Girls 5-8 (10)
Boys 5-9 (10)
At the end of this stage, some of the children begin to show a preference for tennis as their sport of choice.
The most important focus of this group training is to emphasize fun and enjoyment when playing tennis. Afterall – first impressions are everything. Quality group sessions are used to acquire basic tennis skills, performance and moral skills. The Invitational C group represents the following tentative age groups and they will be using green balls: Girls 7-8 (10) and boys 7-9 (10) years old.
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) Tue & Thu 3-4:30pm
Practicing and playing guidelines
Girls 5-8 years old
PLAYING | ||
Number of | Number of matches per year | |
Number of tournament matches per year | Types of competition | |
7-12 | 21-36 | 1/2 court tournaments – club |
PRACTICING | ||||
Physical training by | Tennis training | Other matches | Total number | Rest and regeneration |
|
| 25-40 | 8-12 | 8 weeks |
Boys 5-9 years old
PLAYING | ||
Number of | Number of matches per year | |
Number of tournament matches per year | Types of competition | |
7-12 | 21-36 | 1/2 court tournaments - club 3/4 tournaments - club/HKTA |
PRACTICING | ||||
Physical training by | Tennis training | Other matches | Total number | Rest and regeneration |
4.5-5 hours which includes 3 hours of other sports | 4-9 hrs/w including 2-3 hours of private lessons | 25-40 | 8-12 | 8 weeks |
Prerequisites
- Ready to be involved in organised tennis training.
- Can control most of their emotions in a sometimes stressful group environment.
- New players – required to train 2 sessions minimum before an accurate assessment can be made.
Mission
The mission of the parent
- Make sure that kids love and enjoy training.
The mission of the Coach
- Creating a fun, enjoyable, safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Structuring practices using modified equipment for progressive tennis.
- Including regular game-based play using progressive tennis modifications – lower compression ‘green’ balls.
- Using group lessons to develop fundamental movement, motor and basic tennis skills.
- Make sure that competition and match play are meaningful with the use of progressive tennis.
- To be certified with knowledge of growth and development of children.