Hot Shots Tennis is Tennis Australia’s official starter program. It is designed to let children develop technically and tactically in an environment that is always fun and exciting.
Designed for children aged 4-11 years old, it uses modified courts, racquets and balls tailored to children's development.
The Hot Shots Program is based on a “learning through play” philosophy where children serve, rally and score.
The program is a first building block of our comprehensive tennis development pathway where students acquire and develop all fundamental skills required for a game of tennis.
Hot Shots Coaching
Available Classes:
Creswick:
Sunday
Buninyong:
Thursday & Friday
Holiday Clinics
If you are looking for fun activities for kids during the school holidays, the Holiday Clinics are the perfect way to try out tennis for the first time or continue to play tennis during the holiday break.
2026 Summer Holiday Clinic @ Buninyong
Holiday Clinic 1:
Day: Monday - Thursday
Date: 19 January - 22 January
Time: 9am - 12pm
Holiday Clinic 2:
Day: Monday - Tuesday
Date: 26 January - 27 January
Time: 9am - 12pm
Private Coaching
Private lessons are a chance to learn at your own pace with guidance that’s tailored just for you.
For kids, it can mean building confidence and enjoying the game in a relaxed setting or fast tracking their tennis development to become a tournament players.
For adults, it might be about fine tuning technique, getting back into tennis after some time away, or simply enjoying one on one time on court. Every session is shaped around your goals, with a focus on making the experience enjoyable and rewarding.
Talent Development
At Open Pro Tennis Academy, we provide a Talent Development Pathway focused on comprehensive player development. The pathway consist of:
Talent Identification - Hot Shots
Talent Development Squads
Talent Development Holiday Clinics
Fitness Program
Private Coaching
Match Play and Tournament Planning
Junior Coaching
There is no “right” age to pick up tennis. Junior Classes aren’t just for students graduating from our Hot Shots program. We constantly take in new students who are looking to learn tennis for the first time. Whether you have been doing another sport or just want to get more active, Junior Class is right for you.
Available Classes:
Creswick:
Sunday
Buninyong:
Thursday & Friday
Adult Coaching
Our adult tennis coaching program provides a variety of options for players in the Buninyong community. Tennis is a lifelong sport, open to people of all ages and skill levels.
Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or returning with years of experience, our qualified coaches are ready to guide and support you. Playing tennis in Buninyong is a fantastic way to stay active, connect with others, spend quality time with family, and above all—enjoy yourself.
Group coaching gives players the opportunity to train alongside others of a similar level—beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Each session combines technical drills, footwork, fitness, and match play in a friendly, social setting.