ATPCA Graduate Level 1 Course


  The Ultimate Qualification for the Developing Coach
   
 
   
  Overview    

The Graduate LEVEL 1 course comprises of a three day on-court practical learning experience. It covers a range of theoretical and practical sessions including: The Role of the Coach, Teaching Techniques, Skill Development, Lesson Organisation, Groundstrokes, Net Play, Serve, Teaching Adults and Game Play, Wet Weather Lessons, The Internet, Legal Responsibilities of the Coach and Getting Started as a Coach.

   
 

This course aims to prepare and develop beginner coaches to a standard where they are able to professionally coach and train juniors and adults at a beginner to mid competition level of playing standard. The coaching skills being learnt are predominately practical and enjoyable with emphasis on "doing it" on court. All competencies learnt throughout the course will equip new coaches with all the necessary knowledge, practical teaching skills and associated coaching methods to become a successful coach within the industry.

   
  Course Presenter/Co-ordinator: Julio El Akl
 

Former tour player
Highly appraised as a presenter by Tennis Australia
Mentored and coached over 800 tennis coaches worldwide
President of the ATPCA (Master Pro Level 3 Qualified)
   
   
 
  You will Actively learn:      
 

Games sense approach
Shot production for all strokes
Ball feeding methods
Biomechanical principles
Presentation and communication styles
Games, drills & modified equipment
Activities and games
Lesson planning


   

Grips
Error Detection & Correction
Correctional Techniques
Open Stance
Kinetic Chain
Talent Identification
Footwork

 
         
  Course Benefits     Course Modules
 

Graduate Level 1 Professional Tennis Coach
Personalised Certificate of Qualification & ID card
Free listing on the ATPCA web site
Your own website hosted free by ATPCA
Free ATPCA email address
Access to ATPCA job opportunities
Access to member benefits including equipment    purchase discounts
Insurance cover as trainee and as a qualified    member of ATPCA (no extra fee)

    

Care & Safety in Tennis ,
   Coaching
Coaching Recreational Tennis
Gaining Basic Skills &    Responsibilities
Tactics & Strategies of Tennis
   
 
       
  Learning Outcomes- upon completion you will be able to
 

Use occupational Health and safety practices- including equipment use and managing    minor injuries.

Ensure a positive environment and appropriate communication, motivational and conflict    resolution skills Identify basic biomechanical and kinesiological concepts.

Demonstrate stroke production techniques and methods of coaching at basic level for    each of the following: Forehand, Backhand, Serve and Overhead, Volley, Grips, Spins,    Open stance and all related components of same.

Plan and organise and conduct group coaching with maximum participation including    with infants.
Demonstrate ball feeding techniques- by coach and pupil.

Recognise common technique flaws and provide appropriate correction.

Demonstrate and conduct warm-ups, games, modified activities, with the use of targets    and “Games Sense”.

Organise a half or 1 day tournament for kids and adults and conduct round robin,    knockout, handicap and social tennis activities.

Identify disabilities, physiological, and technical difficulties and apply appropriate    activities for talent development.

Apply basic psychological strategies including positive thinking, tension control,
   behaviour management.

Have basic understanding of and compliance with current rules and regulations and    relevant tribunals.

Model and have students apply appropriate standards of attitude in sportsmanship and    etiquette.

Understand the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a coach including risk behaviour,    harassment, drug use and abuse, duty of care, negligence, insurance.

Plan a player’s tournament/competition schedule at primary level for local or regional
   application with appropriate bodies.