2009 USTA ANNUAL COACHES WORKSHOP
DATES: July 25-26, 2009
LOCATION: Ala Moana Tennis Courts & McCoy Pavilion
GUEST SPEAKERS:
DR. MARK KOVACS, PhD., CSCS
Senior Manager of Strength & Conditioning/Sports Science
USTA Training Center in Boca Raton, FL
Dr. Kovacs was an accomplished player and coach before transitioning to a career as a sport science expert. As a player he was a collegiate All-American and NCAA champion at Auburn University. He has a Masters degree in Exercise Science from Auburn and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Alabama. Dr. Kovacs is an Associate Editor of the Strength and Conditioning Journal and co-author of tennis book titled “Tennis Training-Enhancing On-Court Performance”. Mark is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA, certified Health/Fitness Instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine, USPTA certified coach and United States Track and Field Level II Sprints Coach. Before starting with the USTA, Mark was an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Wellness at Jacksonville State University.
DR. BRYCE YOUNG
Author of: The Courtside Coach: A Personal Mental Trainer
Dr. Bryce Young has conducted Peak Performance Mental Training Programs for more tennis teams than anyone in Sport Psychology. He served as NAIA National Tennis Coaches President and on the NCAA/ITA Board of Directors. Over 120 Universities and 250 Men’s and Women’s Teams have trained with Dr. Young. He earned his doctorate in Sport Psychology at the University of Virginia. In twenty years of coaching Dr. Young graduated 100% of his student athletes. Recent honors include selection to the USTA/Missouri Valley Hall of Fame for life time contributions to coaching education and sport science. He has served as Mental Coach for top ten ATP and WTA players. For more information on Dr. Young go to www.drbryceyoung.com
LINDA LECLAIRE
Author of: The Confidence Factor
Linda LeClaire is a foremost authority on confidence. She is the author of the widely acclaimed book, The Confidence Factor. Linda is the first person ever to be employed by an NCAA Division 1 athletic program as an Energy Coach. She is the creator of “Visual-Eyes” Mental and Emotional Training CDs. Linda has coached athletes for the Olympics, Special Olympics, and Paralympics. She has been asked to serve as key note speaker for conferences in Russia, Europe, Mexico and throughout the USA. She has served as Mental Coach for ATP and WTA top ten players. Coaches have access to Linda’s Mental Training Tips on her Blog at www.lindaleclaire.com
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY – JULY 25
TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY PRESENTER
8:30am-9:00am McCoy Pavillion Registration
9:00am-10:30am Cafeteria How to master the mental side of tennis Dr. Bryce Young
Part I
10:30am-12:00noon Tennis Court The trianglulation of technique, Dr. Mark Kovacs
tactics & movement
12noon-12:45pm McCoy Pavillion Lunch
1:00pm-2:30pm Cafeteria *The Confidence Factor Linda LeClaire
Part I
Sunday – July 26
TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY PRESENTER
8:30am-9:00am McCoy Pavillion Registration
9:00am-10:30am Cafeteria *The Confidence Factor Linda LeClaire
Part II
10:30-12noon Tennis Court On Court training for strength, Dr. Mark Kovacs
speed, power, agility, flexibility
and endurance
12noon-12:45pm McCoy Pavillion Lunch
1:00pm-2:30pm Cafeteria How to master the mental side of tennis Dr. Bryce Young
Part II
*Based on the new ground breaking book The Confidence Factor by Linda LeClaire