Girls 12-14 (16)
Boys 13-15 (18)
During this stage, players will demonstrate skills, abilities and the desire to continue playing tennis for recreational purposes or show desire to continue pursuing excellence via the OTR Elite Invitational A+ system.
Group sessions form the second stepping stone in our OTR Elite Competitive Pathway.
More variables, higher intensity, more stress and a need for faster thinking are all introduced here with less coach involvement, more self-exploration and team building.
Keystone performance strengths will be introduced here throughout the year.

Syllabus
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Character Development Strengths
- Discipline
- Focus
- Hardworking
- Competitive
- Resilient
Moral Compass
- Attitude
- Respect
- Commitment
Accountability
Accountability cards given out throughout the term related to the character strength block we are working on – Focus – meditate or do mindfulness once/week for a set time depending on the player for example.
Training Schedule
Indian Recreation Club (IRC) Mon & Wed 4-6:30pm, Fri 4-6pm & 6-8pm, Sat 11:30-2pm
Inv A Camps are also scheduled throughout the year during school holidays.
Practicing and playing guidelines
Girls 12 years old
PLAYING | |||
Number of | Number of matches per year | ||
Singles | Doubles | Types of competition | |
15-20 | 45-60 | 30 | HKTA/UTR |
PRACTICING | ||||
Physical training by | Tennis training | Other matches | Total number | Rest and regeneration |
4-5 | 12-14 | 48 | 16-18 | 4-6 |
Girls 13-14 years old
PLAYING | |||
Number of | Number of matches per year | ||
Singles | Doubles | Types of competition | |
15-20 | 45-60 | 30 | HKTA/UTRl |
PRACTICING | ||||
Physical training by | Tennis training | Other matches | Total number | Rest and regeneration |
5-8 | 12-14 | 48 | 18-24 | 4-6 |
Boys 13-15 years old
PLAYING | |||
Number of | Number of matches per year | ||
Singles | Doubles | Types of competition | |
15 | 45-60 | 30 | U14, U16 HKTA/UTR events |
PRACTICING | ||||
Physical training by | Tennis training | Other matches | Total number | Rest and regeneration |
5-8 | 12-14 | 48 | 20 | 4-6 |
Prerequisites
- Fulfilled and satisfied the necessary Invitational B checkpoints.
- Ready to be challenged at A level.
- New players – required to train 2 sessions minimum before an accurate assessment can be made.
Mission
The mission of the parent
- Be supportive of the child-player by ensuring that he/she loves tennis as the pressure to perform increases.
- Provide guidance but listen to the child to ensure that training and competing is enjoyable.
- Discuss a child’s goals and aspirations with your child but recognize that increased pressure from the parent may result in decreasing motivation to play.
- Understand the OTR Elite Competitive Pathway that outlines how your child can progress in the sport.
- Encourage children to become responsible for their preparation for tennis.
- Reinforce values such as hard work, personal excellence and sacrifice as they are necessary to be successful.
- Support your child’s decision if he/she wants to switch to recreational tennis.
- Ensure that schoolwork is attended to and that the child is given other normal childhood responsibilities.
The mission of the Coach
- Meet regularly with the fitness coach to ensure a well-balanced and coordinated training program.
- Raise the performance capacity of the players.
- Prepare players to perform at identified competitions, reaching a peak performance at the priority competition of the year.
- Pursue professional development that includes new learning about technical and tactical information and appropriate training for Invitational A stages where strength and stamina should be emphasized.
- Encourage decision-making and self-responsibility for aspects of tennis training and competition.
The mission of the athlete
- Be well-prepared for training and competition including well-organized, rested, hydrated.
- Become increasingly more responsible for own preparation.
- Discuss goals and aspirations with your coach and parents.
- Love training, playing and competing.
- Participate in a complementary sport that is enjoyable.
- Be an ambassador of OTR Elite and the sport of tennis while in Hong Kong and abroad.