Our High-Performance Academy combines expert coaching and development, personalised mentorship, and advanced training resources to create a unique environment for top junior players to reach their full potential.

Our Academy is dedicated to creating an environment where our core values and attributes can flourish:

• Honesty – Commitment to open communication, transparency, and integrity.

• Professionalism – High standards of conduct, discipline, and responsibility.

• Respect – A culture of mutual respect fostering strong team dynamics.

• Collaboration & Teamwork – Emphasising shared goals, communication, and support among players, team mates and staff.

• Comprehensive Development – Emphasis on technical skill development, fitness, and game play.

• Holistic Development – Nurturing the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of each athlete.

• Excellence – A continual drive to be the best in all areas of tennis and life.

• Sessions for our first intake of the High-Performance Academy commence on the 18th May 2025 at Liston Tennis Club

• Limited Spots Available and are by Application Only

• Only 3 Academy Blocks will be run in 2025

• Selected participants will be invited to join the High-Performance Academy session at a cost of $200 (inc. GST) per participant

3-Hour Session Includes:

• Match Play + Doubles Analysis with Luke Saville
  – Former World No.1 Junior & Australian Open Doubles Finalist

• High-Level Coaching with Daniel Walsh & James Wong
  – Directors of W&W Tennis, with decades of experience nationally and internationally

• *Strength & Conditioning (with a focus on footwork, drills, and fitness) with Daniel Buberis
  – Director & High Performance Coach at QT Athlete Performance & Development
  – ASCA Level 3 Coach and S&C specialist to multiple ATP/WTA players

  *Daniel Buberis will only be involved in our FIRST May intake for 2025

• Film-Based Stroke Analysis

• Pathway Advice + Q&A with the full coaching team

Daniel Buberis will only available for the first intake of the Performance Academy:

Daniel Buberis is a high-performance coach with over 15 years of national and international experience in elite tennis and athlete development. He has worked with top players including Nick Kyrgios, Amanda Anisimova, Alex de Minaur, and was a Senior Physical Development Coach with Tennis Australia’s National Academy for 8 years. Daniel has also have worked extensively with Australia’s emerging and elite junior players including Edward and Hugh Winter, Alex Despoja, and Brendan Loh. Daniel has contributed across AFL, the South Australian National Football League, and Olympic Beach Volleyball.

Highly sought after and frequently engaged overseas, Daniel is rarely available in Melbourne, making any opportunity to work with him locally a rare and valuable chance for athletes looking to reach world-class standards.

Luke Saville brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our High-Performance Academy.

A former world No. 1 Australian Open boy’s singles and Wimbledon boys’ singles champion, Luke reached a singles ranking of No. 152. He also transitioned successfully into professional doubles, reaching a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 23 and competing in the 2020 Australian Open men’s doubles final. With a calm, professional demeanor and a deep understanding of both singles and doubles tennis, Luke offers invaluable insights into player development, mental resilience, and high-level performance.

His ability to mentor emerging athletes and share his journey from junior success to international competition makes him an inspiring and trusted addition to our Academy team.