Progression Pathway

Learning Stage

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Learning (Unconscious Incompetence)

Description of stage:

  • Lack of knowledge and awareness of the skill.

Coaching approach:

  • Break down of concepts/skills for understanding.
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Practicing (Conscious Incompetence)

Description of stage:

  • Aware of the skill, but lack of knowledge.

Coaching approach:

  • Supervised practice of skills with multiple repetitions and introducing new variables for reinforcement of understanding.
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Developing (Conscious Competence)

Description of stage:

  • Developing the skill with awareness.

Coaching approach:

  • Build-up of skills with consistency under different environments and variables to develop further the skills.
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Mastering (Unconscious Competence)

Description of stage:

  • Performing the skills automatic or in auto-pilot mode even under pressure.

Coaching approach:

  • Mastering the skill by testing, tracking and look for excellence and self- improvement.

Red Ball Beginner / Red Ball Intermediate / Red Ball Advanced

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Learning:

  • Basic Physical Skills mainly focused in the ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination).
  • Basic Technical Skills mainly focused in GPS (Grip, Preparation, Swingpath) of groundstrokes and serve.
  • Basic Tactical Skills mainly focused in consistency and control.
  • Basic Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in enjoyment of the sport and sportmanship.
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Main Development Goals

  • Learn basic groundstrokes
  • Learn to serve (both under-hand and overhead)
  • Achieve short rally of 5-10 balls or more.
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Complementary Development

  • Parental Teaching of Principle and Values.
  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Practice of other Sports.
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Frequency of Training

  • 2-3 times sessions per week of 30-60 minutes.
  • At least 6-10 hours per week of physical activities or any sports play (including tennis)
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Type of Competitions

  • 36′ court entry-level team events (FUN oriented)
  • USTA Red Ball tournaments.
  • Intra/Inter club events, including Jr Team Tennis.
  • Modified short scoring – best of 3 tiebraks to 7 points.
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • FUN oriented program.
  • Athletic Development Oriented.
  • Motivational coaching to encourage learning.
  • Group teaching.
  • Team Competitive Incentives
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player is starting to learn the technique of basic strokes.
  • This player is learning to do slow paced and short rallies in 36′ court.
  • This player has none to limited knowledge of serve, net skills and court coverage while playing.
  • This player is just starting to play sports.
  • Usually players 8 & under years old.
  • Introduction phase of development with focus on FUN and fundamentals.
  • This player is in the first unconscious incompetence stage of learning.

Orange Ball Beg – Int / Orange Ball Advanced

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Practicing:

  • Basic Physical Skills mainly focused in the ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination).
  • Basic Technical Skills mainly focused in GPS (Grip, Preparation, Swingpath) of groundstrokes, serve and volley.
  • Basic Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper running to and recovering from hitting the ball.
  • Basic Tactical Skills mainly focused in consistency, direction and depth control.
  • Basic Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in enjoyment of the sport and sportmanship and concentration on goals.
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Main Development Goals

  • Learn to rally from 60′ court, at least 10-20 balls or more with Topspin
  • Learn 1st and 2nd serve overhead.
  • Develop good footwork around all the court to get ready to 78′ court.
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Complementary Development

  • Parental Teaching of Principle and Values.
  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Practice of other Sports.
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Frequency of Training

  • 2-3 times sessions per week of 60 minutes.
  • At least 8-12 hours per week of physical activities or any sports play (including tennis).
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Type of Competitions

  • 60′ court events
  • USTA Orange L2 and L1 tournaments
  • Modified scoring for 10 and under— short sets of 4 game no-ad (tiebreak at 3-3 and at 3rd set)
  • Jr. Team Tennis and Club competitions
  • Around 15-20 matches per year
  • Unlimited practice matches
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • FUN oriented program.
  • Athletic Development Oriented.
  • Group teaching.
  • Team Competitive Incentives
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player has a fairly consistent form in technique of strokes.
  • This player is prepared for slow-mid paced and short-mid rallies in 60′ court.
  • This player may has weak serve, weak net skills and weak court coverage while playing.
  • This player has experience playing other sports.
  • Usually players 10 & under years old.
  • Introduction phase of development with focus on FUN and fundamentals.
  • The player should be entering the conscious incompetence stage of learning.

Green Ball Beg – Int / Green Ball Advanced

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Learning:

  • Advanced Physical Skills mainly focused in endurance, speed and strength.
  • Advanced Technical and Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper use of biomechanical body-racket chain and proper intensity.
  • Advanced Tactical Skills mainly focused in development of defensive and offensive game variations.
  • Advanced Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in match performance and self-discipline.

Developing:

  • Basic Physical Skills mainly focused in the ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination).
  • Basic Technical Skills mainly focused in GPS (Grip, Preparation, Swingpath) of grounstrokes, serve and volley.
  • Basic Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper running to and recovering from hitting the ball.
  • Basic Tactical Skills mainly focused in consistency, direction and depth control.
  • Basic Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in enjoyment of the sport and sportmanship and concentration on goals.
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Main Development Goals

  • Learn to rally from 78′ court, at least 20 balls or more with Topspin.
  • Develop good 1st and 2nd serve from 78′ court
  • Develop strong footwork to move around all 78′ court.
  • Learn basic defense and offense patterns to apply during matches.
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Complementary Development

  • Parental Reinforcement of Principle and Values.
  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Practice of other Sports.
  • Strength and Conditining sessions.
  • Private lessons.
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Frequency of Training

  • 4-6 times sessions per week of 60-90 minutes.
  • At least 12-15 hours per week of physical activities or other sports play (including tennis)
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Type of Competitions

  • 78′ court events
  • USTA Green L1 10&U and L8 12&U tournaments.
  • Modified scoring for 10 and under— Sets of 6 games with no-ads (tiebreak at 5-5 and at 3rd set).
  • Jr. Team Tennis & Club competition
  • Around 30-40 matches per year
  • Unlimited practice matches
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • Athletic Development Oriented.
  • FUN oriented program.
  • Group and Private sessions.
  • Team Competitive Incentives.
  • Coaches with experience of age group and necessary tennis skills.
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player has a fairly consistent form in technique in most of strokes while playing under pressure.
  • This player is prepared for mid-fast paced and mid- long rallies in 78′ court.
  • This player has fairly consistent serve, net skills and court coverage while playing.
  • This player has fairly consistent athletic skills that may display while playing other sports.
  • Usually players 12 & under years old.
  • Foundation phase of development with focus on FUN and fundamentals.
  • The player should be entering the conscious competence stage of learning tennis.

Yellow Ball 11-14 Beg-Int (3.0 – 3.5 NTRP) (Beg-Int Comptetitions)

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Practicing:

  • Advanced Physical Skills mainly focused in endurance, speed, strength and power.
  • Advanced Technical and Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper use of biomechanical body-racket chain with proper intensity and power in all movements.
  • Advanced Tactical Skills mainly focused in development of defensive, neutral and offensive game variations under pressure conditions.
  • Advanced Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in match performance, self-discipline, anxiety control and intrinsic motivation.

Developing under pressure:

  • Basic Physical, Technical, Footwork, Tactical and Mental/Emotional Skills while in competitive scenarios.
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Main Development Goals

  • Learn different rally patterns with changing directions and spped variation.
  • Master footwork focusing on speed and fast recovery for good anticipation.
  • Develop speed and effects on 1st and 2nd serve.
  • Develop advanced tactics to defend and attack based on your strengths and weaknesses.
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Complementary Development

  • Parental Reinforcement of Principle and Values.
  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Practice of other Sports.
  • Strength and Conditining sessions.
  • Private lessons.
  • Weigth training sessions.
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Frequency of Training

  • 2 hours sessions with recovery before next session.
  • At least 15-20 hours per week of physical activities (including tennis).
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Type of Competitions

  • USTA L8, L7 and L6 tournaments.
  • 2 out of 3 sets with-ad (tiebreak at 6-6 and supertiebreak at 3rd set)
  • Jr. Team Tennis, High School Team and Club competitions
  • Around 60-90 matches per year
  • Unlimited practice matches
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • High Performance coaches with experience of puberty issues
  • Established Development Plan with 2–3 cycle periodized year moving toward increased competition levels.
  • Strength and conditioning sessions.
  • Group and Private sessions.
  • Team Competitive Incentives.
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player has consistent form in technique in most of strokes while playing under pressure.
  • This player is consistent doing mid-fast paced and long rallies in 78′ court, even on rallies with change of directions.
  • This player is developing strong and consistent serve, net skills and court coverage while playing.
  • This player has sound consistent athletic skills that can display playing other sports.• Usually players 12 & above years old.
  • Refinement phase of development with focus on optimizing skills for solid development.
  • The player should be in the conscious competence stage of learning tennis.
  • Usually puberty stage in Juniors.

Yellow Ball 15-18 Advanced (4.0 – 5.0 NTRP) (Advanced Comptetitions)

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Developing under pressure:

  • Advanced Physical Skills mainly focused in endurance, speed, strength and power.
  • Advanced Technical and Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper use of biomechanical body-racket chain with proper intensity and power in all movements.
  • Advanced Tactical Skills mainly focused in development of defensive, neutral and offensive game variations under pressure conditions.
  • Advanced Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in match performance, self-discipline, anxiety control and intrinsic motivation.

Mastering:

  • Basic Physical, Technical, Footwork, Tactical and Mental/Emotional Skills
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Main Development Goals

  • Master rally with different patterns, speed and variations of balls during match.
  • Master serve & returns with different speed and effects during match
  • Master your tactical game based on your strenths and weaknesses during match.
  • Keep improving your fitness conditioning and mental strength.
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Complementary Development

  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Strength and Conditining sessions.
  • Private lessons.
  • Weigth training sessions.
  • Sport Psychology training.
  • Active rest with other sports or excerising activities.
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Frequency of Training

  • 2.5 hours sessions with recovery before next session.
  • 24-27 hours per week of physical activities (including tennis).
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Type of Competitions

  • USTA L5, L4, L3, L2, L1 tournaments.
  • High School & College.
  • Full scoring format
  • ITF/Futures/Challengers events
  • Around 60-90 matches per year
  • Unlimited practice matches
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • High Performance coaches with experience of post-puberty issues
  • Established Development Plan with 2–3 cycle periodized year moving toward increased competition levels.
  • Strength and conditioning sessions.
  • Group and Private sessions.
  • Team Competitive Incentives
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player has solid technique of all strokes while playing under pressure.
  • This player is solid on doing fast paced and long rallies with change of directions.
  • This player has solid serve, net skills and court coverage while playing under pressure.
  • This player has solid athletic skills that always display even when playing other sports.
  • Usually players 16 & above years old.
  • Transition phase of development with focus on solid performance under pressure.
  • The player should be entering the unconscious competence stage of learning tennis.
  • Usually post-puberty stage in Juniors.

Pro Player (5.5 – 7.0 NTRP) (Pro Competition)

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Summary of Skills Under Development

Mastering:

  • Advanced Physical Skills mainly focused in endurance, speed, strength, power and injury prevention.
  • Advanced Technical and Footwork Skills mainly focused in proper use of biomechanical body-racket chain with proper intensity and power in all movements.
  • Advanced Tactical Skills mainly focused in development of defensive and offensive game variations under pressure conditions.
  • Advanced Mental and Emotional Skills mainly focused in match performance, self-discipline, anxiety control and intrinsic motivation.
  • Basic Physical, Technical, Footwork, Tactical and Mental/Emotional Skills
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Main Development Goals

  • Master variations of patterns, effects and speeds of the ball during match.
  • Master variations of serve & returns speed and effects during match.
  • Master and optimize your fitness conditioning and Mental Strength.
  • Master and optimize your tactical game based on strengths and weaknesses during match.
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Complementary Development

  • Good Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Strength and Conditining sessions.
  • Private lessons.
  • Weigth training sessions.
  • Active rest with other sports or excerising activities.
  • High-Performance Psychology Training.
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Frequency of Training

  • 2.5 hours sessions with recovery before next session.
  • 27-30 hours per week of tennis specific physical activities (including tennis sessions).
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Type of Competitions

  • College
  • Challengers
  • ATP/WTA Tour and Grand Slams
  • Davis Cup and Fed Cup
  • Around 120-180 matches per year
  • Unlimited practice matches
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Type of Coaching and Program

  • High Performance coach
  • Physical trainer/strength coach
  • Network of sport science specialists
  • Individually planned program
  • 3–4 cycle periodized program
  • Team Competitive Incentives
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Summary Description of Level

  • This player has solid technique in all strokes while playing under pressure.
  • This player is solid on doing fast paced and long rallies while playing under pressure with change of directions.
  • This player has solid serve, net skills and court coverage while playing under pressure.
  • This player has solid athletic skills that always display even when playing other sports.
  • Usually players 18 & above years old.
  • Mastering phase of development with focus on excellent performance under pressure.
  • The player is in the unconscious competence stage of learning tennis.
  • Players of world-class performance on international competitions.