FUTURES Tennis Academy
Contact Details - Office: 9528 6375 / Email: futurestennis@futurestennis.com.au
Welcome to one of Australia's most dynamic tennis coaching companies. Futures has always tried to be "more than the average" tennis academy. We have quality tennis coaching programs which comprehensively suit all ages & standards throughout inner Melbourne. For more information refer to coaching programs.
COACHING PROGRAMS
Futures Tennis Academy [FTA] was born from the idea of a systematic, sequential and progressive total program which enhances all player opportunity's to reach their potential.
Through-out each stage in the program players can see the pathway [see Futures Coaching Pathways] they need to take for their future development and improvement. Futures programs are designed by Wes Horskins, the Director of FTA, who was a former touring professional who played in Glam Slam tournaments such as the Australian Open and is a Tennis Australia Advanced Coach and Board Member of the TCAV.
Wes also has a teaching background having a Diploma of Education. Futures Coaching staff has over 100 years of teaching experience between them coaching the very young pupils all the way through to Veteran Tennis players. Futures has coached elite players who have gone on to win Australian Aged Championships and play the ATP and WTA circuits and thousands of others who have just enjoyed playing the "greatest sport on Earth".
SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Futures Tennis Academy is running multiple coaching clinics through The Summer Holidays, commencing 8 December 2008 through to 30 January 2009. Book early as all clinic fill fast!
These clinics will be held at various venues and cater for all levels of play, including a LADIES CLINIC, FUTURES SUMMER AGED CHAMPIONSHIPS, PARENT/CHILD "AUSTRALIA DAY" TOURNAMENT and MANY JUNIOR CLINICS FOR ADVANCED AND BEGINNER PLAYERS... read below for more information.
TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM FOR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS CLICK HERE. PRINT OFF THE REGISTRATION FORM, FILL OUT THE DETAILS AND SEND IT BACK TO US OR FAX OR CALL US DIRECT TO BOOK IN ON 9528 6375.
FUTURES SUMMER HOLIDAY CALANDER 2008-2009:
8-11TH Dec '08 JUNIOR CLINIC (KOROWA G.S.) 1/2 DAYS ONLY 9.30-12.30 PM Open to all STANDARD AND AGE pupils - males and females - at Korowa Girls School Ranfurlie Cres Glen Iris.
15-18TH Dec '08 LADIES CLINIC (EMTC) 1/2 DAY 10.00 - 12.00 PM This will be a fun and information packed Ladies Event, covering: Groundstrokes, Net Play, Serve and Return and Matchplay. All standards welcome!
22-24TH Dec '08 THREE DAY XMAS JUNIOR FUN CLINIC (EMTC) 1/2 DAYS ONLY 9.30-12.30 FUN FUN FUN! Lots of games, prizes and giveaways!!
22-24TH Dec '08 ADVANCED JUNIOR CLINIC (APTC) 1/2 DAY ONLY 9.30-12 PM Fitness, Drills and Matchplay with Video Analysis and Ball Machine workouts. Suitablel for all players above the age of 12 who really are serious about their tennis.
12-15TH Jan '09 KOOYONG CLASSIC JUNIOR CLINIC (EMTC) 9.30-3.30PM Half and Full days available. Fee includes supervised attendance at THE KOOYONG CLASSIC last day of the clinic to watch some of th best players in the world play - a don't miss event! Roger Federer and others are already listed as playing this lead in tournament to the Aussie Open.
19-22ND Jan '09 AUSSIE OPEN JUNIOR CLINIC (EMTC) 9.30-3.30 PM Half and Full days available. The busiest holiday clinic of them all. BOOK EARLY!
26TH Jan '09 AUSTRALIA DAY PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENT (EMTC) 10.00-3.00 PM A great family day of tennis, BBQ [Byo], open bar, swim in the pool, watch the Aussie Open on TV. What more could one ask for on Australia Day! Kids must be able to play and serve from the baseline to be eligible - otherwise everyone is welcome!
27-29TH Jan '09 FUTURES TENNIS SUMMER AGED CHAMPIONSHIPS (EMTC) 9.30-2.00 PM Round Robin Leveller Tournament - with coach supervision giving strategical advice. This is suitable for all standard players and highly recommended to players wanting match play practice over the summer break. Tuesday 10 and under, Wednesday 12 and under, Thursday 15 and under. Singles and Doubles included on same day. Trophys for winners and r/ups all events.
27-30TH Jan '09 AUSSIE OPEN JUNIOR CLINIC (ST JOHNS T C) 1/2 DAYS 9.30-12.30 PM A local clinic great for first timers!
To register for any of the above Holiday Programs please download the Registration Form from HOLIDAY PROGRAMS - JUNIOR PROGRAMS or call the office at 9528-6375
NEW 2009 - FULL TIME SQUAD
Futures has commenced a new full time squad for all ages. This program would suit all players who are trying to take tennis as far as they possibly can. If you are serious this is the program for you!
The package includes three one hour squads per week, one 45min weekly private class and one free weekly 1 1/2 hr fitness and match play session. There is also an expectation that all players must play week-end competetion for East Malvern Tennis Club. Players will aslo be expected to particpate in at least one tournament [The TCAV Chapionships in the September Holidays] which will be supervised by a coach who will also evaluate player performances.
For more information please call our office on 9528 6375.
HOT SHOTS - Aussie Open Demonstration [A NEW program for 6-11 yr olds]
Futures Tennis Academy's Hot Shots demonstration at this years Australian Open was an extremely exciting event for all pupils involved, particularly, when we crossed to a live broadcast on channel 7's "Sunrise" morning show. [See photo's below]
Hot Shots is a modified comp held on Saturday morning at Ardrie Park Tennis Club using low compression balls, mini courts and lower net and is designed for kids between 6-11 years. The slower balls allow for longer rally's and makes it easier for kids to commence playing competition right from their first lesson. For more information give us a call!
NEW HOT SHOT SANCTIONED TENNIS AUSTRALIA TOURNAMENTS
Futures will be conducting three Hot Shot Tennis Tournaments for all players between the ages of 5 upwards on the first Friday of the school holidays at East Malvern Tennis Club in 2009 starting. Hot Shots is a modified tennis game using low compression balls and smaller court and net. This tournament is OPEN TO THE GENEAL PUBLIC and all player need to be able to do is start a rally with a drop and hit [no real serving neccessary!].
This is a MUST for all first timers to tournament play.
For all coaching and competition enquiries please call our office on 9528 6375.
PRO SHOP - HUGE XMAS SALE
Click on Pro Shop to see our sale on many adult racquets now at up to 50% off. To see all the specs and a close up of the racquet of your choice click Fischer and then select - "Products", "Rackets", "Tennis", then select from the range of racquets available between Tournament and Kids. To purchase a racquet please call our office.
High performance racquet - Pro Kennex "Kinetic Pro" Was $399- Now $199
JUNIOR COMPETITION
BOOK IN EARLY FOR SUMMER COMP - IT IS SURE TO BE BOOKED OUT IN FIRST TERM AGAIN! For the latest results of our Friday Night Internal Comp held at East Malvern Tennis Club please click on Junior Competitions in the sub -menu.
