Tennis LongevityStay on court. Play your best tennis into your seventies and beyond
A 12-week, evidence-based exercise physiology program designed by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for tennis players 40+. Move better. Hit harder. Protect the shoulder, elbow and back for as long as you want to play.
Tennis injuries aren't bad luck. They're four trainable systems quietly degrading at once.
If you've felt the elbow flare, the shoulder grumble after a long session, or that dull lower-back ache the day after a match — that's not age. It's rotator cuff capacity, thoracic mobility, hip-shoulder separation and forearm endurance all declining at once. Trained correctly, every one of those systems responds at any age.
This Playbook is the systematic, evidence-based program Neil uses in clinic — distilled into a self-directed twelve-week format. It's built for players who want to stay on court into their seventies, not chase a quick fix.
Four pillars of a tennis-ready body.
Shoulder & Cuff
Rotator cuff, scapular control, thoracic rotation. The foundation that keeps the serve durable.
Elbow Resilience
Forearm endurance, grip strength, eccentric loading. The work that keeps tennis elbow off the court.
Lower-Body Power
Glutes, hips, single-leg control. The base that produces split-step explosiveness without taxing the back.
Anti-Rotation Core
Trunk stability under load. The system that protects the spine through every stroke.
What players say after 12 weeks with Neil.
My elbow was telling me to give the game up at 62. Twelve weeks in, I'm playing twice a week pain-free and serving harder than I have in five years.
I rebuilt the rotator cuff strength I lost after a shoulder injury. The program is honest about timeframes — slow, steady, and it actually worked.
Every drill in this Playbook makes sense — Neil explains why. As a long-time player I finally understand the gap between 'fit' and 'tennis-fit'.
Longevity Playbook Launch
Three ways to start.
Self-paced PDF, PDF plus a personal consult, or a 12-week guided partnership with Neil. Every tier includes lifetime PDF access and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
The Tennis Longevity Playbook
The complete downloadable program. Self-paced.
- The 60-page Tennis Longevity Playbook (PDF)
- Daily 10-min mobility flow
- Pre-match warm-up — printable, fits in your bag
- Tennis injury-prevention guide
- 12-week training calendar
- Lifetime PDF access
Playbook + 1:1 Consult
The Playbook, personalised to your body in a 1:1 with Neil.
- Everything in Tier 1
- One 45-min 1:1 video consult with Neil
- Personalised program based on your movement & injury history
- Email summary with action steps
- Joint-safe progressions for shoulders or elbow flare-ups
- Direct email follow-up for 30 days
Tennis Performance Partnership
12 weeks of guided coaching with Neil. The most thorough option.
- Everything in Tier 1
- Four 45-min 1:1 consults over 12 weeks
- Email support between consults
- Bonus Longevity Foundations PDF
- 12-month maintenance roadmap
- Direct line to Neil for the whole program
Try it for 30 days, risk-free.
If the first four weeks don't show you a clear improvement in mobility or comfort, we'll refund every dollar. No questions, no clinical paperwork.
Train all three sports for less.
Get the Golf, Tennis and Surf Playbooks together — built for the multi-sport coastal athlete who refuses to slow down.
- All three 60-page Longevity Playbooks (Golf, Tennis, Surf)
- All three pre-game warm-ups — printable, fits in any bag
- All three injury-prevention guides
- Universal daily 10-min mobility flow
- Lifetime PDF access — yours forever
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Your 12-week journey with Neil.
Movement screen
Goal-setting and a 12-week roadmap built around your shoulder, elbow and body.
First review
Adjust the program, troubleshoot any niggles, lock the foundations.
Power phase
Transition into speed work; refine stroke-specific drills.
Performance review
Measure gains, lock in your long-term maintenance plan.
Built for tennis players who refuse to slow down.
This is for you if…
- You're 40 to 80 and want to stay on court for the next decade
- You're willing to commit 35–45 minutes, three times a week
- You want to understand why your shoulder and elbow hurt — and fix it
- You want a structured program — not random YouTube exercises
This isn't for you if…
- You have an active injury or recent surgery — book a consult first
- You want a quick fix that doesn't require consistent effort
- You're not willing to do three sessions per week
Twenty years rebuilding athletes. Now self-directed for you.
Neil is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and ESSA-registered practitioner based on the Central Coast of NSW. For two decades he's worked with surgeons, GPs and clubs to help tennis players stay on court longer — particularly through the decades when most athletes quietly fade.
The Atleta Playbooks are the same protocols he uses in clinic, distilled into a self-directed format anyone can follow.
Not ready to commit? Try Neil's free 5-day mobility starter.
A free printable guide — five short mobility sessions, one for each morning, targeting the ranges most tennis players over 50 lose first. Ten minutes a day, no equipment.
The questions tennis players ask us most.
How do I know if I'm too old to start?
What if I have an active injury?
How much time per week does it actually take?
Do I need a gym?
Will this actually help my tennis elbow?
What kind of results can I actually expect?
What happens after the 12 weeks?
The next decade of your tennis starts today.
Twelve weeks from now, you can be moving better, serving harder, and looking forward to every match.