USPTA has produced the most comprehensive manual for teaching 3- to 10-year-old tennis players,
USPTA's Complete Guide to Little Tennis. The newest edition of this popular manual has been revised and expanded to include step-by-step organizational details for both off-court and on-court programming and teaching. See
Little Tennis Shop on the main menu for more details on how to own this unparalleled teaching tool. Below are just a few additions that the new manual includes:
40 complete lesson plans
How to schedule lessons
Your equipment needs
Staff orientation
Pricing
Leagues
Forms
- Promotional poster
- Sign-up form
- Attendance roster
- Medical release form
- Player progression chart
- Sample press release
The new lesson plans are color coded, making it easy to find the right section and age group you are looking for. The four progression levels -- warm-up skills, motor skills, racquet skills and playing skills -- feature games, drills and numerous lesson tips for each ability level. There are also templates so that a pro can choose from an assortment of games, drills and training methods and customize the lesson plans to his or her needs.
Best of all, parents are a part of every drill. They serve as assistant coaches and help with equipment setup and refreshments. The player progression charts allow you to show a parent where their child is at any given moment and how they can improve their skills.
This extensive amount of teaching material provides teaching professionals with everything they need to start a Little Tennis program.