Head Coach: Giselle O'Keeffe: TCA Club Professional Coach
Giselle's experience in playing international women's satellite tour enables her to bring a wealth of knowledge and a strong approach to training in our squads. In term 2 and 3 Giselle will direct and supervise the weekly program delivered by Matt Moloney, Nathan Isles, Michael Chandler and Damian Sell. In term 4 we will see Giselle on court working with the players.
Coaches:
Matthew Moloney: TCA Development Coach
One of Warrnambools most successful tennis players, Matt is making a career of coaching tennis and will complete his next level of coaching qualifications (Club Professional level) in Melbourne during 2008. Matt has competed in the Amateur Australian Open representing Victoria in 2007 and 2008 and has a strong allegiance with this squad having been a member in his junior playing days.
Nathan Isles: TCA Development Coach
Nathan brings with him a number of years experience in coaching from his hometown of Hamilton. Nathan has a Diploma of Sport and Recreation and is currently studying at Deakin University to achieve his aim of becoming a primary school teacher. During 2008, Nathan will also undertake the TCA Club Professional coaching qualifications thus ensuring we have a group of highly qualified coaches involved with the players.
Michael Chandler: Assistant
Michael will assist the qualified coaches with fitness and tennis drills. Michael has played tennis locally for many years and his infectious personality will encourage they players to enjoy their training sessions.
Damian Sell: Fitness Trainer
Damian has a strong interest in physical training with experience in coaching football locally. The tennis focused fitness program will be designed by a professional biomechanics adviser and delivered by Damian.
Training Sessions will be held on Monday evenings at the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club.
There will be a maximum of 8 players per group. Players will be assessed by coaches and reviewed at the end of each term. Groupings may be altered depending on improvement and performance.
Structure:
Development Group 1 & 2
Time: 4-5pm Tennis training
Squad Groups 1 & 2 & 3
Time: 4.15-4.45pm Fitness with tennis focus
4.45-5.45pm Tennis training
Each player will be allocated to an appropriate group when "intentions to join" are received by Wednesday 9th April, 2008. These groups will be more accurately determined after the first training session.
In the event of wet weather an indoor fitness/instruction program will be held in the clubhouse.
Each term will be of 8 weeks duration.
Term 2 will commence on Monday 21st April and finish on Monday 16th June, 2008. There will be no training on Monday 9th June (long weekend).
Expections: Players must
- arrive promptly for training
- bring all relevant equipment- racquet, skipping rope,water bottle,writing book and pen
- approach each session focused on training well and working to their best ability
- enter local tournaments and play pennant regularly
Cost:
Development groups: $8 per session = $64 per term
Squad training: $12 per session = $96 per term
Family discount: 10% for two or more children. Payment will be due from week one each term. Payment plans are available on request.
Uniform:
We are gratemful to "Warrnambool Hydraulics" who have agreed to part sponsor the purchase of uniforms for the squad. The uniform will consist of a playing shirt, hat and jacket. Details regarding the player's contribution towards this purchase will be available on registration night. Uniform items will be available for sizing on this night.
*IMPORTANT DATES*
- Wednesday 9th April: R.S.V.P. your intention to join the squad to: higplumb@bigpond.net.au
- Monday 14th April. 5pm. Registration and program explained. Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club Clubhouse
- Monday 21st April, 2008. First training session.
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