About

 

We are a top tennis academy based in the Centurion/Pretoria area, with a team of coaches giving both group and individual tennis lessons to all ages and levels of tennis players. We also have a full-time administrator, which sets us above the rest by providing a professional experience for our clients. We take on anybody who wants to learn the sport and are passionate about helping every individual reach their goals, both on a personal/emotional level as well as on the court. We are also passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals through tennis.  Please come and join us - You are very welcome!!

 

Our Philosophy is that we encourage our tennis players to – be confident through achievement, be active, take initiative, ask questions, express themselves positively, take leadership, and take action with foresight. As a group of coaches, students, parents and corporate partners with a common passion, we are Proactive Tennis Group! We encourage our students to mainly work together in small groups as this is the best proven way for the human brain to learn and flourish – group learning is the key to success and confidence! If everybody can walk off the tennis court feeling more confident and happier than when they walked on, we have achieved our goal.

   

Tennis Lessons

We offer different tennis lesson packages for everyone.

Private Lessons

Offered at Irene Country Club
and Southdowns College
Individual lessons
2 Players, semi-priv fees per player
3 Players, grp, fees per player
4 Players, grp, fees per player

Irene Country Club Jnr. Squads

ICC Youngstars Squad
ICC Hot Shots Squad
ICC Junior Squad
→20% Sibling Discount
ICC Performance Squad
ICC High Performance Squad
ICC Redball Rockets

Padel Squads:
ICC Prep Padel (Grd 3 - Grd 7)
ICC Future Padel (Grd 8 - Grd 12)

Southdowns Jnr Squads

SDC Tiny Stars Squad
SDC Mini Stars Squad
SDC Young Stars Squad
SDC Hot Shots Squad

Irene Country Club Adult Squads

ICC Ladies Squad - Tuesday mornings

Adult Squad Thursday evenings
90 min Drop in lessons
R100 per session

Annual Admin Fee

All Players Yearly
1 Player in Family R300 per year
2 Players in Family R410 per year
3+ Players in Family R520 per year

Pricing Tables

Private Lessons Individual
R3 680 - R7 190 Full Term 12 Weeks30 - 60 min
  • Head coach rates are slightly higher
Private Lessons 2 Players (price per player)
R3 070 - R5 180 Full Term 12 Weeks30 - 60 min
  • Head coach rates are slightly higher
Private Lessons 3 Players (price per player)
R2 565 - R4 070 Full Term 12 Weeks30 - 60 min
  • Head coach rates are slightly higher
Private Lessons 4 Players (price per player)
R2 285 - R3 680 Full Term 12 Weeks30 - 60 min
  • Head coach rates are slightly higher
Southdowns College Junior Squads
R1 320
  • Wednesdays or Fridays
  • Tiny Stars Grd 000
  • Ministars Grd 00 - 0
  • Youngstars Grd 1 & 2
  • Full Term 30 min
Southdowns College Junior Squads
R1 675
  • Tuesdays
  • Full Term 30 min
Irene Country Club Young Stars Squad
R1 350
  • Mondays or Wednesdays
  • Age Group - 4 to 6 years
  • Full Term 30 min
Irene Country Club Hot Shots Squad
R1 625
  • Mondays or Wednesdays
  • Age Group 7 - 10 years
  • Full Term 45 min
Irene Country Club Junior Squad
R2 230
  • Thursdays
  • Age Group 11 - 18 years
  • Full Term 60 min

Our Team

COACH TAM

COACH TAM

Head Coach/Owner of Proactive tennis Group

    Tamara Pieters is the head coach of Proactive and strives to build confidence in every tennis player she can… on and off the court. Her speciality is the mental side of tennis, as she has played on the professional circuit and understands the game on many different levels.
    “The great sport of tennis has given me the opportunity to travel the world and gain experience & knowledge that is priceless. Starting a tennis academy and coaching is my way of giving to others all that the wonderful game has given me!”

    COACH NICOLE

    COACH NICOLE

    Proactive Tennis Coach

      Coach Nicole is one of our most sought-after coaches. She is great with all levels and ages of players and has extensive knowledge of how to build a tennis player from scratch.
      "Coaching, to me, is about inspiring individuals to discover and cultivate their full potential. It’s about refining existing talents, fostering new skills, and preparing players to embrace challenges with confidence and resilience, all while nurturing a deep sense of commitment to growth and excellence."

      COACH TP

      COACH TP

      Proactive Tennis Coach

        Coach TP is a certified tennis coach with years of experience in the industry, working with Beginner and Intermediate players of all ages. He is especially great with little ones on the tennis court. Only smiling faces leave coach TP, and his students show great improvement in short spaces of time : )
        "I specialize in coaching beginner and intermediate players, focusing on helping them improve their technique and achieve their goals. I’m especially passionate about working with young children, fostering their love for tennis while building a strong foundation for their future success."

        COACH CHRIS

        COACH CHRIS

        Proactive Tennis Coach

          Coach Chris is a new addition to the Proactive Tennis Group family and is already making a positive impact with his enthusiasm and dedication to player development.
          "I'm a coach who'll bring the enthusiasm and the aces on court. If I don't bring the aces, I'll teach them! Always ready for some doubles and games.”

          VICTORIA BOTHA

          VICTORIA BOTHA

          Proactive Admin Manager

            The heart of Proactive Tennis Group’s operations, Victoria ensures everything runs like clockwork. With a knack for organization and a friendly approach, she expertly handle schedules, logistics, and all the little details that keep the group thriving. Victoria is always ready to assist players, parents, and coaches, making sure everyone feels supported and at home.

            Where You Will Find Us

            Irene Country Club, Southdown's College, Centurion Country Club, American International School - Pretoria Campus and Brescia House.

            DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: IRENE MIDDLE SCHOOL

            We run a tennis development program at Irene Country Club, where students from Irene Middle school get a chance to be coached tennis by professional tennis coaches from Proactive Tennis Group twice a week at their school. From these groups, we then select those that are hard workers and show promise in the sport to get additional free training once a week at Irene Country Club, in order for them to play in the tennis leagues against other schools in the area. We arrange sponsorship for these underprivileged kids to get free coaching every year, as well as provide them with meals, clothes, shoes and all tennis equipment that they need.

            We also have an End Year Function once a year for all the kids in this tennis program as well as their families, where we host roughly 200 people on the day and have a great time with all the kids on court. We provide a meal for everybody, as well as stationary for all the kids to help start them off on a good note for their next academic year. All the Proactive Coaches and team volunteer their time for this day to make it a great event for these kids and their parents!

            Proactive Tennis Group Policy 2026

            By accepting a coaching session, parent/guardians of the player/s or a player consents to the following: Proactive Tennis Group Policy – 2026 Proactive Tennis Group follow the 3 Term Independent Schools Schedule

            Our Events and Tours

            ICC Lawn Tennis (Wimbledon)

            ICC Lawn Tennis (Wimbledon)

            By far the biggest event at Irene Tennis Club, run by Proactive Tennis Group and the Tennis Committee. This event serves as the biggest fund raiser for our club, attracting many sponsors and players from near and far. There are 15 full size grass courts set up on the cricket field, so a total of 21 courts are used for the two weekends of tennis (6 hard courts as well). The senior event takes place over the first weekend and the Junior event the following weekend. There is substantial prize money for the winners of each section, and many prizes and vouchers for the junior section, however the senior weekend is all about FUN and PIMMS, and some tennis 😉. Please look out for this event for next year, and see you there!!

            End Year Function:

            End Year Function:

            Every November, we come together to honor our incredible students with a lively, free celebration to show our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal clients! The festivities kick off with an action-packed session on the courts, where both kids and adults can join in the fun and compete for exciting prizes. As the sun sets, we wrap up the day with our much-anticipated annual prize-giving ceremony. With an enthusiastic crowd of 150-200 attendees, the event transforms Irene Country Club into a hub of joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories!

            Development End Year Function

            Development End Year Function

            This End Year Function is once a year for all the kids in our development tennis program as well as their families, where we host roughly 200 people on the day and have a great time with all the kids on court. We provide a meal for everybody, as well as stationary for all the kids to help start them off on a good note for their next academic year. All the Proactive Coaches and team volunteer their time for this day, to make it a great event for these kids and their parents!

            Parent Child Event

            Parent Child Event

            Each year we have this fun mini tournament, where parents sign up with their kids to play a round robin event against each other. There are lots of prizes to be won and many smiles to be had! Its all about the kids on this day.

            Nationals

            Nationals

            Proactive Tennis Group Travels with their top junior players to the nationals event in Bloemfontein once a year. This tour is “the big one” of the year and played by all the top players in the country. Our coaches travel with our touring team, chaperone them 24/7, watch their matches and provide valuable feedback after each match. The experience gained by each player after this tour is priceless- we love to see the learning!!

            Davis Cup

            Davis Cup

            Irene Country Club have had the privilege of hosting the Davis Cup Event, 3 years in a row! Proactive Tennis Group have assisted in running the admin side of the event behind the scenes, as well as organizing / sourcing / training the ball kids, development section, and advanced junior playing section. GO SOUTH AFRICA!!

            185,567

            String replaced

            439,677

            Balls destroyed

            120+

            Tennis Tournaments

            869

            Medals Earned

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            Contact

            Contact us for more information and to book your tennis lessons!

            Contact Info

            +27 79 703 4457 | +27 64 854 4856
            info@proactivetennis.co.za
            Postnet Suite 133
            P/Bag X32
            Highveld Park
            Centurion
            0169