An on court workshop giving coaches a range of games and fun activities for a variety of situations form kiddies classes to advanced squads and private lessons to open days.  The course includes over 50 games and exercises to keep your lessons fresh and fun.

Next course:

Saturday 5 July 2008

West Wood Tennis Club

10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm

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Club and Event Programming

A successful and healthy tennis program requires planning and creativity to maintain interest and enthusiasm at any facility. This course will review tournaments, lesson programming, scheduling, promotion, leagues and match arranging. Also presented will be several special event ideas which can be used as additions to any program.

Competitive/Situational Games

An on-court workshop demonstrating action-packed games which can greatly supplement any tennis program. Each game provides a situation that targets a specific match play or technical skill. The addition of structured competitive games allows students to experience competitiveness in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The workshop is a must for tennis teachers, program directors and coaches. Plus, participants receive a handout that contains 60+ games.

Growing Kids, Growing the Game

A varied curriculum designed to teach ages 5-10. The course covers essential skills needed for working with children, including age relevant coaching methodology, appropriate use of courts, equipment and balls. A developmental approach to building essential skills to get kids playing the game quickly and develop fundamentals to maximize long term potential. More than 50 games, activities and progressions to get kids playing while emphasizing balance, coordination, agility and motor skills. Includes simple competition, programming and marketing.

Mental Training

This program is designed to enhance a player's mental toughness. The ability to concentrate, relax, focus and feel confident should complement a player's skills. Developing a positive mental attitude and approach to tennis competition can be significantly improved in numerous proven ways. This workshop will demonstrate techniques to develop a player's mental strength. It combines off-court and on-court activities.

Play Action Drills

Drills that simulate match play situations and promote sound, strategic development are the basics of this workshop. Service return, passing shots, ground strokes, volleys, reflex development, doubles positioning and transition to the net are only a few of the drills presented. This workshop is presented on court with participants experiencing the drills.

Successful Doubles

It's easy and fun to become an effective doubles teacher. This course will reveal the most-efficient methods for teaching the unique game of doubles. It will show how to get players to the correct position on every shot, how to teach players to manage time on the court to their best advantage, how to explain each doubles position's specific responsibilities and numerous other objectives. Also included is information on teaching effective volleying and lob coverage.

Tennis Business Management

Developing professionally requires competence in many areas: club programming, scheduling, staffing, interviewing, club operations, marketing, budgeting, time management and compensation. Management and business skills are essential elements for the tennis director, head professional, teaching pro or facility manager looking to further their professional development. This course will summarize many of the essential components of a successful tennis business manager.