SUMMER NATIONAL TEAM COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
The USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section is searching for qualified individuals to coach top-ranked juniors at Zonals, 14s and 16s Intersectionals, and BG18s National Team Competitions. Coaches must be USPTA or USPTR certified and/or a College/University Coach and/or have participated in the USTA High Performance Coaches Education Program, and should have at least two (2) years of coaching experience with High Performance juniors. To be considered, coaches MUST COMPLETE a Background Check and take the TEAMUSA Safe Sport Training Module and review the USTA’s definition of prohibited conduct and procedures for reporting and responding. Coaches will receive $110/day Stipend; hotel accommodations; travel and meal stipend; and team shirts. A case of tennis balls is provided for practice purposes. The following dates may not include the travel to and from event.
DATES
EVENT & LOCATION
July 3-7, 2014
July 3-7, 2014
July 3-7, 2014
July 5-9, 2014
July 5-9, 2014
July 26-29, 2014
July 26-29, 2014
USTA Zone Team Championships Palmetto Tennis Center SUMTER, SC USTA Zone Team Championships Cary Tennis Park CARY, NC USTA Zone Team Championships Wake Forest University WINSTON SALEM, NC USTA Intersectional Team Championships Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Facility AUBURN, AL USTA Intersectional Team Championships Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club SHREVEPORT, LA USTA National Team Championships Atkins Tennis Center, URBANA, IL USTA National Team Championships Claremont Tennis Club, CLAREMONT, CA
AGE DIVISION Boys & Girls 12s
Boys & Girls 14s
Boys & Girls 16s
Boys & Girls 14s
Boys & Girls 16s
Boys 18
Girls 18
Interested and qualified coaches should complete the attached application and return it to: BONNIE VONA at the address listed on the application by APRIL 21, 2014. If you have any questions, please call: 703-556-6120, Ext 17.
Thank you in advance for your interest in coaching our USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section Teams!
COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES ZONE TEAM COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and coach team members during competition. Follow team line-up submitted by USTA/MAS. No alterations are to be made without approval. Attend coaches meetings and all activities related to all Team Events. Organize a team meeting with players to review schedule, events, team rules and tournament regulations. Schedule and oversee practice sessions. Team Photo and media reports Organize one team activity on a free evening (OPTIONAL). Encourage all team members to participate in all scheduled activities. Coaches are not required to chaperone, unless specified in advance. Coach team during competition Report results and al disciplinary incidents to Section Office
Please note tournament restrictions pertaining to apparel. All white must be worn for afternoon practices/matches at some locations. Team uniforms must be worn for team photos.
INTERSECTIONALS and NATIONAL TEAMS RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate team travel. Travel with team to event and/or meet players at designated destination. Attend coaches meetings and all activities related to all Team Events. Transport team members to and from tournament airport, hotel and tournament site. Arrange meals. Chaperone players. Follow team line-up as provided by USTA/MAS. Encourage all team members to participate in all scheduled activities. Supervise and coach team members during competition. Report results to USTA Mid-Atlantic Section During Event – Pictures; Media Deliver players to return transportation following the competition.
USTA/MID-ATLANTIC SECTION APPLICATION FOR ZONAL, INTERSECTIONAL & NATIONAL TEAM COACHES Please return this form to: Bonnie Vona, Manager, Competitive Tennis/Player Development, USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section, 11410 Isaac Newton Square N, Suite 270, Reston, VA 20190
Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code ____________ Home Phone _____________________________ Cell__________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________________ USPTA Level __________________________ USPTA Membership No. _____________________ USPTR Level _________________________ USPTR Membership No. ______________________ Have you ever coached at a USTA Competition or Regional Training Center?
Yes
No
If "Yes" please give: Position: _________________________________ Year ________ Site: ____________________________________ Have you participated in the USTA High Performance Coaches Education Program? If “Yes” please provide the year: ________ Please list the following information on the back of this application:
Previous coaching experience (Zonals, Intersectionals, High Performance Camps, High School, College, etc.) Three (3) professional references along with telephone numbers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY April 21, 2014 COACHES APPLICATION (Additional Information Sheet)
Response Form for 2014 National Events Please mark your preferences with a 1, 2, or 3 in order of your choices. USTA Boys and Girls 12’s Zone Team Championships July 3-7, 2014 SUMTER, SC (2 coaches selected) USTA Boys and Girls 14’s Zone Team Championship July 3-7, 2014 Cary, NC (2 coaches selected) USTA Boys and Girls 16’s Zone Team Championships July 3-7, 2014 Winston-Salem, NC (2 coaches selected) USTA Boys and Girls 14’s Intersectional Team Championships July 5-9, 2014 Auburn, AL (1 coach selected) USTA Boys and Girls 16’s Intersectional Team Championships July 5-9, 2014 Shreveport, LA (1 coach selected) USTA Boys 18’s National Team Championships July 26-29, 2014 Urbana, IL (1 coach selected) USTA Girls 18’s National Team Championships July 26-29, 2014 Claremont, CA (1 coach selected) PLEASE return this form along with your Coaches Application
NO LATER than MONDAY APRIL 21, 2014 to: Attn: Bonnie Vona USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section 11410 Isaac Newton Square N, Ste. 270 Reston, VA 20190 Tel: 703-556-6120 x17 Fax: 571-313-8320 Website: www.midatlantic.usta.com Email:
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