Helping Kids Build Skills, Confidence and a Love of Tennis
From their very first swing through to squads, matchplay and competition, our junior tennis pathway helps kids learn, improve and enjoy the game at the right level.
Find the Right Starting Point
Not sure which class is the best fit? We place players based on age, confidence, skill level and readiness, not just the number on their birthday cake.
- Matchpoint Minis, Blue, Red, Orange, Green and Yellow pathway
- Beginner to competitive options
- Structured development with clear progression
- Coach guidance if your child is between levels
Find Class Times by Venue
If you already know your child’s colour ball stage and preferred venue, head straight to our Junior Coaching Venues page to view available class times and booking options.
A Clear Pathway for Every Junior Player
At Matchpoint, we don’t just run tennis lessons. We guide players through a structured pathway that builds skills, confidence and game awareness at every stage.
Find My Child’s LevelStart with Confidence
First-time players learn the basics in fun, active and age-appropriate sessions.
Build Real Skills
Players develop rallying, serving, movement, scoring and game awareness as they progress.
Move Into Matchplay
As players grow, they can progress into squads, fixtures, tournaments and competitive opportunities.
Programs for Every Stage of Development
Whether your child is brand new, building their game or ready for matchplay, we have a program pathway to help them keep improving.
Learn the Game
Blue, Red & Orange Ball
Fun, active and confidence-building sessions for younger players and children starting their tennis journey.
- First-time players welcome
- Build coordination and confidence
- Learn to rally and control the ball
- Fun, engaging sessions
Build the Game
Green & Yellow Ball
Stronger skills, smarter tennis and more confidence for players developing into full-court tennis.
- Develop technique and consistency
- Learn scoring and point play
- Improve serve and return
- Build game awareness
Play the Game
Squads & Matchplay
For players ready to train, compete and grow through squads, fixtures and competitive matchplay.
- Matchplay and fixtures
- Tactical development
- Competitive confidence
- Pathway into tournaments
More Ways to Play, Learn & Improve
Junior tennis doesn’t stop at weekly lessons. Players can keep improving through holiday clinics, private coaching and organised matchplay opportunities.
Junior Holiday Clinics
Keep kids active during the school holidays with fun tennis clinics designed for learning, movement and plenty of court time.
- School holiday tennis sessions
- Fun, active and social
- Great for beginners and regular players
Private Lessons
One-on-one and semi-private lessons are ideal for players wanting extra support, faster development or personalised coaching.
- Individual coaching support
- Great for confidence and technique
- Options for juniors and adults
Match Play & Fixtures
Matchplay helps players learn how to score, compete, problem-solve and build confidence in real tennis situations.
- Junior matchplay pathways
- Fixtures and competition options
- Builds confidence beyond lessons
Confused about match play, fixtures, tournaments or UTR?
We’ve created a parent-friendly Junior Tennis Match Play Pathway guide to explain how players progress from lessons into internal match play, Tennis Brisbane fixtures, Tennis Australia tournaments and UTR-rated competition.
A Clear, Age-Appropriate Pathway for Every Young Player
Our junior pathway helps players progress from fundamental movement and first tennis experiences through to full-court matchplay and competition.
Fundamental Movement
Movement, balance, coordination and first racquet skills.
First Tennis Experience
Tracking, throwing, catching and simple racquet control.
Learning the Game
Forehands, backhands, serves, short rallies and simple scoring.
Building Rally Skills
Rally control, direction, movement, serving and point play.
Full-Court Development
Serve, return, depth, spin, court positioning and matchplay.
Matchplay Ready
Full-court tennis, tactical patterns, squads, fixtures and competition.
Why Families Choose Matchpoint
For 20 years, Matchpoint has helped young players grow not just as athletes, but as confident, resilient kids.
Structured Pathway
From first swing to squads, matchplay and competition.
Award-Winning Programs
Trusted school and junior development programs.
Experienced Coaches
Friendly, qualified coaches who know how kids learn.
Confidence First
Helping kids build skills, resilience and self-belief.
North Brisbane
Programs across Matchpoint venues and school hubs.
School Tennis Programs & Partnerships
Matchpoint partners with schools across North Brisbane to deliver professional tennis programs, Sporting Schools funded sessions, Hot Shots, school events and clear player pathways.
Whether your school is looking to introduce tennis, strengthen student participation or create a more structured development pathway, our team can help design a program that suits your school community.
View School PartnershipsBefore school, after school, PE and curriculum tennis sessions.
Sporting Schools funded tennis programs where funding is available.
Talent ID squads, school tennis events, matchplay and competition links.
Free Player’s Pack for New Hot Shots Players
Children joining our Hot Shots programs receive a free player’s pack to help them feel part of the Matchpoint community from day one.
Ask About Junior ClassesStart Strong
A fun welcome into the program for new junior players.
Feel Part of the Club
Small touches that help kids feel excited, included and ready to play.
Keep Building
Players are encouraged to keep progressing through lessons, matchplay and competitions.
Not Sure Where to Start?
We’ll help you find the right class for your child based on their age, experience, confidence and current tennis level.