Start your tennis journey
Skills. Strategy. Culture.
Tennis is more than a sport — it’s a lifelong journey.
Tennis is one of the best sports for life. It’s good for your body, your mind, and your brain. It’s played by boys and girls in equal numbers, and it’s never too early or too late to begin. At Scarborough Tennis, we help players at all levels. Whether you're playing once a week for fun or aiming to reach your personal best, we’ve got a pathway for you.
Benefits for KIDS playing tennis
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Tennis improves:
Agility, coordination, and balance
Cardiovascular endurance
Hand-eye coordination
Unlike many sports, it’s a full-body activity from a young age.
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Kids must concentrate on technique, rules, and point play
Builds patience, resilience, and strategic thinking
Teaches how to win humbly and lose with perspective
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Tennis teaches kids to manage their own decisions on court
There's no coach on the field during points — it's up to them
This builds self-reliance and emotional maturity early on
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Whether in lessons, rallies, or team competitions, kids interact constantly
Learn respect for opponents, coaches, and officials
Friendships built on shared effort and fun
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Tennis is a lifelong sport — played from ages 4 to 94
Kids can grow into competition, coaching, or just recreation
It’s a healthy habit that sticks well beyond childhood
Benefits for ADULTS playing tennis
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Combines cardio, strength, agility, and reflex training
Burns more calories than jogging or cycling — but feels like play
Lowers blood pressure, improves heart health, and boosts energy
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Forces focus on the moment (you can’t multitask mid-rally)
Relieves stress through movement and competition
Boosts brain sharpness through tactical problem-solving
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Meet new people through clubs, competitions, and social hits
Great way to stay active with a partner or friend
Builds belonging, accountability, and routine
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Can be played recreationally or competitively into your 70s+
Adaptable to your fitness level — from high-intensity to doubles-only
Encourages longevity and healthy aging
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Tennis humbles and teaches — every match has feedback
Helps build discipline, confidence, and resilience
Gives you measurable progress (e.g. serve %, footwork, match wins)
Your tennis journey starts here.
Programs start from age 4 with Hot Shots and grow with you
into Junior Club Squads, Adult Classes, and customised private coaching for those who want to go further.
We believe in more than just drills and technique.
We believe in helping players grow — in confidence, character, and love for the game.
About Rick & the Team
Scarborough Tennis Sports Academy is led by Rick Willsmore, a full-time coach since 2001 and founder of the academy in 2007. Originally from South Australia, Rick chose the beautiful northern beaches of Perth as the place to bring his vision to life. With experience in the U.S. college system and State League level competition across multiple Australian states, he set out to build more than just a coaching business. He wanted to create a place where players could grow as people as well as players, and where coaches could build careers with meaning.
Our coaching team comes from all over the world, but we’re united by shared values. We believe in showing up with clarity, consistency and care. Many of our coaches came through the academy themselves and now step forward to guide the next generation. Some of our coaches specialise in Hot Shots coaching, helping younger players enjoy the game through fun and structure. Others focus on junior club squads, tournament preparation and competitive development. Together we’ve created a coaching culture that supports long-term progress and personal growth.
We teach mindset skills. We build strategy. We develop game styles that suit the individual. We focus on confidence, character and a love for the process, whether you're just starting out or working toward your personal best.
Tennis is more than a sport. It’s a lifelong journey.
