2003
Workshop Agenda
(See
what your fellow coaches said about our first workshop!)
This
pre-season tune-up takes coaches from day one of their
season through the play-offs. *Denotes on-court
session
Saturday
10:00
am-12:00 -- Registration
12:00-12:45 -- Intro to Sport Science
...Do your drills violate the physiology of tennis?
Will your practices degrade stroke mechanics? Why don't
your stroke corrections last?
...A practical overview of four sports sciences
that strongly affect your coaching: Physiology;
Biomechanics; Motor Learning; Sport Psychology.
1:00-2:00
-- Singles Video
...Includes strategies, tactics and strokes
necessary to compete at the recreational (not pro) level.
Includes drills.
2:15-3:00
-- Planning the Season*
...Recommendations and guidelines for planning a
season of drills and practices using a three-stage plan.
3:15-4:00
-- Singles and Doubles Strategies*
...A review of fundamental strategies and tactics,
based on match-play statistics. Includes drills for
teaching tactics.
4:15-5:00
-- Conditioning, Injury
Treatment and Prevention*
...Suggestions for team fitness and footwork
workouts. An overview of common injuries and
recommendations for preventing and treating them.
6:00 --
Pizza Welcome
7:00 -- Drill Session or TeamTennis (TBA)
Sunday
9:00-9:45
am -- Planning Practices*
...The components of a complete, model practice are
discussed and demonstrated.
10:00-10:45
am -- Return of Serve*
...An overview of footwork, technique and tactics
shows coaches how to develop an attacking return.
11:00-11:45
pm -- Teaching Girls to Serve*
...Both the “frying pan” and loop serves
are discussed to show how to make both effective.
12:00-1:00
-- Lunch/Doubles Video
...Includes strategies, tactics and strokes
necessary to compete at the recreational (not pro) level.
Includes drills.
1:15-2:15
-- Coaching Forum
...Basic advice on team building, discipline,
coaching styles, team rules, transition to college, etc.
Coaches Q&A.
The workshop leader is
USHSTCA executive director, Steve Milano
The USHSTCA
will hold a workshop in your area if expenses (airfare,
hotel and mailing) can be covered. E-mail
the office for more details.
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