Tennis West of Scotland welcomes Nathan Lundy as County Training Programme Manager with effect from 1st August.
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COUNTY PROGRAMME COACHING TEAM
Since October 2022, it is mandatory for the following coaches to hold a valid LTA Coach Accreditation membership if they are leading coaching sessions independently:
- Level 2-5 coaches
- Coaches with overseas coaching qualifications
- Coaches with external UK tennis coaching qualifications
- Anyone who is leading coaching activity at LTA Registered Venues
By holding a valid membership of LTA Coach Accreditation, coaches will have completed the required checks and training:
- Safeguarding training
- First aid training
- Criminal record check (DBS or PVG for Scotland)
Coach Accreditation is industry-recognised and lets players, parents and employers know that you have met the above.
It is coaches' responsibility to purchase and maintain their LTA Coach Accreditation.
2024-25 West of Scotland Training Programme
"Young players who reach 'county level' should train indoors, on a performance surface, throughout the winter months to develop their tennis skills"
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
Individual player development is at the heart of every programme. This starts with developing a strong all-court game and then working toward a clearly defined world-class game style.
We want to ensure expectations of what it takes to become one of the best in the world at a chosen game style is clearly defined between each player and their coach. Our Player Development Philosophy covers a broad range of individual development factors and is underpinned by:
🎾 Head - good decision making and problem solving; players stay focused and find ways to win
🎾 Heart - resilient performer who competes unconditionally
🎾 Athlete - movement & athleticism positively influences the outcome of matches
🎾 Weapons - excellent technique & shot making consistent with game style
Key Values
Hard Work
Tennis is physically challenging, it demands hard work!! You are what we repeatedly do – working hard is a habit.
Respect
Coaches, Peers, Opponents, The Sport and most importantly Yourself
Competitor
Every time you step on the court you will come up against challenges, you must be ready to compete.
| Hard Work “I will never be outworked by my opponent” ✔ I will chase every ball until it bounces twice ✔ I will play every point with energy in my legs (Start from the ground up) ✔ Everything I do will have a purpose |
Respect “I will respect my peers, opponents, the sport and myself” ✔ I will always talk positively and confidently about myself ✔ I will embrace how challenging tennis is and enjoy it ✔ I will encourage and be positive to my teammates ✔ Even on my worse day, I will bring a positive attitude to my training |
| Competitor “I understand that every match I play will pose challenges – I must be ready to compete” ✔ I will be brave and not fear failing ✔ I will be good to myself when under pressure ✔ I will treat every point equally whether ahead or behind. ✔ I will make no excuses. |
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