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Drills
- SSPr459 Quick Reactions and Training
- SSC460 Approach and Target Volley
- GaC698 Toss and Score
- GaC699 Timed to Win
GC188 Fast Pass (with audio)- SRPr355 Serve and Hit (with audio)
- SSC457 Height and Depth Co-op (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: "All Court verse Aggressive Baseline" (1st sample)
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: "All Court verse Aggressive Baseline" (2nd sample)
Programming
- #25 Member — New Player Event
Description, Format and schedule
Letter
Flyer
Sign-up
Marketing
- Tennis Tip #25 Play from Your Partner’s Positio
Drills
- SRC359 Turn, Bend and Throw
- SRC360 Tell & Show
- SSC458 Racket Bounce & Toss
- GaC697 Shoot the "3"
-
GPT200 Groundstroke Breakdown (with audio)
- VC271 Circus Volleys (with audio)
- SRC354 Serve Practice with Snap (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: "Aggressive Baseline verse Aggressive Baseline" (1st sample)
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: "Aggressive Baseline verse Aggressive Baseline" (2nd sample)
Handouts
- H160 Performance Profiling Handouts
- H161 General Performance Profile
- H162 Game Situation Performance Profile - Serving
- H163 Blank Performance Profile
Making your Job Easier
- Tennis Ball "Trophies" by George Scullen
Drills
- GPT203 Hit and Shuffle
- VC271 Circus Volleys
- GaC696 Push and Score
- CF732 Dodge Ball
- GC186 Big Forehand Bonus (with audio)
- VC269 Target Volley II (with audio)
- SRC357 Serve and Volley Success (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse All Court” (1st sample)
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse All Court” (2nd sample)
Clay Court Maintenance
- This new section provides ideas, tips, worksheets, etc about clay court maintenance.
Clay Court Maintenance Checklist Worksheet
Making your Job Easier
- "Cone Game" by Rebecca Laughton USPTA
Drills
- SSC455 Approach, Lob and Play
- SSC456 Team Lob and Smash
- SSC457 Height and Depth Co-op
- DoC552 Swinging Volley and In
- GC198 Forehand Picture and Copy (with audio)
- VC249 Volley-Volley Trainer (with audio)
- SSPT447 Serve and Smash (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse Serve and Volley” (1st sample)
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse Serve and Volley” (2nd sample)
Professional Forum
- Doug Cash has joined our Professional Advisory Board! We will highlight a section (each month) from his article,
#7 “Ten Rules for Making Tennis a Career and How to Make More Money in 2008”
This Month: “Know how you are being evaluated and how it affects your pay”
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- #12 Director of Tennis Sample Job Description
- #13 Tennis Professional Sample Job Description
Drills
- GC201 Big Forehand Team Run
- SRC358 Serve and/or Hit
- GaC694 Team Alley Rally
- GaC695 Closing Volley and Team Help
- GPT199 Groundstroke Basics (with audio)
- VC265 Volley Challenge (with audio)
- CF720 Spider Racket Roll (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse Counter Puncher” (1st sample)
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Singles Strategy: “Aggressive Baseline verse Counter Puncher” (2nd sample)
Match Coaching Forum
- Question: How do you evaluate your players?
- Comments from Anni Miller (5-time USPTA National Coach of the Year)
Making Your Job Easier
- Sending Postcard Letters; Karl Hale from the Donalda Club in Canada uses this simple but very effective technique
to add value. He and his staff use the postcards to communicate, congratulate and thank members. It takes a little
time and a small cost but makes a big difference!
Drills
- VC270 Lose a Limb Volley
- SRC356 Serve verses Return
- SRC357 Serve and Volley Success
- GaC693 Gladiator Points
- SRSPr338 Toss Tips 101 (with audio)
- SSC437 Up and Back (with audio)
- GaC626 Alley Throw (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Private Lessons: New Players/Beginners Category: Strategy: “Strategy and scoring”
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Serves: “Developing serve and return shot patterns”
Professional Forum
- Doug Cash has joined our Professional Advisory Board! We will highlight a section (each month) from his article,
#7 “Ten Rules for Making Tennis a Career and How to Make More Money in 2008”
This Month: “Teach Group Lessons”
Marketing
- Flyer #13: Jr. Tennis Highlight Brochure (Activities and Instructional Paths)
Drills
- SRPr355 Serve and Hit
- SRC354 Serve Practice with Snap
- GaC691 Tag the Dummy
- GaC692 Musical Dots
- VSPr261 Toss Two, Hit One (with audio)
- GaC641 Combo Game (with audio)
- CF730 Shuffle and Recover (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Private Lessons: New Players/Beginners Category: Strategy: “Strategy 101”
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges Category: Groundstrokes: “Developing the offensive and defensive slice”
Professional Forum
- Doug Cash has joined our Professional Advisory Board! We will highlight a section (each month) from his article,
#7 “Ten Rules for Making Tennis a Career and How to Make More Money in 2008”
This Month: “Each Year Raise Your Prices”
Make Your Job Easier
- “Tennis Kittens” (Spike Gonzales)
Action-oriented tennis instruction for 45-60 minutes, followed by a 15-30 minute playground period
About Tennis Kittens
Flyer (link to the Flyer)
Drills
- VPr268 Volley Three
- VC269 Target Volley II
- SSC454 Approach and Volley Practice
- DoSPr551 Crosscourts Moving In
- SSSPr413 Switch and Smash (with audio)
- GaC675 Badminton Tennis (with audio)
- CF702 First Step Drill II (with audio)
Flash & Audio Added
- SSC423 Lobbers verses Smashers
Handouts
- H159 Charting - Singles
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges — Category: Doubles: “Improving Net Play in Doubles”
- Team Practices: High School/Colleges — Category: Serve/Return: “Serve Strategies in Doubles”
Marketing
- Lesson Planner (revised and new information added)
- Lesson Process (revised and new information added)
Drills
- SRC353 Serves and Overheads (at targets)
- DoC549 Power Poach I
- DoC550 Power Poach II
- CF731 Tennis Specific Movements
- VSPr223 Place the Volley (with audio)
- SSC453 Mini Tennis Scatter (with audio)
- CF702 First Step Drill (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- PCarV7206 It Feels like a Volley
- PCarD7606 No Troubles in Doubles
Programs
- Teaching Mental Toughness with the Help of Mom (Two worksheets)
Marketing
- 2008 Tennis Calendar
(Each month is a different word file making it easy to add your ` information and print and/or email a specific month to your players.
Each month also has a tennis tactic tip, tennis graphic and a space to add reminders.) - 2008 One Page Calendar Highlights
(A one page overview of the year that contains each month and a space to add your 2008 highlight events.)
Drills
- GPT200 Groundstroke Breakdown
- VSPr267 Volley Crosscourts
- SC453 Mini Tennis Scatter
- F730 Shuffle and Recover
-
GSPr180 Back Out (with audio)
- SSC451 Scramble (with audio)
- DoC535 Doubles Run (with audio)
- CF713 Four Cone Split
-
CF723 Spider Lunge
- CF725 Spider Run
Flash and audio added to:
Lesson Plans
- PCarG7106 Up and Back
- PCarSR7305 Serve Mojo
Marketing
- Tennis Ball Can Marketing; Self Promotion
Mental Game Forum
- #13 What can you control in a match?
Dr. Bryce Young, Peak Performance Training
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- #11 Reviewing Staff Worksheet (II)
Drills
- GPT199 Groundstroke Basics
- VC266 Volley Keep Away
- DoC548 Team Movement, Lob
- GaC690 Popcorn Tennis
- GC145 5 on 1 (with audio)
- VPr208 Four Corners (with audio)
- DoSPr502 Tennis-Sac (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- GaC653 5 Balls at the Net
- CF705 Fast Step
- CF706 Alley Jumps
Lesson Plans
- PCarSR7304 Serve Right In
- PCarD7605 Two as One
Handouts
- H157 Cardio Tennis Chart I (Target Heart Rates)
- H158 Cardio Tennis Chart II (Quick Find Target)
Programs Worksheets
- #4 Completion Certification Form
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- #10 Reviewing Staff Worksheet (I)
Drills
- GC198 Forehand Picture & Copy
- SRSPr352 Doubles Return Practice
- SSC452 Tag Team Mini Tennis
- GaC689 Red Light, Green Light
- GC194 Shooting Ducks (with audio)
-
SRSPr352 Doubles Return Practice (with audio)
- DoC547 Two and Play (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- DoC526 Poach & Switch
-
GaC619 Teamwork
-
GaC648 Team Bounce (New Players)
Lesson Plans
- PCarG7105 Cover the Court
- PCarV7205 Volley All Day Long
Mental Coaching Forum
- Question: Why Can't I Concentrate? Five Focus Drills for Coaches and Players
- Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- Be a Positive Teacher
Drills
- VC265 Volley Challenge
- DoC546 Alley, Alley
- DoC547 Two and Play
- CF729 Line Drill
- VC252 Volley Catch (with audio)
- SRC345 Who Serves (with audio)
- DoC541 Reverse Attack (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- DoSPr501 Move Right
- DoC522 Poach and Feed In
- DoC525 Team Movement
Handouts
- H156 Racquet Restringing Form
Lesson Plans
- PCarV7204 Nothing but a Volley
- PCarD7604 Two Steppin
Coaching Forum
- Question #18: What are some ways to prepare players for a match?
Comments from: Jody Hyden (Former Women’s Coach – Duke University)
Drills
- GC197 1,2 Bounce & Progression
- VC264 Target Volley
- DoC545 Practice Poach & Play
- GaC688 4 on 4 Elimination
- DoC543 Volley to the "T" (with audio)
- DoC544 Volley to the "T" II (with audio)
- GaC639 Around the World (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- SSPr402 Jog Tennis
- SSC426 DO Lob
- SSC441 Back, Up and Play
will help with creating camp excitement and developing your summer staff)
Lesson Plans
- Camp (All Levels 4 day-12 hour with Friday Rain Date)
Programming
-
Level Testing Program
Introduction
Levels, Requirements, and Rules
Level Cards and Questions
Level Listings Sample Pages
Make Your Job Easier (This is a new section with great ideas from teaching professionals)
Picking up Balls, made Fun (Paul Bartholomai, PTR, USPTA)
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- #6 Grip Consistency Handout
- #7 Safety and Teaching Tips
- #8 Ball Pick Ups
Drills
- SSC451 Scramble
- DoC543 Volley to the “T”
- DoC544 Volley to the “T” II
- GaC687 Dodge Volley
- GPr101 Around the World (with audio)
- DoC540 Attack (with audio)
- GC187 Hit and Run (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- SSPr444 Quick Overheads
- SSC418 Bounce and Hit Approach ShotsI
- SSC422 Service Line Overheads (2)
- PCarG7104 Believe in (groundstroke) Miracles
- PCarSR7303 Another Serve in the Wall
Make Your Job Easier (This is a new section with great ideas from teaching professionals)
Creative option for Mall Tennis (Pat Whitworth)
Match Coaching Forum
Question: What are some general ideas that you tell a high school player during changeovers?
Comments from: Coaches Anni Miller and Lindsey Linker
Drills
- VC263 Volley King
- DoC542 Doubles Quick Warm-up
- GaC686 Keep Away
- CF711 Dynamic Warm-up
Videos
- GPr101 Around the World (with audio)
- DoC540 Attack (with audio)
- GC187 Hit and Run (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- SRC343 Toss Relays
- SSPr405 Drop Shot I
- SSSPr439 Offensive Transition
Lesson Plans
- Cardio PCarSR7302 Return to Sender
- Cardio PCarV7203 Good Golley Volley
Handouts
- Tennis Update Card
Programming
-
Pro-Junior Tennis Marathon (Revenue or Charity Producing Program)
Format
Sales Letters (2)
Sign-up Sheets (2)
Sponsor Letter
Drills
- VPT262 Volley and Switch
- DoC541 Reverse Attack
- GaC684 Racket-less
- GaC685 Caterpillar
Videos
- GC139 Groundstroke 20 (with audio)
- VPr209 Volley-in (with audio)
- SSPr401 Mini-tennis (with audio
Flash and audio added to:
- SRC318 Super Spin Serve
- SRC320 Serving for the Record
- SRC326 Air Return
- SRC336 Serve and Volley "3" Drill
Lesson Plans
- Cardio PCarG7103 Groundies and Games
- Cardio PCarD7603 Everybody's Moving and Grooving
Tennis Mixer Fixer
- Team Manager (Set up challenge matches plus keep track of player and team records)
Mental Game Forum
- Question: How does imagery work? Comments from Dr. Bryce Young
Drills
- GPT196 Open Spaces
- SRC351 Serve Combo
- DoC540 Attack
- GaC683 Football
Videos
- GPr111 Goals-n-Tennis (with audio)
- SRPr306 Serve-Volley-Play
- SSPr404 Hand-eye (with audio)
Flash and audio added to:
- VPT236 Low Volley
- VPT248 Slalom Volley
- SRSPr317 Lob-Return
- SRC341 Serve and Volley Practice
Lesson Plans
- Cadio PCarV7202 Party at the Net
- Cardio PCarD7602 It Takes Two
Marketing
- Tennis Tip
#24 "Release the Champion from Within" - Hey Pro Suggestion Form
Drills
- GC194 Shooting Ducks
- GC195 Shooting Ducks II
Drill or Game with a Story
- GaC681 Harry Potter – Triwizard Cup (with tennis riddles)
- GaC682 Speed Racer
Videos
- VC244 Volley Run (with audio)
- CF727 Service Box Bump (with audio)
- CF728 Pac Man (with audio)
-
Flash and audio added to:
- VC242 Overhead Volley
- VC246 Volley Relay
- VC247 Pro Combination
- VC251 Volley and Move
Lesson Plans
- Cardio PCarSR7301 Let’s Serve!
- Cardio PCarD7601 Doubles Tango
Can of FUN!
-
Crossword Puzzle (Scoring)
Marketing
-
Tennis Tip
#23 "Mix up Your Formations to Mix up Your Opponents"
Drills
- VSPr261 Toss Two, Hit One
- SSC450 Fast Feet Slow Swing
- GaC679 3 Shot King
Drill or Game with a Story
- GaC680 Star Wars (with trivia questions)
Videos
- GaC676 Mini-tennis Hit and Run Game (with audio)
- SRC349 Initial Serve and Return (with audio)
- CF722 Push-up Grab Tournament (with audio)
-
Flash and audio added to:
- VC229 Volley verses Approach
- VC230 Pro Serve – You Volley
- VC234 Volley verses The Pro
- VC241 Up, Back and Over
Lesson Plans
- Cardio PcarG7101 Make that Forehand a Weapon
- Cardio PcarG7102 Backhands and Boogie
- Cardio PcarV7201 Volley Drills and Games
Marketing
-
Tennis Ball Can Top Marketing Idea
Drills
- SRC350 Serve Stations
- GaC676 Mini-tennis Hit and Run Game
- GaC677 Zoo
- GaC678 Survivor II
Videos
- VPr255 Two Ball Catch and Hit (with audio)
- SRPr303 Walk and Serve (with audio)
- SRPr304 Balance Serve 1 (with audio)
- SRPr304 Balance Serve 2 (with audio)
Flash and audio added to: - VSPr222 In the Air
- VSPr227 Volley and Recover
- VSPr253 Front and Back
- VC228 2-Back verses 1-Up, No Bounce Net Play
Lesson Plans
- Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced: Volleys “Improve your volley today”
- Team Practice – USTA & Leagues: Approach Shots “Approach shot tips and strategies”
Programming
Thanksgiving Programs
- Turkey Tennis Letter
- Turkey Play Tennis All Day Flyer
- Turkey Play Tennis All Day Sign-up
- Thanksgiving Tennis Mixer & Recipe Swap Letter
- Thanksgiving Tennis Mixer & Recipe Swap Flyer
- Thanksgiving Tennis Mixer & Recipe Swap Sign-up
- Thanksgiving Ball of Thanks Format
- Thanksgiving Ball of Thanks
- Thanksgiving Trivia
- Thank You Lette
Marketing
- 2007 Tennis Calendar (with tennis tips)
Drills
- VC260 Back of the Bus
- GaC675 Badminton Tennis
- CF728 Pac Man
Videos
- GPr173 3, 6 and 12 (with audio)
- VPr204 One Hand Bandit (with audio)
- VPr211 Volley-Away (with audio)
-
Flash and audio added to:
- GC161 Short and Deep
- GC168 Pro Involved
- GC182 Bounce & Hit w/ Team Catchers
- VSPr220 Closing the Net Sequence
Lesson Plans
- Semi-Private Lesson - Specialty Shots: Intermediate/Advanced "Develop touch shots and drop shots"
- High School Team Practice - "Adding topspin for consistency and power"
Can of FUN! handouts
- Tennis Scramble #2
Draw Sheets (and More)
-
Double Elimination Brackets (12 players)
Marketing
-
Tennis Tip #22 "Spin it In"
Drills
- GaC673 Tennis Simon Says
- GaC674 Pro Plus One
- CF727 Service Box Bump
Videos
- GPr110 Changing Directions (with audio)
- DoC521 Short Court Serve and Volley (with audio)
- CF718 Soccer Mini-tennis (with audio)
- GPr107 One Shot Only
- GSPr174 Down the Line Battle
- GC126 1-back verses 2-up
- GC136 Topspin
Flash and audio added to:
Lesson Plans
- Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced: Strategy: “Win with Depth”
- Team Practice – Approach/Volleys: “Good Approaches Create Great Volleys”
Staff Development
- Be a Better Teacher
Draw Sheets (and More)
- Double Elimination 10 Bracket
- Double Elimination 11 Bracket
Drills
- GC192 DL Progression II
- SSC449 In on Command
- GaC671 Tire Tennis
- GaC672 Frogger
Videos
- SSPT431 Weave Approach (with audio)
- VC232 Volley Invaders (with audio)
- GaPr606 One Racket Tennis (with audio)
- (Flash and Audio added to)
- GPT171 Wide and Run Around
- SSPT432 Team Approach
- SSPT434 Chase Approach
Lesson Plans
-
Clinic – New Player/Beginner: Strategy: “Strategies that you can use”
-
Semi-private – New Player/Beginner: Serve/Return: “Improve your return”
Staff Development
- Motivating Kids on the Court
Mental Game Forum
-
Question: What is Change-Over Control?
Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young
Drills
- SRC349 Initial Serve and Return
- DoC539 King of the Crosscourt
- GaC670 Decisions, Decisions
- CF726 Split Step Relay
- GC191 DL Play In (with audio)
- VC250 Let’s Go (with audio)
- SSSPr414 Pro Smash (with audio)
(Flash and Audio added to) - GPT153 Run Shuffle Run
- GPT155 Deep Bounce
- GPT172 Backhand Slice Progression
- GPT184 Hit and Recover
- VPT238 Figure 8 Volley
Lesson Plans
- Semi-private – New Players/Beginners: Volleys “Improve your tennis with the volley”
- Clinic – New Players/Beginners: Serve/Return: “Learn the serve today”
Drawing Sheets (and More)
- 19 Player Switching Partners
- 20 Player Switching Partners
Marketing
-
Player’s Badge Set-up for Tournaments
(An innovative and unique way to add some excitement and prestige to your
junior tournaments just add your information and laminate the sheets)
Programs
Tennis Ladder Rules
Drills
- GSPr192 Block Off
- VPT259 Volley Options
- SRC348 Bobsled Serving
- DoC538 Team Doubles with Serve and Volley
- VC235 Mid-Court Volley (with audio)
- VSPr216 Touch Tennis (with audio)
- GaC628 Serve Game (with audio)
(Flash and Audio added to) - GPT152 Run Around Forehand
- GPT178 Split, Split and Pass
- VPT237 High Volley
Lesson Plans
- Private Lessons – Intermediate/Advanced: Volleys “How to have more success with your volley”
- Clinic – New Players/Beginners: Volleys: “Learn the volley”
Professional Forum
The Question: How do I find out what my members want?
Comments from: Ken DeHart
PTR/USPTA
Master Professional
Programs
Battle of the Sexes
- Flyer
- Sign-up
- Format (2)
- Letter
- Schedule
- Scorecards (2)
- Gender Trivia (2)
- Thank you letter
Drills
- GC191 DL Play In
- DoC537 Quick Close
- GaC668 Jump In
- GaC669 Two Line King
- GC162 DL Run DL (with audio)
- SSC419 Ultimate Touch (with audio)
- GaPr610 Bounce Play (with audio)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – High School: Serve/Return: “Successful Serve Tactics”
- Clinic – Intermediate/Advanced: Groundstrokes: “Successful Placement and Passing Shots for Forehands and Backhands”
Draw Sheets (and More)
- 17 Player Switching Partners
- 18 Player Switching Partners
Programs
Pro-am Team Format
- Flyer
- Sign-up
- Format
- Letter
- Team Roster
- Schedule
- Scorecard
- Scorecard Playoff Rounds
- Thank you letter
Drills
- DoC535 Doubles Run
- DoC536 Xcourt Isolation
- GaC667 Catcher in the Middle
- CF725 Spider Run
- DoC522 Poach and Feed In
- SSSPr439 Offensive Transition
- CF725 Spider Run
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – High School Team Practice, Groundstrokes: “Winning Patterns from the Baseline”
- Semi-Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced: Specialty Shots; “Successful lobs and overheads”
Match Coaching Forum
- The Question: How do you motivate players to compete better?
Comments from: Tom Morris, ECU
Marketing
- Tennis Tip: “These shots go together”
Drills
- VC257 Zig Zag Volley
- VC258 Catcher and the Volley
- SRC347 Serving Blackjack
- DoC534 1-2-3 Play
- VSPr227 Volley and Recover
- VC247 Pro Combination
- CF713 Four Cone Split
Lesson Plans
-
Team Practices – USTA, Doubles: “Effective Net Play in Doubles”
-
Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced: Groundstrokes; “Developing a Strategy against the Pusher”
Handouts
- H149 Success – Goals
- H150 Success – 10-90 Rule
- H151 Success – The Best I Can Be
- H152 Success – Develop Rituals
- H153 Success – Mistakes are part of the Process
- H154 High School Match Scorecard
Draw Sheets (and more)
- 3 Tournament Draw Sheets
- 3 Compass Draw Sheets
- 6 Round Robin Set ups
This new section includes tournament draw sheets, double elimination brackets and round robins, the following have been added this month;
Marketing
- Tennis Tip: “What you can learn from experienced players”
Drills
- GC190 Sit on It
- VC256 Volley Total
- SRC346 Big Serve
- GaC666 Circle of Fun and Run
- VC246 Volley Relay
- SSPr444 Quick Overheads
- DoSPr501 Move Right
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – High Schools/Colleges, “Aggressive Net Play in Doubles”
- Clinics – Intermediate/Advanced: Groundstrokes; “Placement and Passing Shots”
Professional Forum
- The Question: What do you look for when you are recruiting a player?
Comments from: Geoff Macdonald, Vanderbilt University
Handouts
This new section includes tournament draw sheets, double elimination brackets and round robins, the following have been added this month:
5 Double Elimination Brackets
10 Round Robin Set ups
Drills
- GC189 Miss and Move
- VPr255 Two Ball Catch and Hit
- SRSPr346 Serving around the World
- DoC533 Doubles In
- CF724 Preseason Endurance, Power and Strength Weight Training
- VSPr222 In the Air
- SRC318 Super Spin Serve
- SSC422 Service Line Overheads (2)
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – High Schools/Colleges, “Developing Solid Groundstrokes”
- Private Lessons – Intermediate/Advanced: Serve/Return; “Serve and Volley Tactics”
Professional Forum
- The Question: What are some ways that you stay motivated?
Comments from: Lisa Duncan
Handouts
- H146 Team Expectation Meeting
- H147 Team Practice Calendar Review
- H148 Team Practice Overview
Programming
- Programming Evaluation Form
Drills
- GC188 Fast Pass
- VPr254 Volley Targets
- GaC664 Survivor
- GaC665 In or Out?
- VSPr220 Closing the Net
- SRC320 Serving for the Record
- SSC423 Lobbers verses Smashers
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – USTA/Leagues, Groundstrokes “Developing Consistency and Placement”
- Clinics – New Players/Beginners; Doubles; “A Rainy Day Option”
Mental Game Forum
- The Question: What Triggers Fear in an Athlete? (Part II)
Comments from: Linda LeClaire
Teaching Cards
- B104 Backhand
- V204 Volley
Marketing
- Tennis Tip
- “How fast can you move nine feet?”
- Christmas Gift Certificate
- Christmas Letter
Drills
- GC187 Hit and Run (with targets)
- SRC344 Turn and Return
- SRC345 Who Serves?
- GaC663 Call Your Number
- SSC448 Drop Shot Practice
- GC126 1-back verses 2-up
- VC229 Volley verses Approach
- SSPr405 Drop Shot I
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – USTA/Leagues, Specialty Shots; “Drop Shots and Approach Shots”
- Private Lessons – New Players/Beginners, Serve/Return"
Mental Game Forum
- The Question: What Triggers Fear in an Athlete?
Comments from: Linda LeClaire
Programming
- Programming Worksheets
- Program Player Demographics
- Program Market List
Marketing
- 2006 Tennis Calendar
Drills
- DoC531 Inside the Lines
- DoC532 Offense and Defense
- GaC662 Cardio Singles
- CF723 Spider Lunge
Lesson Plans
- Team Practices – USTA/Leagues, “Serves and Returns”
- Private Lessons – New Players/Beginners, Volley "Transitioning to the Net"
Professional Forum
- The Question: What do you look for when hiring an assistant?
Comments from: Daglis, USPTA Master Professional Match Coaching Forum
- The Question: What do you look for when you are recruiting a player ?
Comments from: Eric Steidlmayer, UC San Diego Marketing
- Tennis Marketing Letter
Drills
- VSPr253 Front and Back
- GaC660 Chain Tennis
- CF722 Push-up Grab Tournament
- GaC661 Name Game
Lesson Plans
- Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced, Specialty Shots “Learning to use different lobs to give your opponent a headache!”
- Semi-Private – Intermediate/Advanced, Serve/Return "Serve Strategies that make You Win"
Programs
- Ladies One-Day Member Guest
— *Format and Program Plan
— Promotional Letter
— Flyer
— Sign-up Sheet
*(use the Tennis Mixer Fixer to set up your rounds and print out the schedules)Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Teaching Cards
- S304
- F104
Marketing
- Tennis Flyer – “Reasons to Play”
Drills
- GC185 Passing “3”
- GC186 Big Forehand Bonus
- GaC659 1-2-3
- CF721 Two-ball Roll and Run
Lesson Plans
- Clinics – Intermediate/Advanced Specialty Shots “The Easy Button for the Overhead”
- Semi-Private – Intermediate/Advanced Strategy "Playing High Percentage Tennis"
Match Coaching Forum
- “A Season to Remember – A Coach’s Story”
Comments from: Kevin Record, Leon High School Professional Forum
- The Question:What to ask in an Interview
Comments from: Ken DeHart, PTR/USPTA Master Professional Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Teaching Cards
- S303
- V203
Marketing
- Tennis Court Diagram
Drills
- SSPT447 Serve and Smash
- GaC656 Ad On
- GaC658 Shadow Doubles
- CF720 Spider Racket Roll
- SSC426 DO Lob
- VC251 Volley and Move
- GC182 Bounce and Hit w/ Team Catchers
Lesson Plans
- Semi-private – Intermediate/Advanced Doubles “Improving Your Transition Game”
- Private Lesson – Intermediate/Advanced Specialty Shots "Developing a Successful Drop Shot"
Mental Game Forum
- The Question: How do your thoughts influence your energy?
Comments from: Linda LeClaire
Professional Forum
- The Question: How can I become more valuable to my club?
Comments from: Leo Alonso, PTR Master Professional
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Teaching Cards
- B103 Backhand
- S302 Serve
Drills
- SRC342 Serve and Volley from Positions
- SRC343 Toss Relays
- GaC655 Keep it out of the Middle
- CF719 Toe Tap
- SSPr402 Jog Tennis
- SRC326 Air Return
Lesson Plans
- Private Lessons – New Players Volleys “Learn to Volley”
- Semi-Private – New Players Serve/Return "You need these Two Shots Now!"
- Large Group - Birthday Party
Match Coaching Forum
- The Question: How do you determine who plays the deuce side and who plays the ad side?
Comments from: Eric Steidlmayer (University of California San Diego)
Professional Forum
- The Question: Who should pay for teaching balls?
Comments from: Fernando Velasco (USPTA Master Professional)
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Teaching Cards
- S301 Serve
- V202 Volley
Programs
- Birthday Parties II
Drills
- GC181 Crosscourt Alternating
- SSPr444 Quick Overheads
- GaC648 Team Bounce (New Players)
- CF706 Alley Jumps
- VC234 Volley verses the Pro
- SSC441 Back, Up and Play
Lesson Plans
- Private Lessons – Groundstrokes “Having Success with the Backhand”
- Semi-Private - Groundstrokes "Developing a Big Forehand"
Professional Forum
- The Question: Top 5 Ways To Convince The Club To Buy The Teaching Balls?
Comments from: Ken DeHart ( PTR/USPTA Master Professional )
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
- Teaching Skills and Techniques through Games
Teaching Cards- F103
- V201
Marketing
- Don't be “Court” Short (reminder flyer)
Drills
SRC341 Serve and Volley Practice
SSC445 Doubles Approach
SSC446 Move In and Play
GaC654 Calm before the Storm
H145 Doubles Charting (Positives and Negatives)
GPT184 Hit and Recover
Lesson Plans
Clinics – Serve/Return “Gaining Confidence with the Serve and Return”
Semi-Private - Volley "Improve Your Tennis with Better Volleys"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you determine who plays the deuce side and who plays the ad side?
Comments from: Tom Morris (Coach - East Carolina University)
Programs
Doubles Charting: Positives and Negatives
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Communication, Communication, Communication (Part II)
Teaching Cards
- F102
- B102
Drills
GC179 Live ball training
GSPr180 Back out
GaC651 Three in a row
CF718 Soccer mini tennis
GaC653 5 Balls at the Net
Lesson Plans
Private Lessons - Ground strokes - New Players/Beginners "Backhands 101"
Semi-Private - Doubles- Intermediate/Advanced "Improving Your Court Coverage"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you determine who plays the deuce side and who plays the ad side?
Comments from: Roland Thornquist (Coach - Florida )
Programs
Pro-Am Team Format
Teaching Tips/Staff Development
Communication, Communication, Communication
Teaching Cards
- F101 Forehand Topspin
- B101 Backhand
Drills
GaC652 Tennis Billiards
GC182 Bounce and Hit with Team Catchers
C183 The Consistency 500
SRSPr340 Serve and Rally
H144 Player Development - Shot Inventory Handout
GSPr174 Down the Line Battle
VC228 1-up verses 2-back, No Bounce Net Play
Lesson Plans
Team Practices - HS/College "Split session for large groups/low # of courts "
Private Lesson - New Players/Beginners - "Forehands 101"
Mental Game Forum
The Question:How do you prepare for the next point?
Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young
Programs
Player Shot Testing
Marketing
Participation Feedback Survey
Drills
GaC650 Station Training
SRC339 Consistent Returns
SSPr443 Overhead Progression
GPr107 One Shot Only
SRSPr317 Lob Return
Lesson Plans
Team Practices - HS/College "Strengths and Weaknesses"
Semi-private - New Players/Beginners - "Volley in No Time"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you prevent a player from having a slow start in a match?
Comments from: Jamie Ashworth ( Duke University Women's Coach)
Programs
Junior Tennis-Strengths and Weaknesses Round Robin
Marketing
Tennis Tip - How your hands can improve your serve
Newsletter Set-up - Lob over the Pros
Drills
GC136 TopSpin
SSC418 Bounce and Approach
GaC647 Quick Score
SRC336 Serve and Volley "3" Drill
VC251 Volley and Move
SRPr337 Sampras Serve Drill
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Groundstrokes - "One Shot - Many Advantages (the Backhand Slice)"
Clinics - Specialty Shots - "Overheads and Lobs"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you prevent a player from having a slow start in a match?
Comments from: Eric Steidlmayer ( University of CA at San Diego )
Programs
Doubles Quadrant
Marketing
Gift Certificate Form
Drills
GaC646 Singles and Doubles
SRC335 Return Winners
GaC649 Dog Eat Dog
SSC442 Triples with a Twist
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Volleys - "Success Now"
Clinics - Serve/Return - "Basics for the Serve and Return
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you determine your line up?
Comments from: Geoff MacDonald (Vanderbilt University)
Mental Game Forum
The Question: Why is concentration important?
Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young
Programs
Doubles - Upgrading your Doubles Strategies
Marketing
Calendar 2005
Drills
VPT248 Slalom Volley
GPT178 Split, Split and Pass
GPr177 No Two Alike
SRSPr334 Return Game
GaC645 Mini Game
SRSPr338 Toss Tips 101
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Volleys - "Improving Your Tennis at the Net"
Private Lessons - Serve - "Developing the Serve"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you set your line up?
Comments from: Steve Spivey, Broughton High School, NC
2001 National High School Tennis Coach of the Year
Kevin Record
Leon High School, FL
Two-time Big Bend Coach of the Year
Programs
Doubles - The Shots You want to add to Your Doubles
Marketing
Tennis Tip - Don't Fight Yourself
Newsletter set up - There's Stuff in those Bags
Drills
GPT153 Run Shuffle Run
VPT236 Low Volley
SSC441 Back, Up and Play
GaC644 King, Queen, Jack and Peasant
VC250 Let's Go
SRC333 Pressure Serve Game
Lesson Plans
PE Classes - (Large Groups) "Developing the Forehand and other Tennis Skills through Games"
Private Lessons - Serve and Returns - "Win with Consistency"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you determine your line-up?
Comments from: Tom Morris (Head Coach - East Carolina University )
Programs
Doubles - What Styles Make a Team Win Most Often
Marketing
Meet Your Match, NTRP Fly
Drills
SSPT432 Team Approach
GPT155 Deep Bounce
GaC643 Lose and Touch
SSC440 Mini Pass
VC249 Volley-Volley Trainer
GC176 One Ball 50
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Volleys - "Success at the net"
Clinics - Doubles - "How to play better doubles from the ad side"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: What are some ideas you provide to a doubles team before a match?
Comments from: Eric Steidmeyer UC at San Diego
College Practice
University of California at San Diego
Programs
Doubles - How to Play Better Doubles from the Ad Side
Marketing
Tennis Camps I
Drills
VC241 Up, Back and Over
GPT172 Backhand Slice Progression
GSPr175 The Placement Factor
DoC530 Go For It
GaC642 Play Well Team
CF716 Conditioning Points
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Specialty Shots - "More success with approach shots"
Doubles - "How to play better doubles from the deuce side"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you help prevent a player from having a slow start in a match?
Comments from: Bobby Bayliss (Men's Coach - Notre Dame)
Programs
Doubles - How to Play Better Doubles from the Deuce Side
Marketing
Tennis Tip - "Upgrade Your Serve"
Newsletter Set-up
Drills
New Video: GPT171 Wide and Run Around
New Video: VC230 Pro Serve-You Volley
GaC641 Combo Game
DoC529 Poach In
GSPr174 Down the Line Battle
CF715 Racket Run
VC252 Volley and Catch
H143 Tennis Quick Start Handout
Lesson Plans
Extended Clinics - 4 Week New Player Instructional
(including 4 drop-by practice sessions)
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: What do you look for when scouting an opponent?
Comments from: Geoff MacDonald (Coach - Vanderbilt)
Mental Game Forum
The Question: How do you create team chemistry?
Comments from: Dr. Jim Loehr (Author, World Renowned Performance Psychologist)
Programs
New Player Mixer
Marketing
New Ideas for New Business "The Net Worth of a New Player"
Drills
New Video: GC168 Pro Involved
New Video: DoC526 Poach and Switch
SPT438 Flat Forehand Approach
DoC528 Strategic Moving
GaC640 Tap Out
SRC332 Serve and Stay
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Groundstrokes - "Developing a Big Forehand"
Clinics - Specialty Shots - "Approach and Passing Shots"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you run your practices in the middle of the season?
Comments from: Jamie Ashworth (Coach - Duke University )
Mental Game Forum
The Question: Are the eyes important in competition - what a coach can tell players to do with their eyes?
Comments from: Linda LeClaire (Author - The Confidence Factor)
Programs
Doubles - Different Partner
Drills
New Video: DoC525 Team Movement
New Video: SSPT434 Chase Approach
SRC331 S and O
DoC527 In and Poach
GaC639 Around the World
SSSPr439 Offensive Transition
CF717 Conditioning Program
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Doubles - "Successful Poaching"
Semi-Private Lessons - Volleys (Intermediate/Advanced) - "Making the Transition"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you help prevent a player from having a slow start in a match?
Comments from: Tom Parham (Coach - Elon University )
Mental Game Forum
The Question: Can you teach mental toughness?
Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young (Peak Performance Training)
The Question: What do I say to a player that "tanks" a match?
Comments from: Dr. Bryce Young (Peak Performance Training)
Programs
Doubles Survey
Doubles - Same Partner
Marketing
April Newsletter template
Tennis Tip - "Smaller is Better"
Drills
GPT172 Backhand Slice Progression
DoC526 Poach and Switch
GaC638 Roll Out
CF714 First Step Drill II
New Video: GPT152 Run Around Forehand
New Video: VPT238 Figure Eight Volley
H142 Concentration (Grid) Exercise Handout
Lesson Plans
Clinics - Strategy - "Improving your mental skills and playing well in big situations"
Private Lessons - Groundstrokes - "Win with Consistency"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: What do you say to a player before a match with a top ranked player?
Comments from:
• Bobby Bayliss (Coach - Notre Dame)
• Tom Morris (Coach - East Carolina University )
Programs
Mixed Doubles Member Guest
Marketing
New Ideas for New Business: Balance Sheets
Drills
GPr173 3,6 and 12
GaC637 One Point Tournament
GPT171 Wide and Run Around
DoC525 Team Movement
Lesson Plans
Team Practice - Developing baseline skills
Doubles Clinic - Strategic moving at the net
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you evaluate a match after a loss?
Comments from:
• Geoff Macdonald- Coach of Vanderbilt University (Women)
College Practices
Vanderbilt University (Women)
Programs
Mall Tennis
Marketing
Tennis Tip - Angle your shoulders on the serve
Newsletter Set Up - Advantages of the Australian formation (diagram)
January 2004
Drills
GC169 Topspin Progression
GPr170 Short Angle Tactic
VC247 Pro Combination
VPT248 Slalom Volley
SRC330 Serve Progression II
CF713 Four Cone Split
Lesson Plans
Private Lesson - Intermediate/Advanced: "Forehand and Second Serve Tactics"
Team Practice - "Station Training for Volleys and Approach Shots"
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: How do you evaluate a match after a loss?
Comments from:
• Paul Kostin - Coach of Virginia Commonwealth University (Men), 2000 NCAA finalist, 10 consecutive NCAA Tournament bids
College Practices
VCU (Men)
Marketing
Tennis Tip: "A New Forehand"
Newsletter Set-up
New Idea for New Business: "Player Recognition
Drills
GC167 Focus Hit
GC 168 Pro Involved
SRC329 Serve Progression
H134 Tennis Quiz-Scoring
H135 Tennis Quiz-Rules
H136 Tennis Quiz-Groundstrokes
H137 Tennis Quiz-Serves/Returns
H138 Tennis Quiz-Volleys/Specialty Shots
H139 Tennis Quiz-Strategy
H140 Tennis Quiz-Doubles
H141 Shot Doctor "A Tennis Study Guide"
Lesson Plans
8 Week Beginner Program (3 sessions/week) - Part 1
8 Week Beginner Program (3 sessions/week) - Part 2
8 Week Beginner Program (2 sessions/week) - Part 1
8 Week Beginner Program (2 sessions/week) - Part 2
8 Week Intermediate/Advanced Program (3 sessions/week) - Part 1
8 Week Intermediate/Advanced Program (3 sessions/week) - Part 2
8 Week Intermediate/Advanced Program (2 sessions/week) - Part 1
8 Week Intermediate/Advanced Program (2 sessions/week) - Part 2
2 Week Physical Education Unit (Tennis)
4 Week Physical Education Unit (Tennis)
Match Coaching Forum
The Question: What do you look for when scouting an opponent?
Comments from:
- Roland Thornquist - Coach of the 2003 NCAA Champions, University of Florida (Women)
- Bobby Bayliss - Two Time National Coach of the Year, Notre Dame (Men)
Programs
Starter Progra