Athelstone Tennis Club

16/06/2026

Congratulations to our Athelstone members selected in the 2026 Super 10’s program.

12/06/2026

All matches this morning (Saturday 13th of June) are cancelled due to rain. ☔ Find all weather updates here: https://bit.ly/tsaweather

12/06/2026

A good read.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make in junior tennis is comparison.

From the stands, it’s easy to focus on other children:
👉 “That kid is more talented.”
👉 “She’s improving faster.”
👉 “He’s mentally stronger.”
👉 “Why is my child behind?”

But tennis development is not a straight line.

Every child grows differently — physically, emotionally, mentally, and technically. What looks like a huge gap today may disappear completely in a few years.

Some players mature earlier.
Some train more hours.
Some gain confidence sooner.
Some struggle early and thrive later.

That’s why comparisons can become so damaging.

When children constantly feel compared to others, they stop focusing on learning and improvement. Instead, they begin to fear mistakes, doubt themselves, and feel like they are never “good enough.”

The truth is:
Junior tennis is not a race to become the best 10-year-old, 12-year-old, or 14-year-old.

It’s a long journey of growth.

The goal should not be:
❌ “Is my child better than everyone else?”

The better question is:
✔ “Is my child improving?”
✔ “Are they learning resilience?”
✔ “Do they still enjoy the sport?”
✔ “Are they building confidence and discipline?”

Some of the best players develop later than others.
Some early champions disappear.
Some quiet, overlooked kids eventually become outstanding athletes.

Progress in tennis is rarely linear.

Support your child through the ups and downs.
Celebrate effort.
Celebrate improvement.
Be patient with the process.

Because the goal is not to create constant comparison.

The goal is to help your child become the best version of themselves.

02/06/2026

Last chance to collect lost property items before it is all donated after the long weekend!! Please check out items in the club rooms

01/06/2026

📆 what’s on in June?

31/05/2026

Looking for a good Sunday afternoon tv series. Check out Rafa (M).

The new Netflix documentary featuring tennis legend Rafael Nadal is now streaming, offering a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at his career and decision to retire.

30/05/2026

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who braved the freezing weather to run yesterday’s Bunnings BBQ! 🌭❄️
📆 Keep an eye out for our next one on 21 June!

30/05/2026

Looks like it is the “Captains call” this afternoon so you will need to head to your match venue ready to play.

28/05/2026

Heading to Bunnings Modbury tomorrow?

Make sure you say hello to our amazing volunteers on the BBQ and grab a sausage!

28/05/2026

Last chance to register

Last call, SA! Registrations for the 2026 O3K J250 CBC Green Strathalbyn close TOMORROW 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to compete at the reigning Regional Club of the Year, Strathalbyn is ready to bring the heat.

Register here 👉 bit.ly/3RD0fVe