar for upcoming workshops. We regularly host a series of sessions led by expert presenters, including national tours and special focus topics designed to deepen your knowledge and connect you with other coaches.

Highlights include:

• National Workshop Series – practical, on- and off-court sessions led by leading Australian and international experts.
• AO Global Coaches Conference (GCC) – the world’s coaching community coming together during the Australian Open.
• Virtual Coaches Conference (VCC) – online access to world-class presentations and professional learning.

We also have online materials in our learning platform that you can complete at your own pace. You need to be a Tennis Australia coach member to access our workshops and learning materials.