2012 Tennis Victoria Coaching-Excellence Award winner
2013 Tennis Australia Master Club Professional
2015 TCAV Club Coach of the Year
2019 ITF Seniors 45+ Australian Team Representative
2021 TCAV Board member
 

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Find out why tennis is the undoubtedly the most beneficial sport out there for kids.

Junior Squad Program

Learn to be more consistent, more accurate and more confident. 

Private lesson Program

Can you handle what your opponent can throw at you?

Our Partners

Join us for the next UTR events at Eaglemont Tennis Club to get your UTR rating!

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Verified UTR Junior Matchplay Series (July #1)

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Friday July 30 4 - 6 pm

2 matches guaranteed

$15.00 per player

Verified UTR Adult Matchplay Series (August #1)

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Sunday August 2 11 am - 2 pm

2 matches guaranteed

$15.00 per player

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UTR is the future of tennis

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My name is Shane Scrutton and I'm on a mission to improve your tennis game.

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I offer 100% independent, coaching expertise from 30 years coaching hundreds, if not thousands, of tennis players.

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Without any gimmicks.

So if you've never picked up a racquet before, or just want to get some fitness and confidence back, or are wanting your kids to learn, I can help.

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At one of the best venues in Melbourne (Eaglemont Tennis Club).

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Shane Scrutton

Yarra Tennis Coaching

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Junior Coaching Timetable

Junior Coaching Program

Ages 5-12 Beginner to Intermediate Coaching Program

Cost:

Ages:

Standard:

Duration:

This program is for kids who haven't had any tennis experience, but are keen to try. The one hour class combines hand-eye coordination activities with technical development and a lot of target practise. 

Our Partners

Junior Coaching Program

Ages 5-12 Beginner to Intermediate Coaching Program

Cost:

Ages:

Standard:

Duration:

This program is for kids who haven't had any tennis experience, but are keen to try. The one hour class combines hand-eye coordination activities with technical development and a lot of target practise. 

Why Yarra Tennis?

If there's one thing I've learnt after 30 years of coaching tennis, it's this.

Just focus on who you are coaching and what they need to work on.

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No two tennis players are the same - and no two players need to get coached in exactly the same way.

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That's why you need to ask questions and put yourself in the position of someone who has never picked up a racquet before. When you do that you'll realise that it's not just about hitting a ball - it's about confidence and building on those incremental improvements.

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Yarra Tennis Testimonials

"What a great program the Eaglemont Tennis Club delivered us this year. We have been working with them for over ten years and they continue to improve and progress their programs they run for us. Shane who runs our program as well as his other coaches have all done a magic job!"

"Shane is, in my opinion, a better tennis coach than anyone else that I’ve met."

"Shane Scrutton is a team mate, coach and mentor.  He assists me in technique, tactical knowledge and fuels my love of the game.  I would not be the tennis player and person I am today without the on-going support of Coach Scrutton."

Blair Runnells - Alphington Grammar School

Colin Carbis - parent

Tom Ciszewski - UNLV college player

Yarra Tennis Coaching

 

Melbourne's independent, professional tennis coaching program

Tennis Coaching Pathway

What exactly does a tennis coaching pathway mean?

In my experience it means being able to provide the right kind of playing experiences for players who are at different levels.

Tennis Coaching Program

Can I start during a term?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes you can start during a term at any stage.

So what's it like playing in a grass court tournament?

'I don't care what you can't do -

let's start with what you can do'

'Shane is the best tennis coach

I've ever met'

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Colin Carbis

My name is Shane Scrutton and my mission is to cut through the bamboozling technical jargon.

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That's right - the crap. Because there's a lot out there that'll sound impressive indeed, but won't actually make you a better tennis player.

How about simple, effective instruction to improve your game - whatever your age, whatever your ability level?

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Stay low, keep the ball deep, run down every shot like your life depends on it and then learn to put some work on it.

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That's why I'm about (and my team).

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For all those coaches out there who think they can get their fancy teaching aids out to try and impress the heck out of everyone, well get down the other end and let's see what you can do.

Yarra Tennis in Action

2021 Junior Coaching Timetable

Program 

Day 

Monday 4 pm - 5 pm 

Ages 5 - 10

Beginner & Intermediate level standard

Learn what you need to know to become a better player

Junior Squad Coaching

+ Matchplay

• 1. 5 hour squad lessons afterschool

• Intermediate to Advanced players(ages 10+)

• $45 per session per week

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• ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

Kids bored on the holidays?

High intensity tennis sessions are the solution.

School Holiday Tennis Camp

• Wednesday April 7, Thursday April 8

• Beginners to Intermediate (ages 5-12)

• Session times 9 am - 11 am

• $50 per session per session

• ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

• Junior Tournament Wednesday April 7 & 8

• For competition players aged 10+

• Tournament runs 9-12 each day

• $25.00 per day per player

• ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE