How to Use Computer Analysis to Develop Technique

This workshop offers a practical and helpful way to learn how to use a computer to develop the technique of players of all ages and abilities. 

At the end of the 6 hour workshop coaches will be able to: 

• Capture a player’s technique with a camera
• Save the clips onto the computer in a personalised player file
• Analyse the clips frame by frame
• Compare the clips to some of the most famous tour players
• Get a greater insight into the shot
• Set smart goals with the player
• Practice some on court drills and exercises to help the player achieve their goals
• Re–capture the player and check for progress

Fit Minis

Fit Minis is an ideal workshop for any coach working with 10u players.  The workshop not only provides background information as to which physical skills young players need to develop but also provides practical examples of how those skills can be placed within a training programme.   

At the end of the 6 hour workshop coaches will have an understanding of a fit minis programme including the following components: 

• Speed - acceleration, deceleration, running technique
• Co ordination including - orientation, differentiation, balance, reaction and rhythm                       
• Injury prevention or “pre-hab”
• Basic strength exercises for this age group (including brief introduction into squats, lunges and correct technique for weight lifting, without weights!)
• Footwork patterns for effective court movement
• Tennis related aerobic exercise
• Fun functional ideas for warm ups
• Examples of “physical fitness” home programmes

Awareness of Standards

The game of tennis is growing quickly.  Standards are continually improving and coaches need to have their eye on the level required for their players.  The best way for any coach to make this judgement is to see at first hand the present standards. 

 
This UCoach workshop is delivered at National Junior tournaments, where the top players in each age group are competing.  Coaches will have the opportunity to observe matches and discuss the trends seen throughout the day. 

At the end of the workshop coaches will have: 

• Watched a number of matches and gained an awareness of the current national standards
• A picture of British players in comparison to our European counterparts (video clips to be shown)
• A variety of systems to chart a match
• A greater understanding of the technical requirements and tactical intentions for success on clay
• Insights into the perspectives of top national coaches on the programmes and developments of top national players
• The opportunity to ask questions as the matches are in progress

Mental Skills Drills and Practices

This workshop takes a practical approach to the delivery of mental skills.  There will be an opportunity to try out a range of easy to use drills and exercises suitable for both group and individual coaching, with all levels and ages.

At the end of the 6 hour workshop coaches will have explored:  

• Positive use of time between points
• Triggers to help players feel free and in the zone
• Fun games to help juniors learn mental skills 
• Ways to help juniors deal with cheating
• Developing confidence
• How to lose and still want to play

Drills and Practices for Large Groups

Effective group coaching requires the coach to not only be able to organise large numbers but also to be able to ensure that practices are fun, effective and create improvement!

This course is aimed at all Coaches and provides a range of ideas for drills and practices for large groups of all levels.

At the end of the 3 hour course coaches will have:

• Ideas for large group warm ups
• Activities to start with without equipment and how to introduce equipment
• Ideas for purposeful practices using a small space such as a school hall
• How to organise large numbers on court
• Ideas for feeding and basket drills
• Ideas for fun games and competitions to end a session

Creative Coaching

Coaches continually ask for new ideas to invigorate their tennis programmes. This action packed workshop is aimed at all levels of coaches to assist in their delivery of tennis to a wide audience of players. We use Zsig equipment for all the activities. At the end of the 6 hour workshops coaches will have explored: 

• Ideas for the use of equipment at all stages of the lesson to create purposeful activity
• Ideas for differentiation to challenge all abilities
• Ideas for how effective use of equipment can help in teaching large groups
• Ideas on how to create circuits
• Ideas for using equipment to develop athletic skills

Coaching Project - Managing a Competitive Team

Provides 4 LTA Coach Licence Points

Competition is vital to growing and developing tennis in Britain and this project will help more coaches lead teams in competition in a proactive managerial role. There are seven Core skills explored in the project to give players a quality competitive experience, helping their overall development.

The 7 Core Skills for Managing Teams

• Team Organiser: Organise paperwork/transport/results
• Team Selector: The selection criteria
• Team Motivator: Managing the motivational environment
• Team Planner: Setting SMART team goals
• Match Observer: Charting 4 matches
• Team Communicator: Communicating the match reports
• Working with Others: Managing issues

A project portfolio is sent to the coach for completion within six months of application. The seven core skills are assessed through the seven tasks in the project. The coach selects a competitive event to base their project around i.e. Aegon County Cup, Aegon Team Tennis, Local County Leagues.