All Sports School Coaching Clinic coming to Seattle
The GTM/Coaches Choice Northwest All Sports Clinic hosted by All Sports School will be held February 11-14, 2010 in Seattle. The clinic features coaching sessions for all sports including those focused specifically on tennis. Each day of the clinic is packed full of hourly sessions and you are free to attend as many as you wish. Also, there will be exhibitors displaying the latest in sports and athletic equipment who look forward to answering any questions you might have.
The Northwest All Sport Clinic will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Seattle Airport and special room rates are available. Please click here for more information and to register for the GTM/Coaches Choice Northwest All Sports Clinic.
All Sports School focuses on both the basics of technique and the latest winning strategies being employed across the country. You will have the opportunity to listen and learn from some of the finest coaches from all over the country. All Sports School encourages women, men, little league coaches and parents to attend this coaching clinic and improve your knowledge and coaching skills.
Over 5000 coaches now attend All Sports School clinics annually to hear the finest coaches in the world speak. Past speakers include Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, Dick Vermeil, Bill Walsh, Dean Smith, Bobby Knight, Jim Palmer, Pat Summit, Lute Olson, Jack Kramer, Billy Martin, Mike Krzyzewski, Lou Holtz, Brian Gimmillaro, Vic Braden, and Dusty Baker.
Workshops and clinics to enhance your coaching skills
Are you interested in coaching tennis? Would you like to expand your knowledge and skills in coaching? By attending a coach workshop or clinic, YOU can get the tools you need for success!
In addition to USTA sponsored coach trainings such as Recreational Coach Workshops and Recreational QuickStart Tennis Workshops, other trainings hosted by tennis and coaching orgainzations in the Pacific Northwest are held throughout the section during the year. To learn more about upcoming coach workshops and clinics, please click HERE.
USTA Coaching Education and Sport Science Newsletter
Please click
here for the latest edition of the USTA Coaching Education and Sport Science Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to provide coaches with up-to-date resources related to coaching education and sport science.
Each edition of the newsletter brings together important information from a number of sources and puts it in one place for your convenience. Please feel free to direct questions, comments or suggestions to any of the following:
Anne Pankhurst, BA (Hons), Dipl Phys. Ed., Dipl Adv. Sport Coaching - Administrator, Coaching Education -
pankhurst@usta.com
Jessica Battaglia, MS, ATC - Assistant, Coaching Education and Sport Science -
battaglia@usta.com
High School Tennis Coach
No-Cut Recognition and Support
The USTA wants to recognize and thank all high school tennis coaches who implement a no-cut policy. These coaches play a critical role in our sport by allowing young players the opportunity to be part of a team representing their high school. By keeping kids on the team, they are allowed to develop as players and as well-rounded people. They experience the greatest element of high school sports – the opportunity to participate on a team with their friends representing their school.
The USTA will recognize every coach who registers online as a no-cut coach through the national media. Each year the USTA will select two representatives from this group and make special recognition to these coaches at the USTA Tennis Teachers’ Conference in New York City. The coaches will also attend the opening session of the US Open. For those coaches who would like to implement a no-cut policy but have questions or obstacles, the USTA has established an advisory team of coaches who can offer advice, guidance and resources.
The USTA appreciates all of the extra work that goes into keeping additional players on your team. To register for the High School Tennis Coach No-Cut Recognition click
here. For more information email the
High School Advisory Team at
highschool@usta.com.
The USTA Pacific Northwest would like to recognize the high school tennis coaches who have registered as a High School No-Cut Coach. Thank you for all you do to promote tennis play for ALL! Please click
here to view the names of USTA Pacific Northwest High School No-Cut Coaches.
Resources for Coaches
Visit these sites for tips and hints on becoming a coach or becoming a better coach:
Unites States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is the largest association of teaching professionals in the U.S.
Read about the benefits of becoming a member or click
here to view a list of upcoming USPTA certification testing dates that will be at various locations throughout the U.S.
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is the world's largest association of tennis teachers and coaches.
Visit their site for more information or click
here to view a list of upcoming PTR certification testing dates that will be held at various locations throughout the U.S.
ASEP & ORPA
The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) has been in the business of sport education for 25 years and they can bring that expertise and experience to your organization through their many partnerships and offerings.
ASEP and the Oregon Recreation & Park Association (ORPA) have partnered to provide educational resources to the many individuals involved in running and coaching youth sports programs. Click
here for more information.
National Recreation and Park AssociationNational Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) schools and conferences are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. These events are valuable resources to the advancement of research and the professional development of attendees. NRPA invites you to review their
calendar of events and attend those events that best meet your information needs and interests.
Washington Recreation & Park Association Washington Recreation & Park Association (WRPA) is a not-for-profit professional and public interest organization comprised of over 1,600 members. WRPA is dedicated to enhancing and promoting parks, recreation, and arts pursuits in Washington State. Click
here to see how they can help you with your programming in Washington.
School coaches and administrators
Coaches and administrators involved with tennis in the schools will find valuable resources by visiting the following sites:
QuickStart Tennis - Parents and Physical EducatorsTransition tennis equipment such as modified and foam balls can be the key to getting your children and students in the game quickly with success. Click
here for more information about QuickStart Tennis.
Physical education teachers can learn more about tennis in PE by clicking
here. You'll find many resources to offer your kids a fun tennis experience in-school.
Drills and strategies
Download these PDFs for drills and strategies to help you execute the best practices no matter what the size of your group:
Top 10 Drills and Games Every Coach Should Know
Conducting Effective Team Practices
Singles and Doubles Strategies for the Recreational Player
Large Group Drills