Competitive Development Program: U12, U14 Master-Class
Program Leader: Carlo Zambri, Ben Etheve-Meek
Age Groups: U12 & U14 as per Tennis Canada/OTA
Level Requirements:
- High Intermediate+
- UTR 5.0-9.0
Program Priorities:
- Comprehensive Training for successful competitive results at the Provincial to National Levels. Players graduating from this Program will become candidates for the ITF Pathway Program and/or the NTS Sport Study Program.
- Implementation of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) “Developing” Stage: “Becoming a well rounded athlete and building the full-court tennis skills required to be a player.”
- Incorporate sufficient quantity and maximal quality in all elements of Player Perfectment, including formal competition, open play, private and group instruction, physical and mental preparation.
- Individualized Annual Planning & Training within a small group setting.
- Group together a small number of players and families with suitable and similar levels of commitment, mentality and skills to ensure unity of effort, progress and results.
Program Features:
- Full-Time NTS Program Leader
- Maximum 8 Players
- Duo Lessons
- Weekly Competitive Matchplay Program, with Coaching
- Physical Training Program
- Program Leader at Local/Regional Tournaments
- Team Tournament Travel
- Seasonal Assessments
- Seasonal Player-Parent Consultation/Priorities/Planning
Curriculum Cultivates the Psychological, Physical, Tactical and Technical Skills required for Successful Play.
Student Requirements:
- Correct Age Group
- Ability to Function within a Group Setting
- Minimum 90% Attendance in all activities combined (measured after Fall, Winter & Spring sessions)
- Consistency of Effort and Focus (Formal assessments after Fall/Winter sessions)
- Measurable Improvement (Skills, UTR Rating, Ranking), as per Agreed Objectives
- Player Adherence to NTS Code of Conduct
- Parental Adherence to NTS “Role of the Parent” Provisions
Required Activities:
- 2 Group Lessons per week
- Physical Training Program
- Weekly Matchplay Program
- Duo Lessons
- Minimum 10 tournaments (UTR or OTA) between September 11, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Training Schedule:
Tuesdays: 5:00-7:00 pm (Group Training + Physical Training)
Wednesdays: 5:00-7:00 pm (Duo Lessons + Physical Training)
Thursdays: 5:00-7:00 pm (Group Training + Physical Training)
Sundays 3:30-6:30 pm (Physical Training + Matchplay)
Additional Benefits:
- Annual OAC Membership Included in Registration
- Member Rate for Individual Lessons & Summer Programs
- Program Clothing, Accessories
- Annual OAC Membership for 1 Parent/Guardian Included with Registration
- Walk-on privileges
