TENNIS BLAST>>

The Tennis Blast Program has been designed by David Bailey and Kerry Dock who together have 50 years experience in high level tennis fitness and training. The program progressively will take your clients through each basic physical movement required to play tennis in the modern style.

>>For information click here

ASSISTANT COACHES COURSE>>

Tennis Coaches Australia will be running a range of courses in 2008 to suit the needs of prospective tennis coaches across Australia. The next Assistant Coach Course is scheduled for 12 October 2008. How to enrol? Click below

>>For information about coaching courses click here

2008 NSW LITTLE MASTERS TOURNAMENT>>

It’s that time again!! The annual Little Masters Tournament will be held on 25th and 26th September 2008. The age groups are 11, 13, 15 & under as at 31/12/08. The main draw winners and runners up in each age group have the opportunity to represent NSW in the State of Origin tournament to be held at Noosa Springs Resort from the 28th November to 1st December 2008.

>>Click here for more info
>>Click here for a copy of the entry form

EXCITING NEW TCA MEMBER BENEFIT>>

TCA has just signed a partnership agreement with TennisOne, the premier online tennis instruction site. When we implement the agreement on 1st July 2008 all TCA members will be eligible for a year-long TennisOne membership ($80U.S. value) at no charge. TennisOne membership benefits includes lessons and tips, hundreds of drills, tactical advice from the best minds in tennis, and thousands of pro videos. The latest from TennisOne is "Tennis YouTube" functionality, the ability for you or your clients to upload their strokes and compare them to the Pros in side-by-side fashion. TennisOne, as a free service to its teaching pro members including all TCA members, provides the ability to offer online lessons using its unique video sharing technology.

“How do you make this happen?? Email the office immediately at info@tenniscoaches.com.au

HONAN INSURANCE >>

Apart from the Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance included with membership fees, Honan also have a very competitively priced Business Entity Policy which covers the Head Coach and assistant coaches, no restriction on number of coaches and no names required.

>>For more information re the Honan Business Entity cover click here

REBOUND ACE SURVEY >>

Rebound Ace Sports has been heavily involved with Tennis, both in Australia and worldwide for the past 25 years, and we are now very pleased to be associated with Tennis Coaches Australia. One of our goals, as part of this association is to try and add value to your work as coaches.Following discussions with TCA office, we have agreed that the best way to do this would be by way of a written monthly Technical article which will be put on the TCA web site, and in the various Newsletters, in a special “Technical Corner”. It can also be emailed directly to you on request

>>For full details click here

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT>>

Xtreme Sports Machines and Playmate Ball Machines are pleased to offer registered TCA members a discount of up to 10% on all its products and services. Xtreme Sports Machines strive to produce world class stringing machines for the racquet industry. Playmate Ball Machines are now available in Australia, everything you need from a portable ball machine to commercial computer controlled servicing ball machines. For more information on these products you can either visit the official website - www.xtremesportsmachines.com and www.playmatetennismachines.com.au or contact Pat Rottura on (03) 9357-5354 or info@maximumsport.com Web: www.maximumsport.com

SPECIAL OFFER FOR TCA COACHES>>

Now available. The Nanotech Graduate Racquet was developed in co-operation with leading TCA coaches, and features a premium carbon alloy construction, using leading edge lightweight material perfect for social players and developing juniors. Each racquet includes a premium full length adjustable cover, and is available in both Graduate (26inch) and Full Size (27inch) lengths. Exclusive Member Pricing applies for TCA Members. Polyfibre Web site

>>For more information click here or contact Polyfibre on (03) 9800 0299.

tennisbiz>>

The first software package to provide a total business management solution that gives you, the tennis coach, the power to operate your business with a single piece of software and save time and money in the process.

Take your business to the next level and sign up for FREE!

For more information go to www.tennisbiz.net or phone 0431 666 083.

LOW COMPRESSION BALLS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE

These balls are ideal for the training and development of young players and are available in two sizes, 65mm and 75mm in 1 dozen lots. Colours are as indicated by picture

Contact Colin on (03) 9588 0660 or tenisvid@mira.net and quote your TCA number

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK>>

Are you aware of your obligations as an employer???

The following information is reproduced from the website of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.

>>Click here for full details