This is for anyone interested in working with recreational players, especially young kids in the quickstart format that has been so successful thus far in Walla Walla.
-John
Hello All Tennis Teaching Enthusiasts:
We are hosting a USTA Recreational Coaches Workshop in Lewiston, Id for anyone interested in coaching or instructing tennis.
We thought you or someone you might know may be interested in this event. Feel free to forward this message to them.
What is the USTA Recreational Coach Workshop about?
It is interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level.
It will be taught by a specially trained, certified teaching professional, the active 6-hour session covers:
• Teaching large groups
• The games-based approach to coaching
• The QuickStart Tennis format
• Running effective team practices
• The Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know
The faculty are all certified by the PTR and/or USPTA and have received special training from the USTA.
Providing high quality instructors and coaches will make your program more attractive to local consumers.
Who attends a Recreational Coach Workshop?
These workshops are an excellent primer for new coaches as well as a valuable refresher course for those with teaching experience but who seek more current methods and effective tools. Past attendees include:
• Parents seeking the basics in coaching and organizing team tennis
• Park and Recreation instructors, high school, and seasonal coaches
• Coaches teaching kids and adults who are new to the game
• Current players seeking part-time teaching jobs
Upon completion of the six-hour workshop, attendees will:
• Become eligible for membership as a PTR Recreational Coach and in USPTA as a Developmental Coach.
(Please note that these are educational memberships, not teaching certifications. Also, the USTA does not certify teaching professionals.
If you are interested in becoming a certified teaching pro, please contact the PTR or USPTA.)
• Be able to effectively run entry level groups and teams.
• Receive access to the latest in transition ball technology and additional coaching resources.
The Details
What: USTA Recreational Coach Workshop
When: March 6th 9am-4pm
Cost: $15, please make checks out to LCSC Tennis Center and send to:
LCSC Tennis Center
500 8th Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
Food (important stuff): Lunch will be provided.
Where: Held at the LCSC Tennis Center located on the Lewis-Clark State College campus
(Culdesac West of 10th Ave and 6th St.) Located just across the river from Clarkston, WA, SE Washington
Deadline: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010. The USTA will provide an instructor for every 20 participants, early registration is required.
If you are interested in signing up or have more questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call us at:
Lewis-Clark State College Tennis Center Attn: Kai Fong or Jeanne Poxleitner 208-792-2309.
