PTR Master of Tennis Junior Development - Professional Tennis ...

PTR Master of Tennis
Junior Development
A First in USA Coach Education
For the first time in the United States, an extensive training program
has been developed for tennis teachers and coaches to be qualified
to work with juniors ages 4-16.
The Master of Tennis - Junior Development program content is designed
to help coaches gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to develop
high quality programs that encourage and enable young players
to choose tennis as their preferred sport. The high standards of the
program will be mirrored in the high standards of the participants.
There are specific requirements to apply and be accepted for this
prestigious qualification. It is open to PTR members who hold a Professional
rating in PTR Junior Development basic certification.
The program is divided into two modules that take into consideration
a full time work schedule. The program consists of 18 different, but
linked, courses in a unique combination of online learning and home
study, as well as practical on court learning in small groups of fellow
professionals. With this format, participants will benefit from studying at their own pace, and have the opportunity to
interact with their peers on court. The program can be completed in as few as nine months or take as long as two
years. A maximum of 16 PTR Professionals will be accepted to each program.
The program concentrates on the factors that constitute high quality programming for juniors. It complements both
the USTA 10 and Under Tennis and the ITF’s Tennis 10s initiatives. The online education portions are accessed through
the PTR/Tennis LMS web platform. Each coach will be assigned a personal access code, so work can be completed
and stored for easy reference at any time. PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development will be conducted on Hilton
Head Island in conjunction with the Junior Development Conference in February 2013, with Module 2 in September
or October 2013.
Assessment of coach performance in each of the 18 courses will be ongoing. The participants must successfully
complete all the competencies in every course to be awarded the qualification. Those who complete the program
will earn the rating of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development.
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Applicant Information and Requirements
Each PTR Master of Tennis course has a maximum of 16 Coaches participating.
The total cost of the Master of Tennis - Junior Development Program is $1,750 ($100 application fee + 3 payments of $550
each).
Application deadline - December 1, 2012
To apply for the PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development program, each coach is required to:
• have coached for 3 years full time or 5 years part time, since obtaining PTR Professional Certification (or its equivalent*)
• hold PTR Junior Development Certification Professional rating at the time the program begins
• be a current PTR member residing in the United States
• be at least 21 years old
• be currently teaching tennis on a full-time basis throughout the year
• hold a player rating equivalent of NTRP 4.5 (ITN 5)
• be able to complete every course of the PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development qualification within two years of
starting the program
• have attended the PTR Symposium at least once in the last 3 years before completing the Master of Tennis -
Junior Development 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 - Junior Development qualification.
* Tennis professionals who hold an equivalent certification from another country or within the US will need to attend the
PTR Junior Development Certification course, BEFORE beginning the Master of Tennis program. Retesting is not necessary.
For full details please email Steve Keller at education@ptrtennis.org
Complete the application and submit it with the $100 application fee.
PTR reserves the right to make selection for the program notwithstanding the following:
1. The professional is coaching players in junior development at a club or facility that has a full 10 and under program
2. The requirements for equity and inclusion in terms of gender, ethnicity, ability and experience
3. 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 will start February 2013
PTR Master of Tennis - Adult Development debuts February 2013
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PTR Master of Tennis
Junior Development
Program Courses
Course Title Delivery
Hours
JD 11 Coaching Philosophy and Ethics Online + Worksheet + Classroom
5 hours
JD 21 Health and Safety in Tennis Online + Worksheet
4 hours
JD 22 First Aid Online or Course
8 hours
JD 31 Physical Development Online + Classroom + On Court + Project
8 hours
JD 32 Cardio Kids On Court
6 hours
JD 33 Nutrition and Hydration Online + Worksheet
4 hours
JD 34 Drugs in Sport Online + Worksheet
3 hours
JD 41
Growth, Maturation and Competence Online + Worksheet + Classroom +
Competence/Skills Project
11 hours
JD 51 Coaching Skills On Court
20 hours
JD 52 Workplace Coaching On Court + Home Study
40 hours
JD 61 Mental and Emotional Development Online + Classroom + On Court
7 hours
JD 62 Technical Development Online + Classroom + On Court
19 hours
JD 63 Game Development Online + On Court
11 hours
JD 64 Competition and Competitive Structures Online + On Court
6 hours
JD 71 Program Management Home Study - Project
8 hours
JD 72 Planning Worksheet + Classroom + Projects
24 hours
JD 73 Working with Parents Online + Worksheet + Classroom
5 hours
JD 81 Teaching, Evaluating and Monitoring Online + Worksheet + Classroom + Project
9 hours
Total Hours 198 hours
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Application Process for Next Session beginning 2013
PTR Master of Tennis -
Junior Development
October 1, 2012 First acceptance date for applications ($100 non-refundable fee) for the 2013/14 PTR Master of Tennis -
Junior Development program on Hilton Head Island.
December 1, 2012 Application deadline
January 4, 2013 Notification of acceptance
Fees Due
The MOT fee can be paid in three (3) 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.
1st payment $550 USD to be charged on January 4, 2013
2nd payment $550 USD to be charged on March 1, 2013
3rd payment $550 USD to be charged on July 1, 2013
Schedule
January 2013 -
February 2013
Date Program Element
Online Home Study for Module 1 and Completion of Worksheets and First Aid certificate and Background
Check completed
February 18-21, 2013 Module 1 - Hilton Head Island, SC, at the 10 & Under Tennis Conference
March - September 2013 Online Home Study for Module 2 and Completion of specific course work
September/October 2013 Module 2 - TBA
October 2013 -
January 2015
Completion of all course work, which will be assessed by Tutors
January 2015 Final Assessment by Tutors (all work must be submitted by January 1, 2015)
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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 - Junior Development Program ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will provide a Background Check and the date acquired (please circle your answer) YES NO
Non-refundable Application Fee $100 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
PTR Master of Tennis
Junior Development
I would like to apply for the 2013-2015 Program
2013-2015 APPLICATION
due December 1, 2012
I have read and understand all application requirements, deadlines, payment schedule and prerequisites
Deadline December 1, 2012 • Mail to
PTR, PO Box 4739, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938-4739
or Fax with Credit Card information to
843-686-2033 • education@ptrtennis.org
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