A First in USA Coach Education The PTR Master of Tennis Performance program is the first training program in the US that provides external assessment of skills, knowledge and abilities for tennis professionals and coaches. The qualification matches the National Standards for Sports Coaches (NSSC) at the highest level, which is Level. These Standards, at different levels, are used by many other sports and education bodies in the United States and are recognized and endorsed by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The content of the Master of Tennis - Performance program is also linked to the ITF s highest level course to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills to progress young players with potential. The high standards of the program will be mirrored in the high standards of the participants. There are specific requirements to apply for and be accepted for this qualification. It is only open to PTR members who hold a PTR Performance Certification rating of Professional. The program, which consists of two modules, takes a full time work schedule into consideration. The modules consist of 8 progressive courses in a unique mixture of online learning and home study, as well as practical on court learning in small groups of fellow professionals. With this format, coaches will benefit from studying at their own pace, while having the opportunity to interact with their peers on court. The program can be completed in as few as nine months or as long as two years. A maximum of 6 PTR Professionals will be accepted to each program, which will be conducted by nationally recognized tutors and experts in their field The online learning, which includes technical, tactical and competitive video analysis and player profiling, is easily accessed through password protected pages on the PTR/Tennis LMS website. Each coach will be assigned a personal access code, so work can be stored for easy reference at any time. Assessment will be ongoing; every course must be passed successfully in order to be awarded the qualification. Those who successfully complete the program will earn the rating of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance.
Program Information and Requirements Each PTR Master of Tennis course has a maximum of 6 Coaches participating. The total cost of the Master of Tennis - Performance Program in 20-7 will be $,70 ($00 application fee + payments of $0 each). Application deadline - March 2, 20 To apply for the PTR Master of Tennis Performance program, each coach is required to: have coached for years full time or years part time, since obtaining PTR Professional Certification (or its equivalent*) hold PTR Performance Certification Professional rating at the time of program begins be a current PTR member be at least 2 years of age be currently teaching tennis on a full-time basis throughout the year hold a player rating equivalent of NTRP 4. (ITN ) be able to complete every course of the PTR Master of Tennis qualification within two years of starting the program have attended the PTR Symposium at least once in the last years before completing the Master of Tennis qualification have obtained and submitted a completed background check prior to beginning the program Following the program, the coach must continue with set Continuing Education requirements in order to keep their Master of Tennis qualification. * Tennis professionals who hold an equivalent certification from another country or within the US will need to attend the first 2 hours of the PTR Performance Certification course, BEFORE beginning the Master of Tennis program. Testing is not necessary. For full details please email Steve Keller at education@ptrtennis.org Complete the application and submit it with the $00 application fee. PTR reserves the right to make selection for the program notwithstanding the following:. The professional is coaching players who are elite performance players or who have the potential to become elite players and has a systematic approach to planning the development of such players 2. The requirements for equity and inclusion in terms of gender, ethnicity, ability and experience. The order of application by individual coaches for each program Please note, there are three Master of Tennis Programs PTR Master of Tennis - Performance PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development PTR Master of Tennis - Adult Development 2
Program Courses and Modules Course Content Module Home and On Court Off Court Online Study Course Course PTR PTR 2 PTR 22 PTR PTR 2 PTR PTR 4 PTR 4 PTR 42 Coaching Philosophy & Principles of Coaching Health & Safety in Tennis Red Cross Sports First Aid/CPR for Sport Coaching Programs & Competitive Formats 2 + PTR Coaching Skills and 2 20 hours 2 hours PTR 2 Planning 2 and 20 hours PTR Workplace Coaching Between and 2 0 hours minimum PTR 6 Psychological & Competitive Development hour PTR 62 Technical Development and 2 8 hours PTR 6 Tactical Development 2 6 hours hours PTR 7 Working with Parents 2 hours PTR 72 Strength & Conditioning Injury & Injury Prevention Nutrition & Hydration Drugs in Sport Growth & Maturation Club & Tournament Organization, Staff and Risk Management 2 6 hours 7 hours PTR 8 Testing, Evaluating & Monitoring 2 + (post course) 2 hours 2 7 hours hour 2 hours 2 hours hour Video Analysis Total 8 8 4 6 9 20 24 0 7 9 6 9 Total Hours minimum 22 hours 8 hours 28 hours 92 hours courtesy HEAD
Application Process February 2, 20 March 2, 20 April, 20 First acceptance date for applications ($00 non-refundable fee) for the 20-7 PTR Master of Tennis - Performance Program Application deadline Notification of acceptance Fees Due The MOT fee can be paid in three () installments, if necessary. These must be made with a Mastercard, Visa or American Express number that will be on file and automatically charged by PTR International Headquarters on the scheduled payment date as shown in the chart below. st payment $0 USD to be charged on May, 20 2nd payment $0 USD to be charged on August 7, 20 rd payment $0 USD to be charged on November 6, 20 Schedule* 20-207 Programs Date mid-april to May 8, 20 Program Element Online Home Study for Module and Completion of First Aid certificate May 9-22, 20 Module - TBA May 2 to Oct 20 Oct 20 October 20 onward Online Home Study for Module 2 and Completion of specific course work Module 2 - TBA Workplace Coaching and Online Home Study for Program completion April, 207 Final Date for all Course Work to be Submitted 4
20-207 APPLICATION due March 2, 20 Name First Middle Last Mailing Address City State Zip Country Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Birth Date Email month/day/year Number of Years Teaching Tennis Place of Tennis Employment Current Coaching (circle one) Academy College (Men s / Women s) Regional/National Center Tennis Facility NTRP Rating Did you play (circle all that apply) Professionally? College Tennis? High School Tennis? Reasons for applying for the PTR Master of Tennis - Performance Program Names and Rankings of Players You are Currently Coaching (who will be involved in your program work) Player s Name Date of Birth Ranking State or Section month/day/year I have read and understand all application requirements, deadlines, payment schedule, prerequisites and PTR Code of Ethics I will provide a Background Check and the date acquired (please circle your answer) YES NO Non-refundable Application Fee $00 plus future payments will be charged on the following credit card Circle Payment Method American Express Mastercard VISA Check Enclosed Money Order Enclosed Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Print name as it Appears on the Card Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PTR Deadline March 2, 20 Mail to Steve Keller, PTR, PO Box 479, Hilton Head Island, SC 2998-479 or Fax with Credit Card information to 84-686-20 education@ptrtennis.org