| Description | Market /
Audience | Hosting
Requirements | Benefits |
Recreational
Coach
Workshop
(RCW) | An RCW is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level. The workshop covers Training on the QuickStart Tennis format, teaching large groups, the games-based approach to coaching, and effective team practices. (6 hours)
For RCW schedule:
www.usta.com/rcw | The audience is anyone working with players new to the game, coaching teams, or working with large groups. | • Minimum of two tennis courts
• Minimum of 20 attendees
• Host Site Director must apply one month in advance and be willing to be the contact person for the workshop
E-mail rcw@usta.com | Attendees will receive:
• Eligibility for membership as a PTR Recreational Coach and as a USPTA Developmental Coach
• The Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know CD-Rom
• A low compression and foam ball
• The USTA’s Learn to Rally and Play manual
• Access to additional coaching resources
• Participant Manual
• Host site receives a reimbursement |
Recreational
QuickStart
Tennis
Workshop | This is an on-court workshop designed for beginning tennis teachers and parent coaches be working with age 10 & under youth. (3 hours) The workshop covers essential information on coaching young children. Information is age specific and will include warm-up activities, skill development, games and cool down activities. | Rec Coaches, volunteers, coaches working with Jr. Team Tennis, recreational coaches and parents wanting direction on coaching their own children. | • Workshop Organizer
• Minimum of 20 participants
• 1-2 tennis courts
• A team tennis program that is conducted at a public facility
E-mail quickstarttennis@usta.com | Attendees will:
• Receive on court training by a QST specialist
• Receive Recreational Coaches Resource Practice Plans |
High
Performance
QuickStart
Tennis
Workshop | This course gives coaches opportunities to experience firsthand both the theory and practice of implementing the QuickStart format at their facilities. Courses are 4 hours in length, although for Conventions an Introductory 2 hour course may be available. The course takes place on the court and in the classroom.
Click here for more | High Performance Coaches and experienced tennis professionals who want to learn how to use the QuickStart format to develop a comprehensive 10-and-under junior development program at their clubs and facilities. | Courses are set up by the USTA Coaching Education Dept. or at the request of an outside agency such as a group of clubs, a USTA District/Section, or a USPTA or PTR division.
• Minimum 2 tennis courts for the 4 hour course with indoor back up
• 1 tennis court is needed for the 2 hour course for Conventions
E-mail davis@usta.com | Attendees will:
• Receive training by a High Performance QST trainer
• Receive a copy of the High Performance Coaches QST Practice Plans |
