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ANZ Hotshots Match Play with Vida Tennis August 10, 2018 - The first step in your child’s competition pathway is playing in the ANZ Hotshots Match Play events! These events are the perfect place to start trying some friendly competition with kids from their own club surrounded by coaches that can help them out. Vida Tennis ANZ Hotshots Match Play is a Tennis Australia recognized […] My trip and presenting in Argentina: Pros and Cons of a success based tennis powerhouse July 24, 2018 - During the July school holiday break, Ignacio, our Head Coach at MCC Glen Iris went back his home country Argentina. Below is an account of some of his experiences. Sometimes, hopefully not too often, we forget who are the people responsible for where we are, but going back to places where you learn your craft […] Wimbledon: Look how the court has changed! July 13, 2018 - In the lead up to finals day at Wimbledon, it is always interesting to look back at some of the grass court greats. Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Boris Becker and John McEnroe spring to mind. It got me thinking, what makes a great grass court player. If you […] Pleasure in Pressure May 4, 2018 - Do you love the nervousness? Pete Sampras was asked by Inside Tennis after his retirement what he missed the most about the game? He said, “I miss feeling so nervous that I would throw up before the finals of Wimbledon.” Embracing Pressure Skill and training naturally play a big part in the ability to execute […] Hotshots Challenge Day 2018 Results April 19, 2018 - The Hotshots Challenge Day was held at the Veneto Club on Sunday where we had over 80 kids come and represent their clubs in social doubles competition. This was the 4th time the event has been held with Veneto, Essendon and Altona winning the first 3 years. Each club had a team colour and it […] The Swan Hill Tournament Camp 2018 April 10, 2018 - On Easter Monday 26 Vida kids and 3 coaches travelled by train to Swan Hill to compete in the Swan Hill 2018 JT and AMT. The journey started at Southern Cross station with all of us leaving bright an early on a V-line train for Swan Hill. Everyone was very excited to meet each of […] How to be a mindful parent when it comes to kids and sports March 8, 2018 - Being a sporting parent is not an easy job. Recently I read a great article on www.activeforlife.com and thought I would share it will the Vida community. Enjoy. Sean Hosemans Vida Tennis Epping How to be a mindful parent when it comes to kids and sports These days, everyone wants to incorporate more mindfulness into […] Ways to Develop your child’s Motor Skills from age 3 to 5 March 4, 2018 - Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 years are starting to develop their gross motor skills and enjoy a wide variety of activities. Gross motor skills are a specific set of skills that involve different body parts such as feet, legs, trunk, head, arms, and hands. These skills are important because they are the […] Why tennis is so good for a young child’s motor skills! February 20, 2018 - Tennis, and sport in general, is a great way to help children develop their motor skills. Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 years are starting to develop their gross motor skills and enjoy a wide variety of activities. Gross motor skills are a specific set of skills that involve different body parts such […] How do you select a tennis racquet? February 19, 2018 - Last week we put a Facebook Post up about one of our coaching students bringing a few demo racquets to try. This got us thinking, how do parents and kids select their racquet? There were a number of ideas listed in the comments on Facebook, so we went to the experts at Tennis Only and Tennis […] Vida Hotshots Club Challenge Day 2018 February 19, 2018 - The fourth Vida Hotshots Club Challenge will be a great opportunity for orange & green ball hot shots kids at five of our venues to play some friendly (sometimes competitive) matches against each other. If you are a current Vida player at one of the below venues, join your clubs team on Sunday April 15th, for […] Ball Kids – Australian Open 2019 February 18, 2018 - Roll with the best next year and become a ballkid. Applications for the AusOpen 2019 are open now and close on 1 March 2018. Are you up for the challenge? What does a ballkid do? Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly. Throughout the Australian Open series, each ballkid is […] Free Club Open Days Coming Up January 23, 2018 - Want to get into tennis? Come along to one of our Free Club Open Days in the next few weeks. Free coaching, membership specials, games, activities and more! MCC Glen Iris Valley Tennis Club Mt Waverley Feb 4th Feb 11th Click Here for all the details Essendon Tennis Club Feb 11th Click Here for all […] Australian Open 2018 – Jaimee Fourlis Day 1 match up January 14, 2018 - Jaimee Fourlis will head into tomorrow 1st round at the 2018 Australian Open full of confidence after a strong start to 2018. This will be her second Australian Open and third Grand Slam appearance, just months after her 18th birthday. 2017 was a big year for Jaimee, playing in the Australian Open and French Open’s […] Kokkinakis turns to Pilates ahead of Hopman Cup – What can we learn? January 2, 2018 - “Thanasi Kokkinakis has incorporated pilates into his off-season preparation as he looks to rebound from an injury-ravaged year in Perth at Hopman Cup 2018.” In a recent article posted on the Tennis Australia website (below), Thanasi Kokkinakis spoke about his “new pilates regime”. It was interesting to read that he “did it a while ago, […] 2017 Club Coach Of The Year – Kane Dewhurst December 5, 2017 - Vida Tennis and the MCC Glen Iris Valley Tennis Club would like to congratulate Kane Dewhurst from the Vida team on winning the 2017 TCAV Club Coach of the Year. The George Gilmour Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Club Coach of the Year for successful coaching programs and pathways within their community and demonstration of loyalty to his/her club. In 2017, […] Australian Open Kids on Court Experience 2018 December 1, 2017 - Every year during the first week of the Australian Open, Vida kids from all our venues have the opportunity to have an court playing experience. As part of the ANZ Hots Shots program, kids will play tennis on the court before the first match of the day. The kids will play for approx 20 to […] 5 Reasons to play Junior Competition November 23, 2017 - Junior Competition is the next step in your childs tennis journey once they have completed the My Vida Journey Program. How it works? Competition is played on Saturdays and Sundays and works in a ‘Home and Away’ format, this means that one week your match will be played at your Home venue and the next […] Farewell Ryan and Welcome Ashleigh to Essendon TC November 20, 2017 - Vida Tennis would like to wish Ryan Palfrey and his family all the best as he makes his transition into a new career outside tennis towards the end of 2017. Ryan has been a valued member of the Vida team since 2012 when he moved to Melbourne from Darwin. In 2013 he became the Head […] 5 Reasons why your child should play Junior Competition November 13, 2017 - Junior Competition is the next step in your child’s tennis journey once they have completed or are near completing the My Vida Journey Program. So why should you get involved in Junior Competition and how does it work? How does it work? Competition is played on Saturdays and Sundays and works in a ‘Home and […] Tennis Pathways – Tournaments October 25, 2017 - Entering a tennis tournament in Australia can be a little confusion for non-tennis families. The information below is a guide to help you navigate the Tennis Pathways of tournament play. Tournaments are divided into several different categories of events: ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Tournaments Junior Development Series tournaments Junior Tournament ITF junior and National Junior Championships […] Tennis Pathways. What life opportunity awaits you? October 17, 2017 - Often the pathways in tennis are not clear from the beginning but making sure the environment is giving “the knowledge to nurture” for your child, anything is possible. The Tennis Australia Hot Shots program has a pathway for taking beginners (age from 3 years old) to competition level tennis. The levels, linked with the colour […] My Vida Journey – Updates to the program October 6, 2017 - The My Vida journey program has been enabling all kids to monitor their progress from when they start tennis through to playing real tennis, club junior competition or entry level tournaments. Since the programs start more than a decade ago, we have seen over 5000 certificates of achievement go out to kids of all levels. Vida […] Tennis with Sporting Schools September 26, 2017 - Tennis Australia aims to provide more opportunities for people to play tennis more often. Tennis is proud to be associated as one of 32 sports with Sporting Schools and we look forward to building on the already existing relationships which have been established with schools through our National Schools Programs. The Sporting School tennis programs […] Simple off-court mental skills training September 23, 2017 - Off-court mental skills training is essential and must be integrated into the player training. It should be viewed in much the same light as fitness training, tactical or video analysis. The mental skills such as concentration, emotional control or confidence, can also be improved with specific off-court training. Here are some practical off-court mental skills activities that […] Vida Tennis Hotshots Challenge Day 2017 September 21, 2017 - Over 80 kids participated in the 3rd Annual Vida Tennis Hotshots Challenge Day at Altona Tennis Club on Sunday. It was a wonderful opportunity for kids in Orange and Green Ball levels to play doubles with their friends in a social environment. Each club was given a team colour and the kids represented their colours proudly, […] Can a lack of sleep cause kids to have a great chance of sports injury? August 28, 2017 - Adolescent athletes who slept eight or more hours each night were 68 percent less likely to be injured than athletes who regularly slept less, according to an abstract presented Oct. 21, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. For the abstract, “Lack of Sleep is Associated with Increased […] Vida Tennis Hot Shots Club Challenge Day August 15, 2017 - The third Vida Tennis Hot Shots Club Challenge will be a great opportunity for orange & green ball hot shots kids at five of our venues to play some friendly (sometimes competitive) matches against each other. If you are a current Vida player at one of the below venues, join your clubs team on Sunday September 17th, for […] 4 Things Tennis Parents Should Know about Hot Shots Tennis July 28, 2017 - For many parents, the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program didn’t exist when they were young. Learning tennis as a child today is very different, so here is some info to help answer the most common questions that new tennis parents have… This was prepared by Tennis Australia in a recent article on their website. 1. […] Competition Time! Guess the number of tennis balls in the basket July 25, 2017 - Vida Tennis is running another Facebook competition! All you have to do is guess the number of tennis balls in the coaching basket pictured below. All entries must be lodged in the comment section of the Competition Post on the Vida Tennis Page (Click Here). You can only have one guess per person, so your […] There’s always something to be done – Match Analysis ATP Tour June 29, 2017 - by Ignacio Crescini Hi everyone, the term is almost over and the tournaments are coming. The third Grand Slam of the year is here with the qualifying for Wimbledon started, and we can always learn from the best players. Learning is not only how to hit a bigger stroke but mostly how to solve problems, […] Tennis Lessons – What to expect? June 21, 2017 - You’ve decided that you or your child wants to try tennis for the first time. So what do you expect? What do I wear and what do I need to bring? Running shoes School sports uniform or sports clothing If you have a racquet bring it in, if not we will supply one for you […] How many tennis lessons per week should I have? June 7, 2017 - There are plenty of options and types of tennis lessons when you join a club, this can make it difficult to try and decide what type of lesson and how many tennis lessons you or your child should do when they start tennis. So, how many tennis lessons should you have? The answer depends on […] Pro Shop Specials May 2017 May 24, 2017 - Vida Tennis have a number of Pro Shop specials on offer. There are limited numbers and sizes of each, so it will be first in best dressed on each of the below. To order any of the products listed please email info@vidatennis.com.au or give Kane a call on 0401052636. There are many other products available […] Jaimee Fourlis into the French Open 2017 May 23, 2017 - Jaimee Fourlis will contest her second straight Grand Slam event after winning a wildcard into the main draw at Roland Garros. Jaimee, still aged 17, produced a commanding performance to beat Isabelle Wallace in the final of the French Open Women’s Wildcard Play-off on Sunday in Paris. Jaimee, who won the AO Wildcard Play-off in […] Vida Mind – Changing Your Posture Can Make a Difference May 9, 2017 - At the university of California San Francisco, researchers studied people with mild to moderate depression and noted that they assumed a particular posture. They kept their heads down. They slumped their shoulders. Their breathing was high and shallow. Their facial expression was somewhat contorted, and they looked distressed and disappointed. By contrast, people who were […] Tennis Lessons Essendon April 25, 2017 - Looking for Tennis Lessons in Essendon? At Vida Tennis Essendon we welcome you to try tennis in a friendly and fun environment, with experienced coaches who want to make a difference to your tennis no matter what your goals. Programs you can enroll in at Vida Tennis Essendon are: Vida Tennis Head Start Program – […] Dynamic & Static Stretching for the Tennis Warm-Up – Mobility April 20, 2017 - As discussed in previous blogs, mobility has never been more important in the modern game. Below is an article by Matt Kuzdub (http://www.mattspoint.com/) which was part of his 3 blog series on mobility and flexibility for tennis. Let us know your thoughts…. BOTH DYNAMIC AND STATIC STRETCHING PLAY A BIG ROLE DURING THE TENNIS WARM-UP This […] Top 5 things parents need to be aware of so they can best support their children in sport March 30, 2017 - After coaching tennis to all levels of players for the past 14 plus years (from the 5 year old beginner, to national junior champions, to the ATP/WTA tour level player) I have seen one of the key constants in the development, the happiness and the experience of the player, is the role of the parent. […] Why coaches should go to tournaments March 27, 2017 - by Ignacio Cresini In my years as a touring coach in Asia and supervising tournaments in Argentina, I learned a very ugly lesson: kids with coaches at tournaments have definite short and long term advantages! This is also the case at the pro tour level and is highlights to be more unfair as top players […] Building Co-ordination for improved kids tennis skills March 22, 2017 - Dual tasking activities where kids perform multiple tasks at one time are an awesome way to build high-level coordination. It also helps to keep things fun & challenging and to train their powers of concentration. Developing motor skills from a young age and continually challenging the child keeps them stimulated and fast tracks their improvement. […] Intensity From the Baseline 101 March 8, 2017 - by Ignacio Crescini – Head Coach at Vida Tennis MCC Glen Iris Once, the legend of NCAA basketball, John Wooden, said to his players on a training practice: “In the next match, while we shake hands and wish good luck, I will give the opponent coach my playbook with all of our tactics”. The players […] Competition Time! That’s an odd place to see a Vida Tennis Ball February 24, 2017 - Ever seen a Vida Tennis Ball away from a Vida Venue? Vida Tennis is giving you the chance to win some great prizes if you can take a photo of a Vida Tennis Ball in a strange location! Now, over time we have been sent photo’s of Vida Tennis balls at lots of different tennis […] Vida Swan Hill Tournament Camp January 18, 2017 - The Vida Tennis Swan Hill Tournament camp will travel to Swan Hill for the 2017 Restaurants of Swan Hill AMT & JT. All players involved will learn what it’s like to travel to a tournament with a team; working together and supporting each other while, training, and playing matches. This will be a great learning […] Vida Hotshots Kids Australian Open Experience 2017 January 18, 2017 - Vida Hotshots kids from MCC Glen Iris, the Veneto Club and Essendon had an amazing experience on day 2 of the Australian Open. Kids from all venues came in together and received their Hotshots t-shirts and hats before sitting by the court they were about to play on to watch some top ranked players practice. Afterward, […] Vida Tennis 2017 Australian Open Kids on Court November 21, 2016 - During the first week of the Australian Open, Vida kids from all our venues have the opportunity to have an court playing experience. As part of the ANZ Hots Shots program, kids will play tennis on the court before the first match of the day. The kids will play for approx 20 to 30 minutes […] 5 Common Tennis Injuries and 4 ways to prevent them November 16, 2016 - While not as high-impact as some other sports, tennis still comes with injury risks. Due to the fact tennis is a repetition sport, and often one side dominant, injuries are common at all levels of tennis. Below is an article written by Dr Michael Gleiber from the Concierge Spine Surgery which highlights some of the […] 4 Approaches For Parents to Improve Performance Consistency of Your Child Playing Tennis November 11, 2016 - A lot of parents want to know what it will take for their children to succeed in tennis. The answer is simple: It’ll take everything they have. Only a few people are lucky enough to make a career out of tennis because so much has to go right to get there, and much of it is […] Ladies – 5 Reasons you should get back into tennis October 19, 2016 - Ladies if you’re looking for a new hobby, adding some fitness to your week or wanting to challenge yourself with learning a new skill; then tennis is the sport to try. Here are 6 reasons why you should get back into tennis- Social – Tennis is a great way to meet new people and make […] How to select the right size Kids Tennis Racquet for your child October 3, 2016 - Over the past years, there has been a growing awareness in making tennis a sport that is more kid friendly. Before this time, kids were taught on the same size courts, with the same size tennis balls as adults and less attention was paid towards the appropriate size for kids tennis racquets. Enter ANZ Hot […] Which group or squad is the most suitable group for my child? September 28, 2016 - Vida Tennis strives towards giving your child the greatest learning experience and environment while learning tennis. So when structuring our group and squad sessions we focus on a few points Age – Keeping the kids in groups that are of the same age helps with the social side of tennis. Meeting other kids who are […] 5 Ways to support girls in tennis for longer September 1, 2016 - How can we, coaches, parents and peers create a pathway for girls to WANT to stay in tennis for life? And more importantly, how can we ensure that the pathway is a positive learning journey? Here are 5 key areas we need to look at and develop; Develop the “Love of tennis” Girls start playing […] The Percentages That Separate Djokovic And The Top 10 August 3, 2016 - Craig O’Shannessy, the lead analysis for the ATP, wrote a great article which highlights the percentages that separate Djokovic and the other top 10 players. Here it is below; Beyond The Numbers explains how the top players win almost all of their matches but lose almost half their points. Global dominance at the elite level of […] Tennis Technique App July 13, 2016 - The Tennis Australia Technique App is a must have on every coach at Vida Tennis’s phone or iPad. So why do we use it and how it helps the kids? The app allows the coach to record the player’s shot in HD and then instantly analyze that shot during the lesson. Having the options to […] Can you pick these past Wimbledon Champions? June 29, 2016 - With the Wimbledon finals coming up can you name these past Wimbledon Champions? Andrew continues to climb the ATP rankings June 1, 2016 - Andrew Whittington has continued his climb up the ATP rankings in 2016 with his recent win in the 2016 King’s Guam Futures. He won a tight final against the No. 2 seed Shuichi Sekiguchi, of Japan, 7/6 7/6. You can check out the highlights below. In addition to the singles victory, Whittington claimed the championship […] At what age can my child start tennis lessons? May 13, 2016 - This is a questions that we coaches get asked a lot! At what age can my child start tennis lessons? Your child can start tennis from as young as 3 years old in lessons aimed at fast tracking Motor Skill Development. The aim for kids starting tennis lessons at this young age is to develop […] Advantage Girls Tournament Camp 2016 May 5, 2016 - The Vida Tennis advantage GIRLS camp will this year travel to Bendigo for the Bendigo Junior Open and Association Championships (AMT & JT events). All girls involved will learn what its like to travel to a tournament with a team; working together and supporting each other while, training and playing matches. This will be a great […] Vida Tennis offers 10,000 FREE intro tennis lessons to children April 7, 2016 - The LTA, the governing body of tennis in Great Britain, are keen to capitalize on Great Britain’s historic Davis Cup win last year and build a lasting legacy on the success. They are offering 10,000 FREE lessons to children as part of grass roots initiative. So we here at Vida Tennis thought, lets do the same! […] The three most important questions when you select your child’s tennis coach? March 1, 2016 - How do you make your decision? As a parent, selecting a tennis coach for your child can be a very difficult task. If you are not a professional coach yourself and don’t have ties in the tennis community, then where do you start. If I take my car to a mechanic, he can tell me […] Jaimee Fourlis Captures first Pro Title February 15, 2016 - Jaimee Fourlis won her first professional title at the weekend, becoming the first Australian 16-year-old to do so on the Pro Tour since Ash Barty in 2012. It was a great week having to win three matches in qualification and then five main draw matches. Jaimee started training with Vida Tennis at age 6 and […] Australian Open Ballkids 2017 January 25, 2016 - Do you want to be a ballkid at the 2017 Australian Open? Learn whats required and develop your skills to help you get through the selection process. We will be running a 3 week training program before the first Ballkids Trial on the 20th of March. What does a ballkid do? Ballkids play an integral […] Vida Hot Shots Club Challenge 2016 January 12, 2016 - The second Vida Tennis Hot Shots Club Challenge will be a great opportunity for orange & green ball hot shots kids at five of our venues to play some friendly matches against each other. If you are a current Vida player at one of the below venues, join your clubs team on Saturday March 19th, […] Serena Williams taking a serving lessons with Vida Tennis kids January 12, 2016 - Serena Williams, arguably the greatest female player ever, gave 6 lucky Vida Tennis players for a serving master class session on Monday the 11th of Jan. On a specially set up half court in the Woolworth’s Ashwood car park, Serena gave her feedback on what makes a great serve and some tips for each […] Vida Kids on Court at the 2016 Australian Open December 2, 2015 - During the first week of the Australian Open, Vida kids from all our venues have the opportunity to have an court playing experience. As part of the ANZ Hots Shots program, kids will play tennis on the court before the first match of the day. The kids will play for approx 20 to 30 minutes […]What level certificate are you on? November 7, 2015 - “What certificate level are you on?” You might of heard this said in your childs junior lesson. The “My Vida Journey” certificate program is constantly being followed throughout the term as part of the junior development program at Vida Tennis. If you are new to the program, your child should be receiving a fresh new […]
The 2016 Vida Tennis Australian Open Camp October 22, 2015 - The 2016 Vida Tennis Australian Open Camp will be held at the Glen Iris Tennis Club over three days and will be jam packed full of a variety of activities, on and off the court. Much of your junior tennis training is only based on the tennis court. This camp gives you the opportunity to […] Vida Charity Day July 31, 2015 - “Supporting sick kids who have had a tough start to life towards a brighter future!” Vida would like to invite you and your family to our annual Charity Day to support a great cause, The Austin and The Mercy Hospital’s in Heidelberg. For the second year, Vida will be hosting an amazing day filled with […] Michael Shepheard – Hard Work Pays Off! July 21, 2015 - Ryan Palfrey from Vida Essendon has been coaching Michael Shepheard over the last few years. Michael has recently come back from the National Championships with exceptional results. Only a year ago Michael was struggling with his results and motivation. However, after setting goals and working hard, he is starting to benefit from his new mind […] Wimbledon’s Top 12 players June 28, 2015 - In the lead up to Wimbledon I read this great article (below by Brian Mazique on the bleacherreport.com) about the best Grass Court players in history, men and women. It got me thinking, what makes a great grass court player. If you look at the list of players, you would say they almost all have […] Jaimee Fourlis continues her rise! June 26, 2015 - Jaimee Fourlis has continued her great start to 2015 with her recent win in the ITF event in Poland. The grade 3 ITF Bytom Cup was an outdoor clay court events and saw Jaimee defeat the CZE player Slovakova 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. It was a great way to finish the week after […] Vida – Joma Introductory Special. June 25, 2015 - It’s finally time to offer all our Vida community the chance to be part of the Vida-Joma Team and wear some great apparel at an introductory rate! If you missed our last blog regarding the new partnership with Joma, you can click here, or visit the blog link at the end of this email. […] Behind Stan’s Rise June 18, 2015 - A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Damien Lafont from Vida Mind wrote an amazing article about Stan Wawrinka’s mental conditioning. It was an amazing success on social media gaining over 130 likes and even more impressively, over 150 shares! Just in case you missed it, here it is. Behind Stan’s rise – Mental Conditioning While […] Vida Welcomes Joma June 12, 2015 - Vida Tennis is proud to announce that “Joma Sport” is now the official apparel provider for us. Joma is a high quality international sporting brand that offers a huge range of apparel, shoes and accessories over a variety of sports, including a dedicated tennis line. Vida, the spanish word for life, and Joma share a […] Ladies Tennis Sessions May 14, 2015 - Ladies, we invite you to come play tennis at your closest Vida Tennis Venue. Our ladies programs are all about fun, fitness and playing more tennis with like minded people. Most of our ladies sessions run in the mornings from about 930am so it’s a perfect time after school drop off to come have some […] Ryan Palfrey to coach Victorian team in National Super 10′s finals April 17, 2015 - Vida Tennis Essendon head coach Ryan Palfrey has been selected as the State (VIC) team coach for the boys Super 10′s team for the national finals. Teams from each state and territory will do battle at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open from the 28th of Jan until the 1st of Feb. Ryan, along with […] Importance of the right ball with the right size of court April 17, 2015 - The right ball at the right time My experience as a tennis coach in Europe is that all tennis players starting at a young age between 6-12 years old uses the right ball at the right time. In my development of several national champions in my club in Denmark I found that the work with […]Read all Essendon Tennis Club old articles