A Recreational Coach Workshop is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level. 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.
Taught by a specially trained, certified teaching professional, this active 6-hour session covers:
• Teaching large groups
• The games-based approach to coaching
• Running effective team practices
Upon completion of the six-hour workshop, attendees will:
• Be eligible for the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Developmental Coach Classification
• Be able to effectively run entry level groups and teams
• Receive access to the latest in transition ball technology and additional coaching resources
Our faculty are all certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and/or USPTA and have received special training from the USTA. The USTA assigns trainers based on reasonable time and travel requirements. Once a trainer is assigned to a workshop, he or she will work with the host site director to ensure all appropriate arrangements are made for a successful workshop. Workshops must have a minimum of 20 participants.
Recreational Coaches Workshops in the Southern Section
City | State | Date | Address | Time | Cost | Contact | Contact Phone # | Trainer |
Fort Smith | AR | 6/2 | Fort Smith Athletic Club | 11:30am-6pm | $10 | Crystal Laster | 479-783-9282 | Billy Power |
Southport | NC | 6/2 | Lockwood Folly Park | 9am-3:30pm | $15 | Karen Holbrook | 910-253-6986 | Scott Handback |
Memphis | TN | 6/7 | Whitehaven Tennis Center | 9am-3:30pm | $20 | Kent Smith | 901-237-5677 | Rick Grisham |
Louisville | KY | 6/23 | Newberg Petersberg Park | 10am-4:30pm | $10 | Claude Benford | 502-479-8920 | Jason Miller |