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2017 - 2018 ATC HP Team
HIGH PERFORMANCE
JUNIOR
PROGRAM
INFORMATION GUIDE
SEPTEMBER 2018 – JUNE 2019
SESSION 1 (Fall) : September 5 – December 21, 2018 Includes Orientation Week
SESSION 2 (Winter): January 7 – March 24, 2019
SESSION 3 (Spring): April 1 – June 23, 2019
WWW.ALBERTATENNISCENTRE.CA
Dear Parents and Athletes,
Alberta Tennis Centre’s high performance tennis program strives for excellence and has successfully produced athletes
who are achieving significant results at the Provincial, National and International level. We are committed to the de-
velopment and success of each of our athletes and the growth of our program.
The success of our program is dependent on our ability to provide an environment that maximizes the athlete’s poten-
tial. The backbone of our program is based on values that helps us to create a healthy, disciplined and inspiring envi-
ronment. Whether the athlete’s pathway will take them into professional tennis, head to a Canadian/US college on a
tennis scholarship or even enjoy the sport for life, our program will prepare them for the exciting journey.
DEDICATION DISCIPLINE DESIRE
Integrity Process Trust Grit Pride
To get more information about the High Performance Program or to schedule an assessment, please contact
Tom McLean directly at tmclean@albertatenniscentre.ca
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HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE & DESIRE
Our high performance stream is geared toward players who want to compete in provincial, national and international
competitions. Admission into our high performance program is by application only. Parents interested in enrolling their child in
our high performance must contact our Tennis Director to set up a player evaluation to determine suitability. Whether your goal
is to pursue college/university tennis or to play professionally, we will provide an environment to maximize your potential.
“Desire is nothing without discipline”
–Joe Duncan
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong.
Participating in college/university tennis provides opportunities to learn, compete and
succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care and
regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities and equipment. Student-athletes as a
group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better
prepared for life after their post-secondary careers.
LEGACY PROGRAM
In addition to providing athletes with a world class training experience, we believe that
giving athletes the opportunity to share their passion with others and to give back to the
next generation is an integral part of growing a life long love of the game. Our legacy
program gives athletes the opportunity to build confidence on and off the court while
developing leadership qualities while being mentors to our Junior Development program & Nike Day Camp participants in a n
assistant coach role. This program is designed to help athletes truly understand their craft by teaching it to others, develop their
patience and interpersonal skills, and in some cases earning some extra money in an environment they are completely familiar
with. Although this program is an invite only component, athletes are encouraged to express their interest in participating to the
Performance Coaches.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
We pride ourselves on being athlete - centred. This means that every ball hit within the program is structured and planned for the
maximum benefit to meet the needs of the individual athlete.
To produce a high performance athlete takes an incredible level of detailed planning; in order to ensure we are able to provide
the on court objectives, we need to be successful in three areas:
1. A flexible weekly individualized program that allows the athlete to get the correct number of group, small group, semi
and private lessons. We will offer a custom and more specific program to meet each athletes individual needs.
2. Athletes commit to the recommended number of training hours (linked with the players athletic and academic goals)
based on the type of performance program registered for.
3. Athletes commit to a tournament program that the parents, players and coach have all agreed upon.
Student athletes have many challenges and we strive to accommodate schedules that fit into student lives. A student athlete
has to manage their time between their training and school. As players get older, training standards and schooling become
more demanding and to achieve their goals we are containing to look for the best options for a high performance program.
There are several school options that allow athletes to train in the highest levels in both academic and tennis environments.
We would be happy to discuss schooling options that we know have been successful for our athletes.
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HOW TO REGISTER
If your child is not already in our program, an assessment with our High Performance coaching staff is required. Once that is
complete, program recommendations can be made based on the individual athlete. High performance programs will run
throughout the week. Players will fill in the application form below and select their preferred numbers of days, hours (linked with
LTAD recommendations) and private / semi-private lessons, if required.
It is important for high performance athletes to continue their development with training, competitions and a rest block
throughout the summer. We have a player checklist of activities players should consider for their summer plans. With a reduction
of high performance spots for each program, the summer training list will take into consideration or be conditional on program
spots.
Programs will be linked with an individualized annual training plan and an individual discussion with Tennis Director, Performance
Coach or personal coach to confirm the optimized weekly training program including group and potential private lessons.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
★ Must be a member in good standing of Tennis Alberta
★ Must be a member of the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre
★ Must commit to the HP program training schedule for the entire 2018 - 2019 training season
★ All players must be evaluated, approved and designated into the appropriate program by the Tennis Director & Coaches
★ Focus and Motivation – ongoing evaluations throughout the year
PROGRAM CONSISTS OF
★ Training with some of the best players in Canada
★ Video analysis on each player including the state-of-the-art PLAYSIGHT TECHNOLOGY
★ Psychological, tactical, technical and physical training
★ On-court fitness and coordination training
★ All programs are created from an annual plan, in accordance with the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model
★ Private lessons (additional charge)
★ Individual annual planning: all programs and plans created will take an athlete-centred approach
★ Tournament coach support at all top sanctioned events. Coach supported events will be communicated throughout the
year
★ Team travel and competitive trips (additional charge)
★ Use of technology for cutting edge feedback
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
★ Must be willing to meet the minimum guidelines of the Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTAD-Tennis Canada) for
tournaments and matches played per year based on age and gender. Please refer to pages 41 and 47.
For more information visit: http://www.tenniscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/LTADallenglish.pdf
★ Exhibit a high level of intensity, focus and respect at every practice
★ Attend all training sessions (on-court/fitness) on time, except for illness or injury. Players should notify the Tennis Director in
the event they are unable to attend a practice or fitness session
★ Follow the tournament schedule prepared by the coach
★ Parents are expected to attend parents/coaches meetings as scheduled.
★ Players are expected to complete their player journals as
★ Players are expected to practice outside of program times (match play, serving practice, private or semi-private lessons).
★ It is expected that players designate a private coach as part of their development to develop and establish an annual plan
together and meet with the player/parents on a semi-annual basis to review goals, process and results.
★ Players are expected to utilize the Tennis Centre’s fitness centre, following their individual fitness & conditioning program,
which will be assessed on a regular basis. Players under the age of 12 are required to have adult supervision while using the
fitness centre.
ORIENTATION WEEK – SEPTEMBER 5, 6, 7
Next Gen (4:00 - 5:30 pm) / Elite Performance Program (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
TO APPLY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS CONTACT: Tom McLean, Head of High Performance tmclean@albertatenniscentre.ca
!4NEXT GEN PROGRAM (UNDER 10 DEVELOPMENT)
Designed for competitive athletes playing orange and/or green ball in a High Performance environment. Players will be looking to
transition in this training year from either orange to green or green to yellow ball. Selected players need to attend all sessions dur-
ing the week.
NB: physical development will be embedded into the program time. Membership and attendance in all days is mandatory.
Program Benefits:
• Walk-on privileges
• Team uniform
• Tournament support at selected events
• Orientation week included
• Training Log
• Fitness testing throughout the season
• Coaching support at selected tournaments
• Playsight usage fees included
NEXT GEN PROGRAM - ORANGE BALL
2018 - 2019 SESSION: September 5, 2018 - June 23, 2019
Wednesday (5:30 - 6:30pm), Thursday (5:30 - 6:30pm), Friday (5:30 - 6:30pm), Saturday (8:00 - 9:00 am)
Athletes must sign up for 3 days per week minimum
Physical Development is included in the program
6:1 (student/coach) ratio
NEXT GEN PROGRAM - GREEN BALL
2018 – 2019 SESSION: September 5, 2018 - June 23, 2019
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
Athletes must sign up for all 4 days
Physical Development is included in the program
5:1 (student/coach) ratio
NOTE(S):
• Membership required at an additional cost;
• Program requires full school year commitment (September to June);
• The program price includes the orientation week, team uniform, training logs, physical development and travel support
at selected tournaments;
• Classes missed due to statutory holidays and the Calgary National Bank Challenger have been accounted for in the
overall price of the program. Classes cancelled unexpectedly due to tournaments, or any other reason will be credited
throughout the year;
• No refunds will be given. Credit requests due to injury (Unable to play for more than 3 weeks, with a note from a med-
ical professional) must be approved by the General Manager.
COST
Individual invoices will be created for each athlete based on their total weekly hours and a fee of $21.50+ GST per hour. The total
program fee can be split over five instalments (June 2018, September 2018, November 2018, February 2019, April 2019). Hourly
fee includes all program benefits listed above.
Athletes in the Next Gen Program are registering for a full school year program. Changes to schedules must be approved by the
Tennis Director and will result in changes in fees.
!5ELITE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (10 – 17 years)
Designed for players meeting LTAD training and competition schedules and playing sanctioned provincial and international tour-
naments. In addition to court time, athletes are expected to spend time improving fitness and mental aspects of the game. Ath-
letes selected will need to attend all program sessions. Membership and attendance in all days is mandatory.
Program Benefits:
• Walk-on privileges
• Team uniform
• Tournament support at selected events
• Orientation week included
• Training Log
• Fitness testing throughout the year
• Coaching support at selected tournaments
• Playsight usage fees included
2018 – 2019 SESSION: September 5, 2018 - June 23, 2019
A minimum of 6 hours per week must be selected from the following options to participate in the High Performance Program:
Morning: Wednesday (6:30 - 8:00am), Thursday (6:30 - 8:00am)
Afternoon: Tuesday (2:00 - 5:00pm), Wednesday (2:00 - 4:00pm), Thursday (2:00 - 4:00pm)
Evening: Monday to Thursday (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
Physical development training is included in the program
4:1 (student/coach) ratio
NOTE(S):
• Membership required at an additional cost;
• Program requires full school year commitment (September to June);
• The program price includes the orientation week, team uniform, training logs, physical development and travel support
at selected tournaments;
• Classes missed due to statutory holidays and the Calgary National Bank Challenger have been accounted for in the
overall price of the program. Classes cancelled unexpectedly due to tournaments, or any other reason will be credited
throughout the year;
• No refunds will be given. Credit requests due to injury (Unable to play for more than 3 weeks, with a note from a med-
ical professional) must be approved by the General Manager.
COST
Individual invoices will be created for each athlete based on their total weekly hours and a fee of $21.50+ GST per hour. The total
program fee can be split over five instalments (June 2018, September 2018, November 2018, February 2019, April 2019). Hourly
fee includes all program benefits listed above.
Athletes in the Elite Performance Program are registering for a full school year program. Changes to schedules must be approved
by the Tennis Director and will result in changes in fees.
!6COMPETITIVE TEEN PROGRAM (10 – 17 years)
This program is designed for athletes who have either progressed through the first four stages of progressive tennis or play at an
intermediate to advanced playing level. These athletes will be working on improving their skills to be accepted into our Elite Per-
formance Program. Membership and attendance in both days is mandatory.
Program Benefits:
• Walk-on privileges
• Team uniform
• Tournament support at selected events
• Orientation week included
• Training Log
• Fitness testing throughout the year
• Coaching support at selected tournaments
• Playsight usage fees included
2018 – 2019 SESSION: September 5, 2018 - June 23, 2019
Monday, Thursday (5:30 - 7:00pm)
Athletes must sign up for both days
Physical Development is included in the program
5:1 (student/coach) ratio
NOTE(S):
• Membership required at an additional cost;
• Program requires full school year commitment (September to June);
• The program price includes the orientation week, team uniform, training logs, physical development and travel support
at selected tournaments;
• Classes missed due to statutory holidays and the Calgary National Bank Challenger have been accounted for in the
overall price of the program. Classes cancelled unexpectedly due to tournaments, or any other reason will be credited
throughout the year;
• No refunds will be given. Credit requests due to injury (Unable to play for more than 3 weeks, with a note from a med-
ical professional) must be approved by the General Manager.
COST
Individual invoices will be created for each athlete based on their total weekly hours and a fee of $21.50+ GST per hour. The total
program fee can be split over five instalments (June 2018, September 2018, November 2018, February 2019, April 2019). Hourly
fee includes all program benefits listed above.
Athletes in the Elite Performance Program are registering for a full school year program. Changes to schedules must be approved
by the Tennis Director and will result in changes in fees.
!7PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
Players may be included into the elite program at the High Performance staff’s discretion, other considerations will be taken into account such as
injury, international tournaments and player profiles.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: ___________________________________ AGE: ____ BIRTHDATE: (m) ______ (d) ______ (y) __________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________ POSTAL CODE: ________________
PHONE #: _____________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________________
PERSONAL COACH: ______________________ OTHER ORGANIZED SPORTS? _____________________________
PERFORMANCE
BEST RANKING: ______________________ CURRENT RANKING: _________________________
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Please indicate which hours you would like to attend below. Preferred days cannot be guaranteed.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4-5:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 8:00 - 9:00am
Next Gen
Orange
Must select min. 3 days
4:00 - 5:30pm 4-5pm 4:00 - 5:30pm 4:00 - 5:30pm 4:00 - 5:30pm 8am - 9am
Next Gen
Green
Must select all 4 days
5:00 - 7:00pm 2:00 - 5:00pm 6:30 - 8:00am 6:30 - 8:00am
Elite 5:00 - 7:00pm 2:00 - 4:00pm 2:00 - 5:00pm
Performance
Program
Must select min. 6 hours
5:00 - 7:00pm 5:00 - 7:00pm
Competitive 5:30 - 7:00pm 5:30 - 7:00pm
Teen
Must select both days
Submit to Tom McLean via email (tmclean@albertatenniscentre.ca) or in person by dropping off at the Member
Services Desk.
!8PLAYER, PARENTS AND COACH CHARTER
AS THE HEAD COACH, I AM ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
1. Ensuring a safe environment where our coaches engage our athletes in a stimulating, dynamic, atmosphere that is
conducive to athletic development.
2. Ensuring that my behaviour and the behaviour of the coaching staff is a reflection of our programs’ values (honesty,
accountability, fair play, respect and a passion for tennis)
3. Ensuring timely and open communication with our athletes, coaches and parents.
4. Engaging parents, athletes and coaches to work together for the ultimate benefit of the athlete.
5. Ensuring fair consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
ATHLETE
As a Alberta Tennis Centre athlete, I am accountable for:
1. My behaviour on and off the court. I will be respectful of my coaches, fellow players, parents and the club facilities.
2. Arriving to practice on time, fully prepared to focus and work at the appropriate intensity level. This includes both on
court tennis and the fitness component of my training.
3. Compliance with the Tennis Alberta Code of Conduct both within the club and at other clubs where I may compete.
4. Ensuring I wear appropriate and proper tennis attire both within the club and at other clubs where I may compete.
PARENT
As the parent of an Alberta Tennis Centre athlete, I am accountable for:
1. Discussing and reinforcing the programs players charter with my child.
2. Prompt payment of all fees.
3. Ensuring my child arrives on time for practice (which includes time for a proper physical warm-up prior to entering the
court) and is wearing proper tennis attire. Athletes who are not dressed appropriately may be asked to change their
clothing or will be excused from practice without refund or credit.
4. Ensuring my behaviour is respectful of all coaches, players, other parents and club facilities including clubs where I may
be a guest attending a tournament or practice.
5. Providing constructive and timely feedback.
SIGNED:
Parent: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Player: ______________________________________ Date: __________________
Coach: ______________________________________ Date: __________________
Submit to Tom McLean via email (tmclean@albertatenniscentre.ca) or in person by dropping off at the Member
Services Desk.
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