Kids Tennis — Hot Shots
A structured junior development program for ages 4–12. Built around how children actually learn — through play, repetition and positive reinforcement. Every child coached as an individual.
From $55/person per session
What's included
- 10-week structured program with clear skills progression each term
- Maximum 6 players per court — every child gets individual attention every session
- ITF Hot Shots methodology using age-appropriate equipment, court sizes and scoring
- Movement and footwork developed alongside racquet skills from session one
- 20-minute parent intake before your child's first session — coaching tailored to their personality from day one
- Communication with parents throughout the term so you always know what your child is working on
Hot Shots
Ages 4–12 · 10-week program · Max 6 per court
$55
per person / per session
Best for
Locations
Hot Shots is designed for children aged 4–12, from complete beginners picking up a racquet for the first time through to juniors developing their competitive game. Sessions are kept to a maximum of 6 players per court — small enough that every child gets individual attention every session.
This program is particularly well suited to parents who want more than a generic group lesson. Bastien coaches each child according to their personality, temperament and learning style — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Shy kids are brought out through games and play. Competitive kids are challenged with structure and progression. Every child is coached the way they respond best.
Player Type
Before your child's first session
Every new Hot Shots enrolment starts with a 20-minute parent conversation — before your child ever steps on court.
Bastien speaks with you directly to understand your child's temperament, personality, motivations, attention span, and any previous sport experience. This isn't a formality. It's the foundation of how your child gets coached.
A shy child who shuts down under pressure gets a completely different approach to a competitive child who needs challenge and structure to stay engaged. By understanding your child first, Bastien tailors the coaching from session one — so your child doesn't spend the first few weeks being coached the wrong way.
This conversation takes 20 minutes. The impact lasts the entire program.
The Systema principle
Every session builds on the last.
Every term builds on the one before.
Systema Tennis · Hot Shots · Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Coaching approach
How Bastien coaches children
Junior coaching requires a completely different skill set to adult coaching. Children don't learn through instruction — they learn through experience, repetition and play. Every Hot Shots session is built around this.
Games-based learning
Skills are introduced through games and movement challenges, not drills. Children develop technique naturally through repetition in a context they enjoy — which means they retain it.
ITF Hot Shots methodology
Sessions follow the official Tennis Australia and ITF Hot Shots framework, using age-appropriate equipment, court sizes and scoring systems so every child is playing at the right level for their development stage.
Positive reinforcement
Progress is celebrated. Mistakes are reframed. Children build confidence alongside technique — because a child who enjoys the process develops faster than one who feels pressure to perform.
Movement-first approach
Bastien's background in biomechanics and Strength & Conditioning means movement foundations are built from the first session. Footwork, balance and coordination are developed alongside racquet skills — habits that compound over years of development.
Hot Shots
Match-ready by week 10.
Trust & safety
Every Hot Shots session runs with the credentials and safeguards parents expect — before your child steps on court.
WWCC verified
Working with Children Check cleared before any junior session.
Tennis Australia coach
Officially accredited under Tennis Australia coaching standards.
ITF Hot Shots certified
Sessions follow the official Tennis Australia junior framework.
First Aid qualified
Qualified first aid staff on site at every session.
Max 6 per court
Guaranteed individual attention every session — never crowded.
For parents
Each term ends
with a skills summary for parents.
Systema Tennis · Hot Shots · Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Venues
Where this program runs
Hot Shots runs across all four venues — Bastien will confirm your location when you book.
South Coogee
Latham Park Tennis Club
6 courts available
Coogee
Coogee Beach Tennis
5 courts available
Moore Park
Sydney Boys High School
4 hard courts
Mascot
Mascot Tennis Courts
Synthetic grass
Ready to get your child on court?
Hot Shots runs each school term across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Spaces are limited to 6 per court.
For juniors with competitive ambitions beyond Hot Shots: Junior competitive development coaching