Four members of the Central Coast Academy of Sport have been selected to participate in the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) tennis program.
RAS and Tennis NSW have entered into a significant new partnership aimed at enhancing the development of tennis athletes throughout NSW.
This collaboration, which integrates the RAS Tennis Program into the Tennis NSW athlete pathway, was officially launched at the 2024 NSW Country Championships in Forster on July 9.
The four Central Coast players selected for the tennis program are Ayden Hope, Lazar Naumovski, Lindon Lempriere and Owen Lees.
Only 32 tennis players from across the state were chosen for the program.
The RAS tennis program will target athletes aged 12-18 and aims to identify talented athletes to enhance their opportunities for selection into state development squads and state teams.
This will be achieved through a focus on increasing the level of success at competitions and events by offering athletes access to comprehensive performance support and educational resources, thus improving their exposure to critical development areas.
The program will deliver tailored performance support solutions, including nutrition, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, media training, mental health and wellbeing education.
Tennis NSW Director and Chair of Tennis Country Brett Bevan said the partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport represented a monumental step in Tennis NSW’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of tennis talent in NSW.
“This collaboration is more than just a program; it’s a promise to our young athletes that we will provide them with the best possible opportunities to grow, compete, and excel both on and off the court,” he said.