USTA RHODE ISLAND: Instructors, Coaches & Officials
Dear Recreational Coach:
Teach large groups? Then you'll want to check out our new, animated Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know. These games handle a minimum of 4-8 players per court, can be operated by the coach or the students, and are adaptable to various skill levels. By using these games in your practices, players will have fun while honing their skills and tactics. And having fun means greater retention for all players in your program!
Are you looking to purchase foam and low-compression balls but can't find any?
Go to www.froogle.com and search for: Pro Penn Star ball, Wilson EZ hit ball, Gamma Revolution Ball, and Dunlop Speedball. You will find several stores where you can buy these products. You can also purchase foam balls at the USTA store.
Attention High School Tennis Coaches!
The USTA is recognizing all high school tennis coaches who implement a no-cut policy by keeping all players on their team. For more information and to register as a no-cut coach, click here. For help with the obstacles that implementing a no-cut team presents, the USTA has established the High School No-Cut Advisory Team of experienced and successful no-cut high school coaches. Meet these stellar coaches and learn their secrets for offering successful practices and matches for all the players on their teams by clicking here.
The USTA Coaching Education and Sport Science E-Newsletter (PDF) is designed to provide coaches with up to date resources related to coaching education and sport science. Each edition of the e-newsletter brings together information from a number of sources and puts it in one place - so you don't have to look for it yourself.
Looking for tennis coaching and teaching opportunities?
Contact your local Park, club, High School, Middle School, and Community Center to inquire about coaching prospects in your community. Click here for volunteer opportunities through the USTA.
Attending a Recreational Coach Workshop is the first step in learning to introduce the game to others. If you are interested in receiving teaching certification, please visit the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
The USTA's Coaching Youth Tennis online course includes the Coaching Youth Tennis book and the 30-minute Games Approach to Coaching Tennis video.
Let us know what you thought of the Recreational Coach Workshop. E-mail rcw@usta.com with comments or questions.
DID YOU KNOW... According to a Sporting Good Manufacturing Association (SGMA) survey, TENNIS is the only traditional sport that has grown in participation in the past 5 years - up 10.3%.
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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 a 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 U.S. 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 go to http://www.usta.com/forms/coaches/highschool.sps E-mail highschool@usta.com to reach the High School Advisory Team
To register for the High School Tennis Coach No-Cut Recognition go to http://www.usta.com/forms/coaches/highschool.sps
E-mail highschool@usta.com to reach the High School Advisory Team
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PTR on Campus
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Who is eligible for PTR on Campus? Full time students age 16-23 with at least a 4.0 NTRP rating
Professional Tennis Registry has launched a new program to encourage high school and college students to consider a career in tennis teaching and coaching. PTR on Campus makes PTR certification and membership available and affordable to full time college students who are playing for varsity tennis, competing in USA Team Tennis on Campus, are majoring in Recreation, or who were high school tennis players with 4.0 NTRP.
PTR on Campus will run from September through June and has already been held at various universities around the country including, Maine, Texas Tech, Washington, Furman, St. Mary's, Ouachita Baptist, South Alabama and South Carolina State. More colleges and universities are being considered and added to the program every week.
“There is a huge void in the number of younger people teaching tennis today,” said Dan Santorum, PTR’s CEO. “PTR on Campus addresses this issue and will help ensure a younger generation of tennis teaching professionals will continue to grow the game.”
In an effort to grow the game, college students are offered the opportunity to learn to teach tennis, obtain liability insurance and maintain PTR membership at prices most students can afford. In exchange, students are asked to give back to their communities by providing 10 hours of free tennis lessons. Through the education provided by the PTR on Campus program, students who teach tennis can help pay their tuition, supplement their income, or save for the future. In addition, they will be prepared for a full or part-time career in tennis if they so choose.
For further information regarding specific places and dates, college student discounts, or to host a PTR on Campus Workshop, 800-421-6289 or 843-785-7244 or email him at jack@ptrtennis.org.
PTR on Campus Training coming to South County in 2010 - June
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USPTA offers unequalled opportunities for tennis-teaching professionals to improve their teaching skills and increase their business knowledge. The Association also serves as a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experience among its members. USPTA is governed nationally by a democratically elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Executive Committee includes two officers from each of the associations 17 regional divisions, plus the eight-member national Board of Directors and three past presidents. All officers are elected by the membership through divisional and national elections. Various committees are appointed at both the national and divisional levels. The daily administration of USPTA is overseen by the CEO at the World Headquarters in Houston. Approximately 12,000 USPTA members work in the United States. The rest represent more than 60 countries around the world. Todays tennis teachers are expected to assume a variety of business and social responsibilities in addition to their traditional job functions. USPTA helps prepare its members to meet these challenges. The majority of USPTAs membership consists of Professional-level members who work full time in the tennis industry. Professionals are rated at three levels, with Professional 1 being the highest, according to their scores on a five-part certification exam. USPTA Professionals have job titles including general manager, director of tennis, assistant professional and coach. They direct tennis businesses, develop tennis programming, oversee tennis operations, teach lessons and coach teams at all types of facilities, such as private and commercial clubs, public tennis centers and parks, colleges and schools. |
Wednesday, April 30
Newest USPTA member benefit is online resource
