International Tennis Federation Tennis Development Department ITF Monthly E-Mail Newsletter for Coaches, Year 7, Issue 1, January 2005 ---------------------------------------

The ITF Development Department is pleased to welcome you to the January edition of its ITF Monthly E-mail Newsletter. In an effort to keep you informed and updated on ITF coaching matters worldwide, in this issue of the newsletter you will find:

* ITF Announces Two New Development Officers * eLearning Presentations * Development Events * Miller becomes Head of ITF Science & Technical Department * ITF launches Tennis Anti-Doping Programme Website * Recent Coaching Courses * Recent Conferences * ITF, COSAT y la Federación de Tenis de Chile, están organizando un Curso de Nivel 1 de Carácter Continental * News from National Associations and other Organisations

--------------------------------------ITF ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS By Clare Gale The ITF is pleased to announce the appointments of Carlos Rodriguez from Honduras as Development Officer for Central America and the Spanish speaking Caribbean and Anthony Jeremiah of Trinidad & Tobago as the Development Officer for the English speaking Caribbean. Both Carlos and Anthony have been involved at national level with successful junior development programmes and have considerable tennis experience both as players and coaches. Carlos is a Level 2 coach and was Davis Cup Captain for Honduras between 1999 and 2004. Anthony is also a Level 2 coach and has been national coach for his respective nation for a number of years. Both new Development Officers will be based in their home countries and in their first year, will travel extensively around their respective regions.

Their appointments follow the resignation of Gustavo Granitto who has been the Development Officer in the region since 1992 and who will be establishing a tennis consultancy business in the USA.

--------------------------------------eLEARNING PRESENTATIONS This relatively new page on the ITF Coaching weblet, which was created in May 2005, has become one of the more popular pages on the ITF Coaching weblet. In the previous 7 months the presentations have been viewed by approximately 4,500 people. During 2006 we are aiming to create at least another 15-20 presentations. This year will also see the introduction of presentations in Spanish, which should occur in June. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the speakers that have given there time to create a presentation and hope that you continue to utilise this page to access the presentations of some of the world’s best tennis experts. Finally, below is the list of the presentations currently on the ITF Coaching weblet and a link to view the presentations. Speed and Agility Testing for Tennis - Dr Ann Quinn Elastic Energy in Tennis - Professor Bruce Elliott Moving on court - Part 1 (Close range movement and positioning skills) - Machar Reid Playing Tennis in the Heat - Dr Timothy Wood Introduction to Recovery Training - Angie Calder Anticipatory Skill in Tennis - Damian Farrow Periodisation for 18 & Under Female Players - Craig Morris Making Tennis Easier for Starter Adults - Mark Tennant Moment of Inertia in Tennis - Professor Bruce Elliott ITF Juniors Overview 2005 - Luca Santilli View presentations: http://www.itftennis.com/coaching/practicalinfo/elearning.asp

--------------------------------------DEVELOPMENT EVENTS 6 - 13 January: 29th ITF/CAT African Junior Championships Southern/East Africa Qualifying event, Tanzania 6 January - 12 February: Central American & Caribbean Junior Touring Team to COSAT circuit, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia 8 - 19 January: ITF 14 & Under Asian Championships – Group 2, Yangon, Myanmar 12 - 21 January: OS National Mini Tennis course, Dominica 16 - 25 January: OS Course, Lima, Peru 24 January - 1st February: Regional Level 1 Course, Santiago, Chile ---------------------------------------

MILLER BECOMES HEAD OF ITF SCIENCE & TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

The ITF announced today, that, effective 1 January 2006, Dr. Stuart Miller, currently Technical Manager, is being promoted to Head of the newly created Science & Technical Department that takes over the management responsibility for the ITF’s Anti-Doping Programme. Miller, a Ph.D. from Manchester Metropolitan University, has worked for the ITF since 2001. ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti said: “This decision was made in part because of the increased activity that will arise due to the agreement made by the ITF in October with the ATP to take over management of drug-testing at ATP-sanctioned events from the start of 2006. When we considered how best to structure the Anti-Doping Department, we felt that Stuart’s scientific and academic background made him the ideal choice. During his tenure, we have noted his achievements that have helped to make the ITF Technical Department and Laboratory the gold standard in this area. He has also contributed through his work with the ITF Technical Commission and Sport Science & Medicine Commission. We expect Stuart’s leadership to help us greatly in the fight against doping in tennis.” Jonathan Harris, currently Administrator of the ITF Anti-Doping Programme, will continue to play a key role in the Department and will also fulfil his other legal and constitutional responsibilities. Ricci Bitti continued: “Jonathan’s expertise and experience in anti-doping is an invaluable asset to the ITF. Stuart and Jonathan will make an outstanding team as we expand our role in the Tennis AntiDoping Programme to include the ATP-sanctioned events.” Jamie Capel-Davies will be promoted to Coordinator in the newly created position of Senior Project Technologist and will take day-to-day responsibility for many of the Technical Centre’s activities, reporting directly to Stuart Miller.

--------------------------------------ITF LAUNCHES TENNIS ANTI-DOPING PROGRAMME WEBSITE The ITF has launched a dedicated ITF Tennis Anti-Doping Programme website. The new site, which expands the ITF’s online family of sites under the ITFtennis.com portal, is available at www.itftennis.com/antidoping. From the start of 2006, the ITF is responsible for the management of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme at all men’s professional events, including ATP-sanctioned tournaments. The ITF will continue to manage the Programme at the Grand Slam events (men and women), Davis Cup and Fed Cup, ITF Men’s and Women’s Circuit tournaments, and at Junior and Wheelchair tennis events under its authority. The new website will be the leading source of information on all aspects of the Programme, including tribunal decisions, statistics, advisories and rules relating to the ITF Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. Documents and forms, such as the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme Wallet Card and Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) forms, are available to download. The site is intended to be a transparent and user-friendly resource for players, media and fans. Visitors are invited to sign up for the ITF Tennis Anti-Doping Programme newsletter, which will communicate advisories, announcements and rule changes. The site is also offered as an educational resource, with information on banned substances and their dangers, nutritional advice and injury prevention tips. The site will expand to include the introduction of an FAQ section. Information on the WTA’s management of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme at its own events will continue to be available at www.wtatour.com.

--------------------------------------RECENT COACHING COURSES ITF / Olympic Solidarity Regional Level 3 Coaches Course By Miguel Crespo, ITF Development Research Officer The second ever ITF / Olympic Solidarity Regional Level 3 Coaching Course drew to a close at the Rama Garden Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday December 17. The twelve day long course which was organised in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) began on December 5th and was conducted by Miguel Crespo, ITF Research Officer, and Machar Reid, ITF Expert. Since the introduction of the ITF Level 2 Course syllabus to Asia in 1998, more than 100 coaches have been certified as Level 2 coaches by their National Association. Sixteen of these coaches, from eight different countries, were selected to further develop their high performance coaching skills. The participants, who included a number of Davis Cup captains, former Davis Cup and Fed Cup players, Technical Directors of Federations and Head Coaches of National Training Centres, were exposed to and assessed regarding their understanding / application of tactics, biomechanics, psychology, physical conditioning, teaching methodology and planning at the elite level. The Rama Garden Hotel afforded the course participants and experts fantastic hospitality to complement an exhausting but rewarding two weeks. Suresh Menon, ITF Development Officer for Asia, who participated in the course said ¨All of the sixteen coaches enjoyed an incredible two weeks. They are among the leading coaches in their countries and the information they have learned will hopefully lead to a blossoming of player development in the region. Again, with the cooperation of Olympic solidarity, the ITF looks forward to holding more Level III courses in more regions in the future.¨

ITF/OS LEVEL 1 Coaching Course, Lautoka, Fiji By Dan O’Connell, ITF Development Officer, Pacific Oceania Over the years, Pacific Oceania has benefited from three Olympic Solidarity Tennis Courses. With this support our coaches have come a long way! In 1983, Louie Kapp (USPTR) conducted a course in PNG. Four coaches attending Louie’s course eventually became President’s of their National Tennis Association. In 1997, Dave Porter (USPTA) conducted a course in Fiji. All coaches share fond memories of Dave’s course. Our teamwork continues to this day as four Pacific Oceania tennis players are currently receiving tennis scholarships at the university where Dave is coaching. During the last week of November, Kawaljeet Singh (ITF) conducted the ITF Level 1 Course at the Dr. Robin Mitchell Tennis Centre. Living in the ITF House allowed coaches to study together in the evenings. Each day, I could see our sixteen coaches, from twelve different nations improving their teaching skills. There is no question in my mind that in the years to come, our coaches will look back at this course as one of the most important events of their coaching careers. Kawaljeet is a friendly, giving person who inspired our coaches. The coaches and I would be delighted if our leader Kawaljeet returned to assist us again. Sincere thanks to Fiji Tennis Association President John Shannon for always helping. I am sure our coaches also want to thank John for the tremendous closing ceremony he provided! This course was an outstanding ITF experience – we all shared another ITF lifelong memory!

Thank you Olympic Solidarity. And special thanks to our teacher Kawaljeet!

ITF/OS Curso de Nivel 2 para Entrenadores, Colombia By Miguel Miranda, ITF Development Officer, South America Gracias a los fondos de Solidaridad Olímpica – OS, se desarrolló este Curso Regional para Entrenadores Avanzados en el hermoso Club Campestre El Rancho de esta ciudad. Asistieron 24 entrenadores, 16 de Colombia, Andrés Alarcón de Ecuador, Javier Zenteno y Darilin Palacio de Bolivia, Juan Villanueva y Richard Taco de Perú, Marcelo Caro y Oscar Araya de Chile y la única mujer asistente, Paola De Michelli de Uruguay. Como Tutores trabajaron Iván Molina, Director de Equipos Junior de la ITF y Miguel Miranda, Oficial de Desarrollo de la ITF para Sudamérica. En la ceremonia de clausura tanto el Presidente de la Federación Colombiana de Tenis, Dr. Gabriel Sánchez Sierra, como el Secretario General del Comité Olímpico Colombiano, Sr. Alberto Ferrer, destacaron la importancia que tiene para sus respectivas instituciones la Capacitación y Formación de entrenadores. Señalaron que en sus planes está brindar siempre el más amplio apoyo a este tipo de iniciativas. Alumnos y Tutores coincidieron en un especial agradecimiento al Coordinador del Curso y actual encargado de la formación de Entrenadores de la FCT Profesor Armando González, que en todo momento estuvo presto a solucionar todas y cada una de las dificultades presentadas en el Curso, demostrando siempre su calidad profesional.

ITF/OS Curso de Nivel 1 - República Dominicana By Persio Maldonado, Presidente, Federación Dominicana de Tenis Hemos concluido de manera exitosa el curso para entrenadores del nivel I, organizado por la Internacional Tennis Federation (ITF) y auspiciado con los fondos de Solidaridad Olímpica. El mismo se realizó en el Pabellón de Tenis del Parque del Este, sede de la Federación Dominicana de Tenis (FEDOTENIS), con la participación de 20 entrenadores, y en coordinación con el Comité Olímpico Dominicano (COD). En la apertura del curso contamos con la presencia del presidente del Comité Olímpico Dominicano, Don Luís Mejía Oviedo, el Secretario General, Don Antonio Acosta, quien además es el responsable de coordinar los fondos olímpicos, así como del Dr. Leonardo Monsanto, vicepresidente del COD y Jefe de Misión para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe “Cartagena 06”. Para el cierre vinieron el presidente y el vicepresidente del Comité Olímpico Dominicano (COD), quienes intervinieron en el acto y participaron en la entrega de los certificados. Los medios de comunicación, sobre todo la prensa escrita, la digital y la televisión le prestaron mucha atención al curso, divulgando material tanto al inicio como al cierre del mismo. La dinámica del curso resultó excelente, sobre todo porque resaltó el entusiasmo con que terminaron el último día 6 de diciembre después de una jornada que había comenzado el 28 de noviembre con horarios de 9:00 AM. a 12:30 del medio día y de 2:00 PM. Hasta las 4:00 PM o 5:00 PM. De la tarde cada día. Cabe destacar aquí la magnífica capacidad del instructor profesor Juan Antonio Pino Pérez, quien logró una dinámica grupal maravillosa y de excelente participación. Hubo mucho entusiasmo entre los participantes, quienes han vuelto a sus roles de entrenadores con mucho

más conocimientos del que poseían. Quince de ellos además aprobado por la ITF y cinco siendo sugeridos por el instructor como candidatos para tomar el nivel II. Este curso ha caído como anillo al dedo, pues justo ahora hemos abierto la Escuela Nacional de Tenis para impulsar de forma integral el inicio y el desarrollo de este deporte en todo el territorio nacional. Nuestro deseo es poder conseguir otros cursos durante este año que viene, así como poder lograr un nivel II para estos cinco candidatos y otros entrenadores dominicanos aprobados en el nivel I y que creemos tienen las condiciones para tomar el nivel II. La coordinación en la implementación del curso por parte del Comité Olímpico Dominicano (COD) también estuvo un excelente desempeño. Las cosas estuvieron a tiempo y bien servidas. Así que podemos decir que hemos concluido con la esperanza de poder tener otras experiencias maravillosas cada año, con lo que podremos formar cada vez más entrenadores y en consecuencia mejores jugadores de tenis.

--------------------------------------RECENT CONFERENCES Third AITA National Coaches Workshop By Sunil Yajaman, Hon. Director, AITA Coaches Education Program The 3rd edition of the biennial Workshop conducted by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) came to an end on Sat, 19 Nov 2005 at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana in Pune. The 3 day workshop attracted over 90 Coaches from all across India and also 3 from Sri Lanka. The Guest Speaker for the Workshop was the experienced Frank Zlesak from Czech Republic who gave 4 presentations. His presentation on Modern Techniques in Tennis Coaching was appreciated by all. The other speakers were Krishna Bhupathi (Strengths of Indian tennis & the way to move forward), Kawaljeet Singh (Game based approach for beginner players), Gary O’Brien (Co-ordination for tennis), Hemant Bendrey (Charting for tennis), Suresh Kumar (Peak performance zone in tennis), Balachandran (Playing on clay), Narsing (Wheelchair tennis), Mahendra Gokhale (Fitness aspects for tennis), Manoj Vaidya (MSLTA) and Sunil Yajaman (Coach – Beyond coaching). The Workshop hosted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) was inaugurated by the sporting legend Mr. Nandu Natekar in presence of Mr. Bharat Oza, Chairman, AITA Coaches Committee & Member of ITF Coaches Commission. During the official dinner on 17 Nov, the prestigious Dilip Bose Lifetime Award, for outstanding services to Indian Tennis, was presented to Krishna Bhupathi who has changed the Indian Coaching scenario in the last 10 years by building a wonderful Infrastructure in Nike – Bhupathi Tennis Village at Bangalore & being instrumental in producing players like Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna. The National Coaches Workshop is a very important chapter in the AITA Coaches Education programme apart from the Basic Tennis Teachers Course (BTTC), Level I & Level II courses that AITA conducts. AITA is thankful to ITF for supporting the travel of Frank Zlesak to be a speaker in this Workshop.

International DTB-Symposium - ¨Diagnostic, Training and Careers¨.

The German Tennis Federation coaches symposium was held from November 24 to 26. Miguel Crespo was a guest presenter and spoke about Talent Identification and Player Development in Spain as well as the ITN. There were over 200 coaches in attendance and the conference was a great success. Hans Peter Born commented that ¨It was great to have Miguel here to speak at the conference. All of the coaches really enjoyed his presentations and we would like to thank him and the ITF for their cooperation¨.

IV Simpósio Ibérico de Treinadores de Ténis By José Costa, Portugal Teve grande sucesso o IV Simpósio Ibérico de Treinadores de Ténis que se realizou no Hotel Dom Pedro Golf em Vilamoura nos dias 1, 2 e 3 de Dezembro, subordinado ao tema “A transição de júnior para profissional”. Cerca de 120 participantes, a grande maioria portugueses, tiveram oportunidade de conviver, trocar experiências e assistir às apresentações que estiveram a cargo de prelectores portugueses, espanhóis e alemão. Os speakers convidados foram o alemão Richard Schoenborn e os espanhóis Javier Duarte e Vicente Calvo. As restantes apresentações estiveram a cargo de Juan Carlos Andrade, César Coutinho, João Maio, Rui Silva, Nuno Mota, Paulo Lucas e Vitor Cabral. Organizado em conjunto pela Federação Portuguesa de Ténis e pela Real Federacion Española de Tenis, o simpósio ibérico tem lugar de dois em dois anos, alternadamente em Espanha e Portugal. A edição inaugural realizou-se em Madrid (1999), seguindo-se Montechoro (2001) e Valladolid (2003).

-------------------------------------ITF, COSAT Y LA FEDERACIÓN DE TENIS DE CHILE, ESTÁN ORGANIZANDO UN CURSO DE NIVEL 1 DE CARÁCTER CONTINENTAL Hay 20 cupos para extranjeros y 20 para chilenos. Como podrán apreciar el Curso comienza el 24 de enero, de tal manera que los extranjeros deben llegar el domingo 23. Por favor tomen nota que en los costos de inscripción no está el pago de hotel. La FTCH ha buscado alternativas económicas para aquellos que no viven en Santiago de Chile. Mayores detalles se encontrarán más abajo. Si tienen cualquier consulta no duden en comunicarse con Miguel Miranda en el e-mail que se adjunta o al 56/8/2883301, también con la Sra. Jimena Espinoza de la Federación de Tenis de Chile a la dirección de correo electrónico [email protected]. Aprovechamos la oportunidad una vez más para desearles lo mejor para el año que ha empezado. Atentamente, Miguel Miranda, ITF // COSAT, Asesor de Desarrollo, Sudamérica y Miguel Crespo, Responsable de Investigación para el Desarrollo, ITF. ………..............................

Curso Continental de Nivel 1 ITF/COSAT Fecha: Del 24 de enero al 01 de febrero, 2006. Sede: Club Deportivo Manquehue. Dirección Avda. Vitacura Nº 5841, Vitacura. Fono: 940 65 51 Cupos: 40 personas. Horarios: De 08:00 a 12:00 y de 14:00 a 18:00 Hrs. Valor Inscripción: $60.000 o US$100, que incluyen material entregado por ITF. El pago debe ser efectuado mediante depósito en la cuenta corriente Nº 07-01072-9 del Banco Santander Santiago, Titular: Federación de Tenis de Chile. Perfil del Postulante: Se adjunta en la página web ITF. Postulación: Las inscripciones serán recepcionadas vía fax al (2) 554 10 78 o e-mail a [email protected] hasta el día 09 de enero de 2006, incluyendo la copia del depósito. La Federación se reserva el derecho de admisión. Asistencia: La asistencia obligada es de a lo menos un 90% de los horarios mencionados. Expositor: Sr. Miguel Miranda (Chile), Oficial de Desarrollo de ITF para Sudamérica. Certificación: Habrá dos tipos de certificación: 1) Certificación por Asistencia: Entregado por la Federación de Tenis de Chile a todos los participantes que tengan la asistencia mencionada. 2) Certificación por Aprobación: Entregado por COSAT, de acuerdo a los resultados de la evaluación efectuada por el expositor - evaluador. Valor Almuerzo $4.000 o US$8 aprox. Lugar: Restorán del Club. Incluye: Entrada, Plato de Fondo, Bebidas, Postre y café. Alternativas más económicas a 10 minutos del club.Hoteles sugeridos y valores por persona: Las reservas deben ser efectuadas directamente por los interesados 1) Hotel Los Nogales. Dirección: Los Nogales Nº 741, Providencia Fono – Fax: (562) 353 10 00. Single: $32.100 o US$50. Doble: $35.310 o US$55. Desayuno buffet. 2) Hotel Los Nogales Express. Carmen Silva Nº 2343, Providencia. Fono – Fax: (56-2) 353 10 00. Single: $25.680 o US$40. Doble: $28.890 o US$45. Desayuno buffet. Nota: Todos estos valores son más IVA (19%). Si los pasajeros extranjeros cancelan en moneda. extranjera, no pagan IVA. Contacto de Reservas: [email protected]. 3) Hotel Parlamento, Av. Santa María N°281, Recoleta. Fono: (56-2) 735 24 01 – Fax: (56-2) 777 17 84. Single: US$35. Doble: $14.500 o US$40. Triple: $14.500 o US$55. Desayuno y cena. Nota: Todos estos valores tiene IVA incluido. Contacto de Reservas: [email protected]. Este Curso Continental es una Iniciativa Conjunta de FTCH, ITF y COSAT. --------------------------------------NEWS FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS Australia: Don´t miss out on the 2006 Australian Tennis Conference to be held at Melbourne University from 12 to 15 January. The event is conducted on behalf of Tennis Coaches Australia, and is the premier tennis coaching conference of Asia Pacific. Jim Courier - Former World No. 1 is a guest speaker and will join a field of world class presenters including Alicia Molik, Roger Rasheed, Bruce Elliott plus key Tennis Australia Personnel to bring an outstanding conference with a variety of on court and lecture theatre presentations. In addition, the program has also been amended to ensure that it is relevant for our mainstream coaches. Prospective delegates need to register by 24 December to guarantee a place and RECEIVE promotional items which include; An ATC satchel, ATC Cap, Thorlo socks, Tennis Australia merchandise and an Australian Open ground pass. Certification will be allocated to delegates for full attendance at the 2006 Australian Tennis Conference. For more information visit

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