ITF Monthly E-Mail Newsletter for Coaches, Year 8, Issue 8, August 2007

The ITF Development Department is pleased to welcome you to the August 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 Launches 'Tennis iCoach' Website
• Development Events
• ITF: Position Vacant, ITF Assistant Research Officer
• ITF: Head Coach, Pacific Oceania Regional Training Centre
• Development Events
• ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference Update
• Recent Coaches Courses
• Tennis... Play and Stay Campaign
• News from National Associations and other Organisations

ITF: POSITION VACANT, ITF ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER The ITF is looking to fill the position of ITF Assistant Research Officer, in the Development/Coaching Department. The role is a one to two year intern position assisting the ITF Development Research Officer in the provision of the ITF Coach Education Programme, including the provision and development of coach education materials and projects (publications, ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review (CSSR), resources, courses, workshops, e-learning projects, surveys, ongoing co-ordination of weblet and research projects, etc.). The position will involve some work related travel to ITF conferences. Among other things, all applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in Sports Science or similar, Good playing level, knowledge/expertise in coaching is essential, English is the preferred mother language, Excellent computer skills are also essential. The position will be based in Valencia, Spain and the successful applicant will receive a stipend of approximately $1,000 US dollars per month to cover living expenses. For further details and a position outline please contact: Miguel Crespo, ITF Research Officer: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla Please forward your curriculum vitae to Miguel Crespo at the email address above. Applications close on 30 August 2007.

ITF: POSITION VACANT HEAD COACH, PACIFIC OCEANIA REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE The ITF seeks a qualified head coach for the ITF Pacific Oceania Regional Training Centre at Lautoka in Fiji for 2008. The successful applicant will design and implement the yearly coaching, competition and fitness programme for around 16 scholarship players aged from 12 to 18 drawn from 17 nations in the Pacific. The person should be experienced in junior player development and working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. For further details and a position outline please contact: Dan O'Connell, ITF Development Officer: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla or Patrick O'Rourke, OTF Executive Officer: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla Please forward your curriculum vitae to Dan O'Connell at the email address above. Applications close on 30 September 2007.

DEVELOPMENT EVENTS August 6 - 14: ITF Level 1 Coaches Course, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic August 6 - 17: ITF/OS Level 2 Coaches Course, Jakarta, Indonesia August 13 - 18: Caribbean 14 & Under Development Championships - St Vincent August 13 - 21: ITF/OS Level 1 Coaches Course, Lome, Togo August 13 - 23: ITF/CAT East Africa 13 & Under circuit - Kenya August 15 - 23: FTCH Level 1 Coaches Course, Antofagasta, Chile August 16 - 19: ITF Play Tennis Course, Quito, Ecuador August 18 - 20: ITF Play Tennis Course, Jakarta, Indonesia August 20 - 31: ITF/TE Level 1 Coaches Course, Kiev, Ukraine August 24 - September 1: FTCH Level 1 Coaches Course, Viña del Mar, Chile September 3 - 14: ITF/OS Level 2 Coaches Course, Bangkok, Thailand September 7 - 9: ITF/TE Specific Theme Short Course - Tactics, Vilnius, Lithuania September 15 - 28: ITF/OS Regional Level 2 Coaches Course, Pretoria, South Africa September 17 - 25: ITF/OS Level 1 Coaches Course, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles September 19 - 30: ITF/TE Level 1 Coaches Course, Sarajevo, Bosnia September 24 - October 3: ITF/OS Regional & National Specific Theme Courses, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire September 24 - October 5: ITF/OS Regional Level 1 Coaches & Tutors Course, Latvia September 27 - October 6: ITF/OS Regional & National Specific Theme Courses, Nairobi, Kenya

ITF WORLDWIDE COACHES CONFERENCE UPDATE Preliminary Programme The preliminary programme is now available on the ITF Coaching website. Click here to view the latest version of the programme. Visas on arrival For participants living in a country that does not have a Paraguayan embassy/consulate, visas can be organised on arrival. Please let us know in writing if you require a visa to be organised on arrival. For further information please visit: www.paraguayembassy.co.uk/exemptlist.htm. TAM Mercosur airline deal TAM Mercosur is offering participants at the ITF Conference a discount on certain TAM Mercosur routes. For more information please visit: TAM Airline Deal ESPAÑOL Programa Preliminar El programa preliminar esta disponible en la pagina web de ITF Coaching. Haga click aqui para ver la version mas reciente de la programa. Visas a la llegada Para los participantes en cuyos paíacuteses no haya una Embajada de Paraguay, se pueden organizar las visas a la llegada. Tiene que enviarnos por escrito si necesita que la visa de su entrenador (es) se organice a su llegada. Para más información, por favor vaya a la siguiente página: www.paraguayembassy.co.uk/exemptlist.htm. TAM Mercosur - Descuentos para participantes La compañía TAM Mercosur ofrece a los participantes un descuento en billetes con su aerolíacutenea. Para mas información: TAM Airline Deal Para ver las últimas noticias visitar: www.itftennis.com/coaching/

RECENT COACHES COURSES Nivel 1, San Pedro Sula, Honduras Carlos Rodríguez, Oficial de Desarrollo de ITF para Centro América Después de las arduas jornadas de trabajo en aula y en cancha del 2 al 10 de julio, se concluyo el curso de nivel 1 en San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Los entrenadores de diferentes ciudades tuvieron la oportunidad de asistir al curso que organizo la Federación Hondureña de Tenis con la colaboración de ITF y el club Hondureño Árabe para los entrenadores que aun no habían tenido la oportunidad de ser evaluados. El curso fue impartido por Carlos Rodríguez, el Oficial de Desarrollo de ITF para Centro América y asistieron 16 entrenadores. Al finalizar el curso las palabras de agradecimiento no se hicieron esperar de parte de los asistentes y de la directiva del club, quienes estuvieron dando su apoyo desde el principio y que también fueron invitados para entregar los diplomas al final de la jornada. Algeria - Level 1 Coaches Course Hichem Riani, ITF Tutor and CAT General Manager (Tunisia) The Algerian Tennis Federation organised a National Level 1 Coaches Course at the National Tennis Centre of Bachdjarrah in Algiers from 2 - 10 July 2007. The venue provided the perfect learning environment for the 23 men and 3 women that had come from all over Algeria to take part in the course. National Coordinator Mr Moncef Ali Tatar conducted the first two days of the course dealing with mini-tennis. The following seven days of the course were conducted by Mr Hichem Riani (Tunisia), CAT General Manager. Over the nine days, candidates learnt about mini-tennis, play tennis, technique, tactics, as well as the mental and physical aspect for coaches working with beginner and intermediate players. Speaking at the conclusion of the course, Hichem Riani commented: "The participants were great, attentive and motivated to learn more and it was a pleasure for me to work with Moncef during this course. I would like finally to thank Pr Mohamed Djannes and all Algerian Tennis Federation Staff for their help and assistance".

TENNIS... PLAY AND STAY CAMPAIGN Three more Nations launch Play and Stay James Newman, ITF Play and Stay Coordinator Ireland, Portugal and South Africa recently added their names to the growing list of Nations to launch Play and Stay, a campaign that aims to improve the way starter players are introduced to the game. Portugal were first to take action when they launched alongside the official ITF launch on 20 June 2007. The Portuguese Tennis Federation (FPT) attracted many coaches to attend the seminar which was held at the National Stadium in Lisbon. Vitor Cabral of the FPT said, "I am very pleased to say that the launch of the program was very well received in Portugal. It was our goal to organize a simultaneous launch with the ITF, making a strong stand on our commitment to the project. Attendance was very good. Also a good surprise was the media coverage. It was very refreshing to see this event getting some attention from the TV and newspapers." South Africa followed next with a Play and Stay seminar held in Pretoria on 25-27 June. Mark Tennant, ITF Participation Coordinator presented a series of workshops during the event, "A large number of coaches attended and got their first taste of Play and Stay. The reaction was fantastic and with the support of SATA (South African Tennis Association) I believe the campaign can have a big impact in increasing participation in this region". The latest country to introduce Play and Stay was Ireland. Their coaches and administrators attended a seminar at the historic Fitzwilliam LTC in Dublin. Organised and run by Tennis Ireland, the event ran alongside the Irish Open, a $50000 ATP Challenger event. Roger Geraghty, Development Director for Tennis Ireland said, "Tennis...Play and Stay' can have a big impact on our sport. It promotes a simple but strong message that can improve the way tennis is introduced by coaches and dramatically change how tennis is perceived by prospective players. We strongly believe that the future for starter tennis players is slower balls, smaller courts, easy game." For further information on Tennis...Play and Stay please visit www.tennisplayandstay.com or contact Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla .

NEWS FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS Tennis Australia:Mark in your diary now, to be in Melbourne on 24-26 January 2008 for the Australian Grand Slam Coaches Conference. Tennis Australia is delighted to offer this world class event to be held on-site at Vodafone Arena during the Australian Open. Registered participants will receive accreditation allowing access to Melbourne Park from 23-27 January. Keynote speaker, Darren Cahill (Former coach of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Optus Australian Davis Cup Coach) will provide a fascinating insight to his experience as a coach, and reinforce the importance of coaches continuing to educate themselves. Craig Tiley (Tennis Australia Director of Player Development and Tournament Director - Australian Open) will reinforce the fundamentals of tennis and provide new inspiration on court. The program will also feature leading Australian and International presenters and will cover a range of topics relevant to coaches including; skill development, fun drills for kids, key aspects of training, coaching adults, the new ITF Play & Stay Program and ideas to improve your coaching business. Further details and a registration form for the Australian Grand Slam Coaches Conference are available at www.tennis.com.au/coachesconference or contact Belinda Foot, Professional Development Coordinator, with any queries: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla

LINKS ITF Coaching:http://www.itftennis.com/coaching/ ITF Tennis iCoach:http://www.tennisicoach.com/ ITN:http://www.itftennis.com/itn/ ITF Development:http://www.itftennis.com/development/ ITF Tennis...Play and Stay website:http://www.tennisplayandstay.com ITF Store:https://store.itftennis.com

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