Private Tennis Coaching in North Sydney
One-on-one coaching on our rooftop courts, tailored to your game, your goals and your schedule — for kids and adults, beginners to advanced.
Start with one lesson
- Coaching
- Tennis Australia accredited
- Ages
- Kids & adults
- Levels
- Beginner → advanced
One-on-One Tennis Coaching for Every Player
Private lessons at North Sydney Tennis & Fitness are built for kids and adults alike — the only thing that changes is the plan your coach builds around you.
Private Tennis Lessons for Kids
For children who want more one-on-one focus than a group Hot Shots class allows, private lessons offer individual coaching with a Tennis Australia accredited coach, structured around your child’s current Hot Shots stage and goals. It’s a natural next step for kids progressing quickly, preparing for a Hot Shots Tournament, or simply after more dedicated court time. Private lessons run alongside — not instead of — your child’s regular Hot Shots sessions, and are available at any stage from Launch Pad through to Yellow Ball.
Private Tennis Lessons for Adults
Private lessons for adults are available at every level, from complete beginners to players preparing for competition — a level our small-group Adult Coaching program, which currently runs Beginner and Intermediate classes only, doesn’t cover. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, want a faster path back to form after time away, or are refining specific technique or match tactics ahead of the Monday-to-Thursday night competition, your coach tailors every session to your goals. Unlike group coaching, there’s no set class time — you and your coach agree on a schedule that works for you.
First-timers Returning players Technique Match tactics Night comp prep
Private Coaching for Every Skill Level
From your first-ever lesson to competition preparation, your coach adjusts every session to your current level.
Beginners
New to tennis, or returning after a long break? Your coach starts with the fundamentals — grip, court positioning, making consistent contact, and the basic serve — at a pace that builds confidence rather than overwhelming you. You don’t need to own a racquet or have played before.
Intermediate Players
Already comfortable rallying? Private lessons at this level focus on consistency, footwork and court movement, and introducing singles and doubles tactics — the building blocks for playing regularly and with more control.
Advanced & Competitive
Preparing for club competition, or working to fix a specific technical or tactical weakness? Private lessons give you a coach’s full attention for the entire session — something our group program, which currently runs only to Intermediate level, doesn’t offer.
Benefits of Private Tennis Coaching
Six ways one-on-one coaching moves your game forward faster than a group class.
Faster Progress
One-on-one attention helps you progress faster than group coaching, turning steady effort into visible improvement session by session.
Skills-Based Coaching
Your coach focuses on the specific parts of your game that need the most work, with undivided attention for the full session.
Personalised Goals
Tell your coach what you’re working toward and they’ll build a coaching plan around it — a technical fix, match preparation, or long-term development.
Suitable for All Abilities
Private lessons suit every level, from complete beginners to advanced competitive players, and every age from juniors to adults.
Flexible Scheduling
Early morning, daytime and evening sessions are available, so lessons fit around work, school or training commitments.
Improved Fitness
Regular private sessions build technique and on-court fitness together, with more repetition and match-specific movement than a group class allows.
Why Choose NSTG for Private Lessons
Rooftop courts, Tennis Australia accredited coaches, and decades of SSMG experience — all in one North Sydney venue.
Tennis Australia accredited coaching
Every coach is Tennis Australia qualified, and North Sydney Tennis & Fitness is directly affiliated with Tennis Australia and Tennis NSW.
A distinctive rooftop location
Sessions run on sand-based synthetic grass courts above the Ridge Street car park, a short walk from North Sydney station and an easy trip from Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Milsons Point and Neutral Bay.
Backed by Sydney Sports Management Group
SSMG has over 30 years’ experience managing sport and recreation venues across Sydney.
Real, visible reviews
Rated 3.7 stars from 25 Google reviews, with members commenting on the competitive atmosphere and rooftop setting.
A natural next step
Private lesson clients can move into group coaching, night competitions or social tennis at the same venue as their game develops.
Private Coaching for Every Skill Level
Greatly improved now that there is less sand on the courts. The bounce is now more consistent. The fences are a little too close to the baselines — deep lobs can be hard to return.
My local tennis court. Gets a bit sandy from time to time but thoroughly enjoy playing here, tennis on the weekends or one of Urban Rec's social sports like multisport or street soccer.
Competitions are run by Greg. He's a long time committed staff. Good lights. Great competitive tennis and good atmosphere. Soft base. Balls don't bounce very high.
What players say about the courts
One 60-minute session, or save with a 10-pack — both valid for 6 months from purchase.
$121per session
Pay as you go. Ideal for a first lesson or an occasional tune-up.
Private trainer, one-on-one for the full hour
Exclusive session — the court is yours
Flexible timings — morning, day or evening
6 month expiry
$1,040$104 per session
Ten 60-minute sessions, for players committing to regular coaching.
Save $170 — about 14%
- Private trainer, one-on-one for the full hour
- Exclusive session — the court is yours
- Flexible timings — morning, day or evening
6 month expiry
The 10-pack works out to $104 per session — a saving of $170 (about 14%) compared with paying for ten single sessions. Standalone tennis court hire, for reference, is $32.00 per hour.
Meet Our Private Tennis Coaches
Every private lesson is delivered by a Tennis Australia accredited coach from the North Sydney Tennis & Fitness team.
Blake Brookman
Over 15 years’ experience as a professional tennis player, trained at the Chris Evert Tennis Academy in Florida. Blake takes a holistic approach to coaching, working on agility and cardio fitness alongside technique, and trains players of every age and skill level with the same dedication. He is available for private lessons across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
15+ years Chris Evert Academy Private lessons
Ayodeji Omodara
An active player with a strong Universal Tennis Rating, Ayodeji has competed in national and international tournaments since the age of 12, including university games. He began his coaching career in Nigeria, gained further experience in Dubai, and now coaches in Australia — bringing a global perspective and a focus on up-to-date technique and tactics.
Active UTR playerInternationalTechnique & tactics
Paul Testoni
With Sydney Sports Management Group since 2018, Paul works as both an on-court coach and off-court Hot Shots Coordinator, covering sites across Sydney’s North and East. He coaches everyone from Kinder-level beginners to high-performance juniors.
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Book Your Private Lesson Today
Send your details and we’ll help you find a coach and time that works — or buy a session online now.
Ready to start? Fill in your details and our team will be in touch to arrange your first private lesson. Prefer to talk it through first? Call us on (02) 9929 7172.
Everything you need before you play
Court hire, coaching, gym access and comps — quick answers to the questions we get most often at Ridge Street.
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How much do private tennis lessons cost at North Sydney Tennis & Fitness?
A single 60-minute private lesson costs $121. A 10-pack of 60-minute sessions costs $1,040, working out to around $104 per session. Both options are valid for 6 months from purchase.
How long is a private tennis lesson?
Private lessons run for 60 minutes.
Are private lessons available for kids?
Yes. Private lessons are available for children at any Hot Shots stage, from Launch Pad through to Yellow Ball, and run alongside — not instead of — your child’s regular group sessions, with a Tennis Australia accredited coach.
Are private lessons available for adults?
Yes. Private lessons are open to adults at every level, including complete beginners and players preparing for competition — a level not currently covered by the Adult Group program, which runs Beginner and Intermediate classes only.
I've never played tennis before — can I still book a private lesson?
Yes. Private lessons suit complete beginners as well as experienced players. Your coach starts wherever you are and builds the session around the fundamentals if you’re new to the game.
What's the difference between private lessons and group coaching?
Group coaching runs in small groups at set times (Beginner and Intermediate, Monday and Thursday evenings). Private lessons are one-on-one, run at a time that suits you, and extend to advanced and competition-level coaching that the group program doesn’t currently offer.
Can I choose my own lesson time?
Yes. Early morning, daytime and evening sessions are available, so you can book around work, school or training commitments.
Who will be my coach?
North Sydney Tennis & Fitness’s coaching team is Tennis Australia accredited, including Blake Brookman, Ayodeji Omodara and Paul Testoni.
Do the sessions expire?
Yes — both the single session and the 10-pack are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Find North Sydney
Tennis & Fitness
37 Ridge Street, North Sydney — on the rooftop above the car park, near North Sydney station.
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- Address37 Ridge Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 (above the car park, near North Sydney Station)
- Phone(02) 9929 7172
- Centre HoursMonday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Saturday7:30am – 3:00pm
- Friday & SundayPlease confirm with the centre
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