Workshop
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US
and Canada Workshop Schedule
International
Workshop Schedule
Registration & Cancellation Policy
PTR
Tennis Teacher Workshops are the most successful international
training courses available for tennis teachers and coaches.
They are based on a fundamental teaching
method developed by Dennis Van der Meer. More than 400 PTR
Tennis Teacher Workshops are conducted on five continents each year. |
Workshop
participants vary within the tennis industry. Some are professional
players making career changes. Others are tennis teaching
professionals, college coaches, USTA clinicians, high school
coaches and program volunteers. All workshops are led by
specially trained PTR Clinicians. Workshop Leaders begin
their training as PTR Certification Testers.
PTR
membership and certification are not included in your workshop
fee. Many workshop attendees join PTR months before the
workshop so they can prepare for the certification
testing. PTR certification ratings are awarded to those
members who pass all five parts of the exam.
NOTE: Workshops are subject to cancellation if a minimum number
of registrants is not met. A decision whether or not to
cancel will be made at least one week prior to the date
of the workshop.
IMPORTANT:
For the Teaching Essentials Certification workshop, please review your
DVD and study materials thoroughly before the event and
bring your Study Guide to the workshop. |
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| Teaching
Essentials Certification (10 hours) $95 for members |
Understanding
fundamental group teaching techniques. Details of the serve,
forehand and backhand group lessons are demonstrated. Emphasis is placed
on the development of biomechanically sound strokes. The
often overlooked fundamentals of teaching a group lesson
will be presented. This workshop prepares PTR members for
the five-part certification exam. Primarily conducted on-court,
participants have the opportunity to practice teaching the
strokes. This workshop is the industry leader in group instruction.
At the conclusion of the workshop, PTR certification testing
is offered.
Fundamentals
of the Teaching Essentials Certification Workshop |
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1. |
To
demonstrate and actively learn the PTR method for group
lessons for the serve, forehand and backhand strokes. |
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2. |
To
display and discuss successful corrective techniques which
can be applied to common stroke problems found in the serve,
volley, forehand and backhand. |
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3. |
To
demonstrate specialty shot teaching progressions for the
volley, spin serve, half volley, topspin lob and drop shot. |
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Club
and Event Programming (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
A
successful and healthy tennis program requires planning
and creativity to maintain interest and enthusiasm at any
facility. This course will review tournaments, lesson programming,
scheduling, promotion, leagues and match arranging. Also
presented will be several special event ideas which can
be used as additions to any program. |
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Competitive/Situational
Games (5 hours) $50 for members |
An
on-court workshop demonstrating action-packed games which
can greatly supplement any tennis program. Each game provides
a situation that targets a specific match play or technical
skill. The addition of structured competitive games allows
students to experience competitiveness in a relaxed and
fun atmosphere. The workshop is a must for tennis teachers,
program directors and coaches. Plus, participants receive
a handout that contains 60+ games. |
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PTR Kids Tennis (3-5 hours) $75 for members |
A varied curriculum designed to teach ages 5-10. The course
covers essential skills needed for working with children,
including age relevant coaching methodology, appropriate
use of courts, equipment and balls. A developmental approach
to building essential skills to get kids playing the game
quickly and develop fundamentals to maximize long term potential.
More than 50 games, activities and progressions to get kids
playing while emphasizing balance, coordination, agility
and motor skills. Includes simple competition, programming
and marketing.. |
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Instructing
Wheelchair Tennis (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
This
course is for tennis teachers and coaches to augment their
professional certification with a certification to teach
wheelchair tennis. Teachers actually use wheelchairs in
order to understand the special skills required to maneuver
the wheelchair and to hit from a modified elevation. Mobility,
stroke production and general wheelchair basics are all
covered in the curriculum. The attendees will understand
the components of chair construction as well as understanding
that the degree of disability will vary with each wheelchair
athlete. |
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Mental
Training (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
This
program is designed to enhance a player's mental toughness.
The ability to concentrate, relax, focus and feel confident
should complement a player's skills. Developing a positive
mental attitude and approach to tennis competition can be
significantly improved in numerous proven ways. This workshop
will demonstrate techniques to develop a player's mental
strength. It combines off-court and on-court activities. |
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Play
Action Drills (5 hours) $50 for members |
Drills
that simulate match play situations and promote sound, strategic
development are the basics of this workshop. Service return,
passing shots, groundstrokes, volleys, reflex development,
doubles positioning and transition to the net are only a
few of the drills presented. This workshop is presented
on court with participants experiencing the drills. |
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Successful
Doubles (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
It's
easy and fun to become an effective doubles teacher. This
course will reveal the most-efficient methods for teaching
the unique game of doubles. It will show how to get players
to the correct position on every shot, how to teach players
to manage time on the court to their best advantage, how
to explain each doubles position's specific responsibilities
and numerous other objectives. Also included is information
on teaching effective volleying and lob coverage. |
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Team
Coaching: Advanced (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
An
interactive on-court workshop concentrating on the skills
needed for high school coaches to be successful. The curriculum
is complied from today's leading industry resources. Details
include player training, stroke production, practice organization,
singles and doubles, and match evaluation methods. This
is an approved course for state and local districts for
continuing education credits. |
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Team
Coaching: Basics (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
An
interactive on-court workshop concentrating on the skills
needed for high school coaches to be successful. The curriculum
is compiled from today's leading industry resources. Details
include team/player management, practice organization, singles
and doubles, evaluation methods, tryouts/lineups and sportsmanship.
This is an approved course for state and local districts
for continuing education credits. |
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Team
Coaching: Successful Singles & Doubles (3-5 hours) $50
for members |
This
course will reveal the most-efficient way to coach high
school singles and doubles. It will show how to get players
to the correct position on every shot, how to teach players
to manage time on the court to their best advantage, how
to explain each players specific responsibilities, and numerous
other objectives. This is an approved course for many state
and local districts for continuing education credits. |
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Team
Coaching: Team Practices (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
The
objective of this presentation is to help coaches and teams
deal with commonly recurring practice problems: large and
often odd numbers of players, limited court availability,
varying degree of skills, limited time to devote to technical
and tactical development, emotional and physical disparities,
and compatibility with players’ teaching pros. Premise:
The key to successful practice is to establish an organized
format in which all players are highly active and motivated.
All drills should have a specific purpose and/or relate
to specific patterns of play. A player’s ability to
improve is directly correlated to the creativity of the
coach. It is important to construct a competitive, yet fun
environment. The following example of a practice places
emphasis on a “games approach” to drills. |
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Tennis
Business Management (3-5 hours) $50 for members |
Developing
professionally requires competence in many areas: club programming,
scheduling, staffing, interviewing, club operations, marketing,
budgeting, time management and compensation. Management
and business skills are essential elements for the tennis
director, head professional, teaching pro or facility manager
looking to further their professional development. This
course will summarize many of the essential components of
a successful tennis business manager. |
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PTR membership and certification are not included in your
workshop fee. Many workshop attendees join PTR months before
the workshop so they can prepare for the certification
testing. PTR certification ratings are awarded to those
members who pass all five parts of the tests. |
