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ABOUT BASELINE

BUILT FOR TENNIS,

FOCUSED ON DEVELOPMENT.

Baseline Performance combines tennis-specific assessment, evidence-based physical preparation and long-term athlete development to help players perform at every stage of their journey.

A SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS RESULTS

OUR APPROACH

 

ASSESS

Every athlete begins with a Performance Assessment to identify strengths, movement quality and key development priorities.

PLAN

An individualised training plan is built around your assessment results, goals and stage of development.

TRAIN

Develop strength, speed, movement and resilience through structured, progressive training.

RE-ASSESS

Measure progress, refine your program and set new performance priorities every 6–8 weeks to keep you improving.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND BASELINE​

​Where elite tennis experience meets evidence-based performance coaching.

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JO KARAITIANA

FOUNDER | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

  • Former WTA Professional Tennis Player
     

  • Masters in Strength and Conditioning 

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  • Tennis Australia National Academy Physical Preparation Coach
     

  • Former High-Performance Tennis Coach

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  • Specialising in Long-Term Development​​​

LORIS BERTOLACCI 

  • 30+ Years in Elite Sport

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  • Former Head S&C – Geelong Cats

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  • Performance Testing & Athlete Monitoring expert
     

  • Supported ATP, WTA, AFL and Olympic Athletes

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  • Specialist in rehabilitation and return to performance

PERFORMANCE SCIENTIST | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST

I've lived the pathway. Now my passion is helping the next generation navigate theirs.

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- Jo Karaitiana

 

Measure what matters. Train with purpose. Let performance guide every decision.

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- Loris Bertolacci

 

WHY BASELINE

TENNIS EXPERIENCE. ELITE PERFORMANCE SCIENCE.

TENNIS-SPECIFIC

Built around the physical demands of tennis—not generic athletic development.

ASSESSMENT DRIVEN

Objective testing guides every decision, from programming to progression.

PLAN

Programs are tailored to the athlete's age, stage of development, goals and assessment results.

INDIVIDUALISED

Every athlete follows a pathway designed for their age, stage and goals.

DEVELOP

Evidence-based strength and conditioning designed specifically for tennis athletes.

LONG-TERM FOCUS

Helping athletes build the physical qualities needed for lasting success.

Progression Pathway   

At Baseline Performance we believe in the right training at the right time. We measure and assess your athlete's movement, agility, fitness, strength and power, and place them in the most appropriate stage along the progressive pathway. 

AGES 8 - 10

FOUNDATION STRENGTH

AGES 10 - 12

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

AGES 12 - 14

PERFORMANCE PREP

AGES 14 -  18

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT

AGES 15 -  18

COLLEGE PREPARATION

16+ YRS

HIGH ATHLETE

PERFORMANCE

THE BASELINE PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE

RESULTS THAT MATTER
 

 

50+ COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to our athletes.

100+ ITF PLAYERS & CHAMPIONS

Developed and supported.

REPRESENTATIVES & CHAMPIONS

State, national and international level achievements.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 

Supporting athletes competing globally.

PROFESSIONALLY RANKED ATHLETES

Progressing into the ATP and WTA systems.

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BUILT FOR TENNIS.​​

Evidence-based physical preparation and long-term athlete development to help players perform at every stage of their journey.

READY TO START

Book a free consultation and discover the right starting point for your athlete

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