March 25: National Coach Des Tyson during a Talent Development session at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Melbourne on Monday, March 25, 2024. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ SCOTT BARBOUR

Talent Hubs

Applications Now Open – Tennis Australia National Talent Hubs

Tennis Australia is now accepting applications to become a National Talent Hub — an initiative designed to collaborate with Australia’s top private-sector performance businesses and coaches to develop the next generation of Top 100 WTA and ATP players.

What are National Talent Hubs?
National Talent Hubs focus on players aged 7-12, delivering comprehensive programs that support player development at a critical stage in the Performance Player Pathway. These hubs will help build a strong national pipeline of emerging talent, supporting Tennis Australia’s long-term vision of producing future Grand Slam champions.

Tennis Australia partners with private coaching businesses — we don’t operate the hubs directly, but instead provide ongoing support and investment to help grow program capacity and quality.

What’s included for successful hubs?

✔ A two-year contract as an official National Talent Hub
✔ A grant to grow your player development programs
✔ Access to the Player Performance Bonus Scheme – rewarding coaching excellence and the competitive success of your players

✔ Ongoing professional development support from Tennis Australia, including:

Access to Know the Level international tours
Exclusive coach workshops and networking opportunities designed specifically for National Talent Hubs.

What we’re looking for:

Proven track record in developing 7-12 year-old players
Alignment with TA’s Player Development philosophy
A commitment to providing a complete, high-quality player pathway
A strong relationship with Tennis Australia
Must be running a comprehensive player development program that ensures each player is meeting the daily, weekly, and yearly training and competition needs as outlined in the Player Development Matrix

Join us in shaping the future of Australian tennis by creating performance environments where young players can thrive without needing to move to find better opportunities.

Ready to make an impact?

For full details, go to the selection criteria or the FAQ

Click Apply Now to become a National Talent Hub and help shape the next generation of champions.

For any additional information contact Belinda Colaneri – bcolaneri@tennis.com.au

Applications close on Monday 19 May, 2025