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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:26:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The qualifications you should look for in a tennis coach depends on the level of tennis programming (and the cost to provide this level of programming) that you are wanting to provide.    Playing Experience:  Competitive playing experience at the high school or collegiate level is  desirable.      Ability to work well with parents.  Desire to work with children.    Tennis Credentials (lowest to highest):    USTA Recreational Coaches Workshop    USPTA - Developmental Coach or   USPTR - Recreational Coach    USPTA - Professional 3 or  USPTR - Associate Instructor    USPTA - Professional 2 or  USPTR - Instructor    USPTA - Professional 1 or  USPTR - Professional    USPTA - Master Professional or  USPTR - Master Professional    Your tennis instructors should be wanting to continue to learn and develop as a professional.  They should be attending teaching workshops or taking educational seminars that are provided by USTA, USPTA and USPTA.  Therefore you should be updating their credentials once a year and you should be encouraging them to continue to keep their tennis knowledge updated as well.<br><br><div class='signature'>Victor Allara, President<br>Pike County Tennis Association, KY</div>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[What qualifications should you look for in a tennis coach and how often should their credentials be updated to keep your tennis program top notch?<br><br><div class='signature'>Kathleen Carson, Commissioner<br>Oak Brook Park District, IL</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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