PTR Master of Tennis

Junior Development
A First in USA Coach Education
The PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development program is the only tennis
coach education program in the US that provides externally based assess-
ment of skills, knowledge and abilities for tennis professionals and coaches
of junior players. The qualification matches the National Standards for Sports
Coaches (NSSC) at the highest level, which is Level 5. These Standards, at
different levels, are used by other sports and education bodies in the United
States and are recognized and endorsed by the United States Olympic Com-
mittee (USOC). The competencies of the program also link to those of the ITF’s
highest award for tennis coaches. The high standards of the program de-
mand high standards of the participants, starting with the requirements for
application and acceptance for this qualification.

The program is only open to PTR members who hold a PTR 10 and Under
and/or 11 to 17 Certification Professional rating and/or a PTR Level 3 Junior
Development certification. The program can be completed in as few as 14
months, although up to a maximum of two years is allowed. The content of
the Master of Tennis - Junior Development program is designed to develop
the coaching behaviors, knowledge and skills needed to progress 4 to17 year old junior club players.

The program consists of 18 different courses, all of which are blended into a unique mix of online and home study, we-
binars and video. The 18 courses are organized into 7 sequential modules. The courses for one module must be completed
and signed off before the next module is available. Courses in the first few modules ensure that the coach has the wide
area of background knowledge necessary for high quality coaching of junior players. Subsequent courses and modules
concentrate on the progression of the background information into the knowledge, practical skills and behaviors neces-
sary to plan and deliver coaching programs and lessons for different groups of junior players, over a period of at least 3
months. These modules thus require the coach to synthesize the knowledge gained and then apply it to the practical
coaching environment of junior players in his or her home club.

The MOT program format has proven successful in taking a full time coaching schedule into consideration and the format
of the program for 2019-2021 will improve on this success. Coaches study at their own pace and in their own time and
so need to alocate time each week to give evidence of their abilities and knowledge on video, in written work, in webinar
discussion, and in work on and off court with their own players. Each coach will be given individual attention and super-
vision online.

Learning materials will be easily accessed through password protected pages on a dedicated InnTier website. Each
coach will be assigned a personal access code, so that work can be accessed and stored for easy reference and sub-
sequent submission at any time. Assessment will be ongoing and each of the 18 courses has competencies which the
coach must meet. ALL 18 courses must be passed successfully for the PTR MOT Junior Development qualification to
be awarded. Each coach is given a maximum of 3 attempts to complete the work for each of the 18 courses. Those who
successfully complete the program will earn the designation of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development.

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 Applicant Information and Requirements
Each PTR Master of Tennis course has a maximum of 12 Coaches participating. The coach must successfully complete all the
courses for Module 1 before access to Module 2 can be given.

The total cost of the Master of Tennis - Junior Development Program is $1,976 ($500 application fee + 3 payments of $492 each).
Application Deadline - February 22, 2019

To apply for the PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development program, each coach is required to:
• have coached for at least 3 years full time or 5 years part time, since obtaining PTR Professional Certification (or its
equivalent*)
• hold either or both PTR 10 & Under and 11 to 17 Certifications with Professional rating at the time the program begins
• be a current PTR member
• be at least 21 years old
• be currently teaching tennis on a full-time basis throughout the year
• have registered and be cleared as a Net Generation coach - www.NetGeneration.com
• hold a player rating equivalent of NTRP 4.5 (ITN 5) (UTR 6.0)
• have at least two (2) junior players or groups of 2 different ages/stages on whom they will base their work in the program
• be able to complete every course of the PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development qualification within 2 years of
starting the program
• have attended the PTR Symposium at least once in the last 3 years before completing the Master of Tennis -
Junior Development qualification
• have obtained and submitted a completed background check prior to beginning the program
• hold a valid First Aid/CPR certificate throughout the program and for at least 6 months after completing the program
• submit two (2) supporting letters of recommendation from industry peers
• complete the application and submit it with $500 application fee

Following the program, the coach must fulfill set Continuing Education requirements in order to keep their Master of Tennis -
Junior Development qualification.

* Tennis professionals who hold a certification from another country or within the US must obtain PTR equivalence, BEFORE
applying for the Master of Tennis program.

PTR reserves the right to make selection for the program notwithstanding the following:
1. The professional is coaching players in junior development at a club or facility that has a full 10 and under program
2. The requirements for equity and inclusion in terms of gender, ethnicity, ability and experience
3. The order of application by individual coaches for each program

Please note, there are three Master of Tennis Programs

PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development
PTR Master of Tennis - Performance
PTR Master of Tennis - Adult Development

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 PTR Master of Tennis
Junior Development

2019-2021 Program Courses

Module Home Online Home Home Video Total

Course Content Study Courses On court Off court
hours hours hours hours
JD 11 Coaching Philosophy and Principles of Coaching 1 15 5 10 30
JD 21 Health and Safety in Tennis 2 6 6
JD 22 Red Cross Sports First Aid/CPR for Sport 1 and 7
JD 31 Physical & Athletic Skill Development 4 10 6 6 22
JD 32 Nutrition and Hydration 2 6 2 8
JD 33 Drugs in Sport 2 6 6
JD 41 Growth, Development and Maturation 3 14 4 18
JD 42 Participation Programs 3 10 8 18
JD 51 Coaching Skills Knowledge & Behaviors 6 4 40 44
JD 52 Planning 5 30 30
JD 53 Workplace Coaching 6 30 16 46
JD 61 Cognitive/Emotional/Social Skill Development 4 12 4 4 20
JD 62 Motor Skill & Technical Development 4 12 8 4 6 30
JD 63 Tactical & Game Development 4 12 6 4 4 26
JD 64 Competition & Competitive Structures 4 4 4 4 12
JD 71 Working with Parents 4 10 8 18
JD 72 Club & Tournament Organization,
2 10 10
Staff & Risk Management
JD 81 Teaching, Evaluating and Monitoring 7 6 12 18

Total Hours MINIMUM 362

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 PTR Master of Tennis -
Junior Development

Application Process

January 11, 2019 First acceptance date for applications ($500 non-refundable fee) for the 2019-2021
PTR Master of Tennis - Junor Development Program

February 22, 2019 Application deadline

March 15, 2019 First group of courses available

Fees Due
The MOT fee can be paid in three (3) installments, if necessary. These must be made with a Mastercard, Visa or American Express
that will be on file and automatically charged by PTR International Headquarters on the scheduled payment date as shown in
the chart below. Please note that once the Master of Tennis Program has started, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

1st payment $492 USD to be charged on March 29, 2019

2nd payment $492 USD to be charged on June 28, 2019

3rd payment $592 USD to be charged on October 11, 2019

Schedule 2018-2020 Program

Date Program Element

March 15, 2019 Online Home Study for Module 1 courses available

March 15, 2021 FINAL DATE for submission of all coursework

March 31, 2021 FINAL DATE for submission of all work on ALL 18 Courses to be SIGNED OFF

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 PTR Master of Tennis
Junior Development
2019-2021 APPLICATION
due February 22, 2019

Name First_______________________________________ Middle ______________________ Last______________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________________________ State____________ Zip________________ Country____________________

Home Phone (______) ______________________ Work Phone (______) ______________________ Cell Phone (______) ______________________

Birth Date____________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________

month/day/year

Number of Years Teaching Tennis_____________ Place of Tennis Employment_________________________________________________________

Current Coaching (circle one) Academy College (Men’s / Women’s) Regional/National Center Tennis Facility

NTRP Rating____________ Did you play (circle all that apply) Professionally? College Tennis? High School Tennis?

Reasons for applying for the PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development Program ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All applicants must Register and be Cleared as a Net Generation coach - www.NetGeneration.com
I am attaching a current First Aid and CPR certificate (please circle your answer) YES NO
I am attaching TWO Letters of Recommendation with the writer’s contact information YES NO

I have read and understand all application requirements, deadlines, payment schedule, prerequisites and PTR Code of Ethics

Non-refundable Application Fee $500 plus future payments will be charged on the following credit card

Circle Payment Method American Express Mastercard VISA Check Enclosed Money Order Enclosed

Card Number________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date_________ Security Code___________

Print name as it Appears on the Card__________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make Check or Money Order payable to PTR

Deadline February 22, 2019

Mail to: Brian Parkkonen, PTR, PO Box 4739, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938-4739
or Fax with Credit Card information to 843-686-2033
brian@ptrtennis.org