Kids Coaching

BRTC Musketeers Tennis Hot Shots

The Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre (BRTC) Musketeers Tennis Hot Shots project has been developed as a comprehensive, engaging pathway for junior tennis development. Drawing inspiration from the Three Musketeers, this program creates clear progression stages that children and parents can easily identify with, while providing a structured approach to tennis skill development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boys Pathway - The Musketeers

1. Blue Stage (3-5 years) - D’Artagnan’s Beginners
    - Named after the youngest and most enthusiastic musketeer
    - Focus on basic motor skills and introduction to tennis
2. Red Balls (5-8 years) - Porthos’ Power Players
    - Named after the strong and energetic Porthos
    - Development of fundamental tennis skills with red balls
3. Orange Balls (8-10 years) - Aramis’ Tacticians
    - Named after the strategic and intelligent Aramis
    - Focus on tactical awareness and technical development
4. Green Balls (10-12 years) - Athos’ Warrior
    - Named after the experienced leader Athos
    - Advanced skills and preparation for full court play
5. Junior Squad (12+ years) - Master Musketeers Squad
    - The elite group representing “All for one and one for all”
    - Competition preparation and advanced training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Girls Pathway - The Queen’s Guard

1. Blue Stage (3-5 years) - Constance’s Court
    - Named after Constance, a caring and courageous role model from the Musketeers' world
    - Focus on basic motor skills and introduction to tennis
2. Red Balls (5-8 years) - Milady’s Challengers
    - Named after the formidable and skilled character
    - Development of fundamental tennis skills with red balls
3. Orange Balls (8-10 years) - Anne’s Aces
    - Named after Queen Anne of Austria
    - Focus on tactical awareness and technical development
4. Green Balls (10-12 years) - Sylvie’s Stars
    - Named after a strong female character from the musketeer universe
    - Advanced skills and preparation for full court play
5. Junior Squad (12+ years) - Royal Ladies Squad
    - The elite group representing female excellence in tennis
    - Competition preparation and advanced training