Dear NorCal Coach, USTA Northern California is looking for coaches ...
Dear NorCal Coach, USTA Northern California is looking for coaches to work with our junior players at our USTA National Junior Competition Team Events. We have many different coaching opportunities to offer and will be accepting applications for NorCal Team Events at the beginning of each year, so be sure to apply early – THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2016. Our goal is to partner with top coaches in Northern California and provide opportunities to help these coaches in their efforts to develop the next generation of great American players within the section. Selection criteria, compensation, and time commitment will vary for each coaching opportunity. The criteria for selection for any USTA coaching position is:
Actively supporting USTA programming and serving the mission of our section; “To promote and develop the growth of tennis as an inclusive and inviting lifetime activity in Northern California.” Creating a positive environment by focusing on team building and promoting excellent sportsmanship Passing the USTA background check
Coaches are responsible for coaching on-court, as well as the overall supervision of players during the entire duration of an event. Duties and responsibilities are different depending on the event, please check with USTA NorCal staff for a breakdown of responsibilities for a specific event. Some out-of-state events will require an extra day or two of travel. All of our NorCal coaches are required to go through the full background check prior to events.
Best wishes and Go NorCal! Jon Fierabend Player Development Specialist
NORCAL COACH QUALIFICATIONS
Experience coaching at NorCal camps (PDC Combines (formerly PDCs), EDCs, Team USA Sectional Training Camps (formerly RTCs) and NorCal Team Workouts Experience as National coach or Faculty Coach Supports USTA programming and serves the mission Ability to connect with young people of both genders Demonstrates commitment to the tennis profession (PTA, PTR, USTA HP Cert, etc.) College coaches preferred for 16’s and 18’s teams, or coaches must have experience with collegiate tennis
EVENT: 10’s Exchange EVENT DESCRIPTION – This is a green ball only event. This event is a chance for the next generation of players to come together as a team and begin to form relationships and connections that will last throughout their junior tennis careers and beyond. It is also a great chance for our tennis parents to connect, share information and ideas, and work together to support the success of all of our players. Our 10 and Under players will have the chance to compete against players from the SoCal, Pacific Northwest, and Intermountain sections. We will be accepting 1 Team Coach and 1 Team Manager for this event. RESPONSIBILITIES – The coach is responsible for overall supervision of the team from the time they meet at the airport, until the time the players are back at the airport. The coach shall organize team building activities for the players and help direct the parents towards roles that may be helpful for the team. The coach shall work collaboratively with the manager. DATES –October 2016 STIPEND - $250/day
EVENT: Pacific Cup, Zonals, Intersectionals, National Team EVENT DESCRIPTION Pacific Cup: The top ranked boy and girl from 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s in singles will play as one team against teams from SoCal, Pacific Northwest, and Intermountain.
Zonals: The USTA sanctions four (4) Zone Team Championships (Zonals) for 16-and-under boys and girls, held in early July each year. The Zonals provide an opportunity to compete against top juniors from other USTA Sections. They provide a great opportunity to play on a fun team and to develop and improve physical, mental, and emotional skills. They also allow players to experience a competitive team atmosphere and on-court coaching, just like college tennis. For the 16s division, USTA NorCal will send two (2) teams, two (2) team coaches and two (2) team managers. The 16s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. For the 14s division, USTA NorCal will send three (3) teams, three (3) team coaches and three (3) team managers. The 14s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. For the 12s division, USTA NorCal will send three (3) teams, three (3) team coaches and three (3) team managers. The 12s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. Intersectionals & BG National Team: The Intersectionals (BG16s & 14s) and National Teams (BG18s) are the highest level of team competition in the U.S. and have been designated as Level 1 National Ranking Tournaments. They are a great opportunity to play on a fun team and to develop and improve physical, mental, and emotional skills. These events also allow players to experience a competitive team atmosphere and on-court coaching, just like college tennis. USTA NorCal will send its strongest players to compete for the National Team title. The BG14s and 16s Intersectional Team Championships (Intersectionals) are team matches played on clay between teams from the 17 Sections of the USTA in early July each year. USTA NorCal will send one (1) BG14s team, one (1) BG16s team, and one (1) coach and one (1) manager for each team. Each team will have 4 boys and 4 girls. The National Team Championships (National Teams) are team matches played between teams from the 17 Sections of the USTA in late July each year. The National Teams provide an opportunity for NorCal’s top juniors to be seen by college coaches and to compete against top juniors from other USTA Sections. USTA NorCal will send one (1) B18s team, one (1) G18s team, and one (1) coach and one (1) manager for each team. Each team will have 7 players. RESPONSIBILITIES – Facilitate a team workout for the team they are selected to coach. Coaches are responsible for overall supervision and coaching players. Work collaboratively with other team coaches and managers.
DATES -
Pacific Cup (12’s, 14’s, 16’s, 18’s): December 2016 Zonals (12’s, 14’s, 16’s): July 2016 Intersectionals (14’s, 16’s): July 2016 National Team (18’s): July 2016
STIPEND - $250/day (One travel day will be paid for) ADDITIONAL INFO USTA NorCal will have designated Team Managers for all team events except for 12s Zonals. Coaches attending Zonals are responsible for coaching a team of 12 players (6 boys and 6 girls). For the 14s, and 16s Intersectional Team Championships and 18s National Team Championships are responsible for coaching a team of 7-8 players. The coach is responsible for the well-being of all players once the trip begins. There will be a team workout held by team coaches and USTA NorCal staff for players participating in the 12s, 14s and 16s Zonals and 18s National Team Championships in July 2016 at a location TBD (more info to come shortly). The workout is approximately three (3) hours and will include no less than two hours of tennis and an orientation meeting. Attendance by the team coaches is mandatory. Compensation will be $100 total for the workout, which will be included in the compensation check at the end of the team trip.
Thank you for your interest to be a NorCal coaching representative. We very much appreciate your interest to work with our top junior players. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact USTA NorCal Player Development Specialist, Jon Fierabend P-510-263-0471 [email protected].
COACHING APPLICATION FORM To apply for a coaching position your Coaching Application Form, cover letter, and resume must be submitted by March 18th, 2016. Please submit the application by email to Jon Fierabend at [email protected] or by mail to USTA NorCal, Attn: Jon Fierabend, 1920 North Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502, or by fax at (510) 748-7377. Name: Mailing Address: E-mail Address: Cell Number: Do you have a credit card?
Work: Yes
No
(May be needed for transportation rental)
Have you completed the USTA Safe Play Background check in 2016?
Yes
No
Have you completed the USTA NorCal Background check in 2016?
Yes
No
On the right, please select the event(s) you are applying for in order of priority, 1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest: BG14’s Intersectional Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Auburn, Alabama Dates: July 8-13 (6 days: Friday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 4 Boys & 4 Girls Surface: Clay Stipend: $1,600 (1 travel day + 5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
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BG16’s Intersectional Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Dates: July 8-13 (6 days: Friday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 4 Boys & 4 Girls Surface: Clay Stipend: $1,600 (1 travel day + 5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG 12’s Zone Team Championships (3 coaches and 3 managers) Location: Tucson, Arizona Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday) 3 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG 14’s Zone Team Championships (3 coaches and 3 managers) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday 3 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
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BG 16’s Zone Team Championships (2 coaches and 2 managers) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday) 2 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
B18’s National Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Urbana, Illinois Date: July 30- August 2 (5 days: Friday-Tuesday) 1 Team: 7 Boys Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,350 (1 travel day + 4 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
G 18’s National Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Claremont, California Date: July 31- August 3 (4 days: Sunday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 7 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,350 (4 workdays + $100 for team workout)
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* There will be a mandatory Team Workout hosted by USTA NorCal staff for players participating in BG 12, 14 & 16 Zonals and BG 18 National Team Championships on Saturday, June 27 2015 at Stanford University. The workout is approximately three (3) hours and will include no less than two hours of tennis and an orientation meeting.
10’s Exchange (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: TBD Date: October 2016 (3 Days) 1 Team: 6 Boys and 6 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,000 (3 workdays)
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Pacific Cup (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Beaverton, Oregon Date: December 2016 (3 days) 1 Team: 4 Boys and 4 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $750 (3 workdays)
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Actively supporting USTA programming and serving the mission of our section; “To promote and develop the growth of tennis as an inclusive and inviting lifetime activity in Northern California.” Creating a positive environment by focusing on team building and promoting excellent sportsmanship Passing the USTA background check
Coaches are responsible for coaching on-court, as well as the overall supervision of players during the entire duration of an event. Duties and responsibilities are different depending on the event, please check with USTA NorCal staff for a breakdown of responsibilities for a specific event. Some out-of-state events will require an extra day or two of travel. All of our NorCal coaches are required to go through the full background check prior to events.
Best wishes and Go NorCal! Jon Fierabend Player Development Specialist
NORCAL COACH QUALIFICATIONS
Experience coaching at NorCal camps (PDC Combines (formerly PDCs), EDCs, Team USA Sectional Training Camps (formerly RTCs) and NorCal Team Workouts Experience as National coach or Faculty Coach Supports USTA programming and serves the mission Ability to connect with young people of both genders Demonstrates commitment to the tennis profession (PTA, PTR, USTA HP Cert, etc.) College coaches preferred for 16’s and 18’s teams, or coaches must have experience with collegiate tennis
EVENT: 10’s Exchange EVENT DESCRIPTION – This is a green ball only event. This event is a chance for the next generation of players to come together as a team and begin to form relationships and connections that will last throughout their junior tennis careers and beyond. It is also a great chance for our tennis parents to connect, share information and ideas, and work together to support the success of all of our players. Our 10 and Under players will have the chance to compete against players from the SoCal, Pacific Northwest, and Intermountain sections. We will be accepting 1 Team Coach and 1 Team Manager for this event. RESPONSIBILITIES – The coach is responsible for overall supervision of the team from the time they meet at the airport, until the time the players are back at the airport. The coach shall organize team building activities for the players and help direct the parents towards roles that may be helpful for the team. The coach shall work collaboratively with the manager. DATES –October 2016 STIPEND - $250/day
EVENT: Pacific Cup, Zonals, Intersectionals, National Team EVENT DESCRIPTION Pacific Cup: The top ranked boy and girl from 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s in singles will play as one team against teams from SoCal, Pacific Northwest, and Intermountain.
Zonals: The USTA sanctions four (4) Zone Team Championships (Zonals) for 16-and-under boys and girls, held in early July each year. The Zonals provide an opportunity to compete against top juniors from other USTA Sections. They provide a great opportunity to play on a fun team and to develop and improve physical, mental, and emotional skills. They also allow players to experience a competitive team atmosphere and on-court coaching, just like college tennis. For the 16s division, USTA NorCal will send two (2) teams, two (2) team coaches and two (2) team managers. The 16s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. For the 14s division, USTA NorCal will send three (3) teams, three (3) team coaches and three (3) team managers. The 14s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. For the 12s division, USTA NorCal will send three (3) teams, three (3) team coaches and three (3) team managers. The 12s teams will have 6 boys and 6 girls per team. Intersectionals & BG National Team: The Intersectionals (BG16s & 14s) and National Teams (BG18s) are the highest level of team competition in the U.S. and have been designated as Level 1 National Ranking Tournaments. They are a great opportunity to play on a fun team and to develop and improve physical, mental, and emotional skills. These events also allow players to experience a competitive team atmosphere and on-court coaching, just like college tennis. USTA NorCal will send its strongest players to compete for the National Team title. The BG14s and 16s Intersectional Team Championships (Intersectionals) are team matches played on clay between teams from the 17 Sections of the USTA in early July each year. USTA NorCal will send one (1) BG14s team, one (1) BG16s team, and one (1) coach and one (1) manager for each team. Each team will have 4 boys and 4 girls. The National Team Championships (National Teams) are team matches played between teams from the 17 Sections of the USTA in late July each year. The National Teams provide an opportunity for NorCal’s top juniors to be seen by college coaches and to compete against top juniors from other USTA Sections. USTA NorCal will send one (1) B18s team, one (1) G18s team, and one (1) coach and one (1) manager for each team. Each team will have 7 players. RESPONSIBILITIES – Facilitate a team workout for the team they are selected to coach. Coaches are responsible for overall supervision and coaching players. Work collaboratively with other team coaches and managers.
DATES -
Pacific Cup (12’s, 14’s, 16’s, 18’s): December 2016 Zonals (12’s, 14’s, 16’s): July 2016 Intersectionals (14’s, 16’s): July 2016 National Team (18’s): July 2016
STIPEND - $250/day (One travel day will be paid for) ADDITIONAL INFO USTA NorCal will have designated Team Managers for all team events except for 12s Zonals. Coaches attending Zonals are responsible for coaching a team of 12 players (6 boys and 6 girls). For the 14s, and 16s Intersectional Team Championships and 18s National Team Championships are responsible for coaching a team of 7-8 players. The coach is responsible for the well-being of all players once the trip begins. There will be a team workout held by team coaches and USTA NorCal staff for players participating in the 12s, 14s and 16s Zonals and 18s National Team Championships in July 2016 at a location TBD (more info to come shortly). The workout is approximately three (3) hours and will include no less than two hours of tennis and an orientation meeting. Attendance by the team coaches is mandatory. Compensation will be $100 total for the workout, which will be included in the compensation check at the end of the team trip.
Thank you for your interest to be a NorCal coaching representative. We very much appreciate your interest to work with our top junior players. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact USTA NorCal Player Development Specialist, Jon Fierabend P-510-263-0471 [email protected].
COACHING APPLICATION FORM To apply for a coaching position your Coaching Application Form, cover letter, and resume must be submitted by March 18th, 2016. Please submit the application by email to Jon Fierabend at [email protected] or by mail to USTA NorCal, Attn: Jon Fierabend, 1920 North Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502, or by fax at (510) 748-7377. Name: Mailing Address: E-mail Address: Cell Number: Do you have a credit card?
Work: Yes
No
(May be needed for transportation rental)
Have you completed the USTA Safe Play Background check in 2016?
Yes
No
Have you completed the USTA NorCal Background check in 2016?
Yes
No
On the right, please select the event(s) you are applying for in order of priority, 1 is the highest, 5 is the lowest: BG14’s Intersectional Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Auburn, Alabama Dates: July 8-13 (6 days: Friday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 4 Boys & 4 Girls Surface: Clay Stipend: $1,600 (1 travel day + 5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG16’s Intersectional Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Dates: July 8-13 (6 days: Friday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 4 Boys & 4 Girls Surface: Clay Stipend: $1,600 (1 travel day + 5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG 12’s Zone Team Championships (3 coaches and 3 managers) Location: Tucson, Arizona Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday) 3 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG 14’s Zone Team Championships (3 coaches and 3 managers) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday 3 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
BG 16’s Zone Team Championships (2 coaches and 2 managers) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Date: July 7-11 (5 days: Thursday-Monday) 2 Teams: 6 Boys & 6 Girls per team Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,600 (5 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
B18’s National Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Urbana, Illinois Date: July 30- August 2 (5 days: Friday-Tuesday) 1 Team: 7 Boys Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,350 (1 travel day + 4 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
G 18’s National Team Championships (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Claremont, California Date: July 31- August 3 (4 days: Sunday-Wednesday) 1 Team: 7 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,350 (4 workdays + $100 for team workout)
1 2 3 4 5
* There will be a mandatory Team Workout hosted by USTA NorCal staff for players participating in BG 12, 14 & 16 Zonals and BG 18 National Team Championships on Saturday, June 27 2015 at Stanford University. The workout is approximately three (3) hours and will include no less than two hours of tennis and an orientation meeting.
10’s Exchange (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: TBD Date: October 2016 (3 Days) 1 Team: 6 Boys and 6 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $1,000 (3 workdays)
1 2 3 4 5
Pacific Cup (1 coach and 1 manager) Location: Beaverton, Oregon Date: December 2016 (3 days) 1 Team: 4 Boys and 4 Girls Surface: Hard Stipend: $750 (3 workdays)
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