Tennis Lessons
A clear pathway for every playerJourney Tennis offers tennis lessons and tennis classes for all ages and abilities across Melbourne's north — at Mill Park Tennis Club, South Morang / Mill Park Lakes, and Epping. Whether you are starting your child in Hot Shots, joining group tennis lessons as a junior or adult, or looking for private coaching to accelerate your progress, every program at Journey Tennis is built around a clear development pathway and a long-term focus on player growth.
Formerly Vassallo Tennis, our programs continue with the same experienced coaches and the same commitment to honest, structured coaching that parents and players have trusted for nearly 30 years.
Explore our tennis lessons
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Hot shots program
Building confidence through fun and movementSuitable for:
(Blue Stage)
(Red Stage)
(Orange Stage)
(Green Stage)
The Hot Shots Program is the foundation of our player development journey and the ideal starting point for young players.
Using modified equipment, smaller courts, and age-appropriate activities, Hot Shots introduces tennis in a fun, engaging, and confidence-building way.
- Fun & active engagement
- Modified equipment & court spaces
- Game-based learning and activities
Players progress through Blue, Red, Orange, and Green stages, moving up based on ability and readiness, not just age. This program links directly into our Player Development Journey, supporting smooth progression into group lessons and squads.
Group Tennis Lessons
Learn, improve, and play togetherSuitable for:
(6–10 yrs)
(10–14 yrs)
Our Group Tennis Lessons are suitable for juniors and adults, from beginners to intermediate players. These sessions balance structured coaching with social interaction and match play.
Group lessons are ideal for players who want to improve technique and consistency while enjoying the motivation of training with others.
- Stroke development and rally skills
- Movement and footwork
- Game understanding and scoring
- Introduction to match play and tactics
Players are grouped by age and ability to ensure appropriate challenge and steady progression.
Private & Semi-Private Tennis Lessons
Personalised coaching for faster progressChoose your pathway:
- Development Player
- Performance Player
Private and semi-private lessons provide individualised coaching tailored to each player’s goals, ability, and development stage.
These lessons are ideal for players wanting focused attention, targeted improvement, or additional support alongside group or squad training.
For beginner to intermediate players, lessons focus on building strong fundamentals and confidence.
Key development areas:
- Groundstrokes
- Rally skills
- Net play
- Serve and return
- Game basics
- Physical development (balance, coordination, movement)
For advanced juniors and competitive players, coaching shifts toward match performance and tactical development.
Key performance areas:
- Fundamental tactics
- Linking tactics and point construction
- Technical refinement
- Serve and return strategy
- Game development and match scenarios
- Video analysis (where appropriate)
Lessons are available in 30, 60, and 90-minute formats, depending on the player’s needs and goals.
Squad sessions
Training for committed playersSquad suitability:
- Transitioning from Group Lessons
- Junior Competition Player
- School / Representative Player
Squad Sessions are designed for players ready to train with greater intensity and purpose. These sessions support players transitioning into competition or aiming to improve performance outcomes.
- Advanced technical development
- Tactical awareness and decision-making
- Match-play scenarios
- Speed, agility, and on-court movement
- Mental resilience and confidence under pressure
Squad placement is based on ability, attitude, and commitment, ensuring a positive and focused training environment.
Squad sessions form a key part of the Journey Tennis development pathway.
Adult tennis lessons
Get back on court with confidenceAdult tennis lessons at Journey Tennis are available as group sessions or private and semi-private coaching, tailored to your current level and goals. Sessions cover stroke technique, footwork, rally consistency, and match play — at a pace that suits you.
Group adult sessions run in a welcoming, social format with players of a similar level. Private lessons offer focused one-on-one coaching for adults who want faster, more targeted improvement. Both formats are available at our Mill Park and South Morang venues.
Whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time, returning to tennis after years away, or a regular social player looking to sharpen your game — adult coaching at Journey Tennis starts with a free trial lesson.
- Stroke technique and consistency — forehand, backhand, serve and return built correctly from the ground up
- Footwork and movement — learning to read the ball and position efficiently on court
- Rally skills and point play — developing the ability to sustain rallies and play out points with confidence
- Game understanding — scoring, court positioning, and basic tactics introduced at a pace that suits you
- Fitness and enjoyment — sessions are active, social, and genuinely fun
Why parents & players choose Journey Tennis
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Qualified, experienced coaches
delivering structured, professional coaching
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Individualised development
tailored to each player’s needs and goals
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Clear progression pathways
into squads and competition
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Confidence, discipline, and enjoyment
at every stage
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Honest guidance and feedback
for parents and players
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Long-term development focus
not short-term fixes
Our coaching locations
Train at trusted local clubsJourney Tennis delivers tennis lessons and coaching programs at four locations across Melbourne's northern suburbs — Mill Park, South Morang, Bundoora, and Epping. Each venue offers a welcoming environment for players and families, with consistent coaching standards and the same structured development pathway across all locations.
Available Locations
Tennis Lessons in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs
Journey Tennis delivers tennis lessons across Melbourne's northern suburbs — at Mill Park Tennis Club in Mill Park, South Morang / Mill Park Lakes, Marymede Catholic College, and St Monica's College Epping. Programs are led by Paul Vassallo, formerly Director of Talent at Tennis Australia, where he designed the National Development Program and oversaw all junior development pathways for players under 18 years of age at Tennis Australia. Tennis lessons at Journey Tennis are available for children from age 3, juniors through to competition level, and adults at any stage — beginner through to returning players.
Start your tennis journey today
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