BUCS Team Captain and Coaches Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 14th

Time: 11.00 - 4.30 pm

Workshop venue: Loughborough University Indoor Tennis Centre

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/facilities/tennis-squash-centre/

Workshop details:

This free workshop is for BUCS Captains of all levels. International GB Student Team Captain, Alistair Higham will deliver on court Matchplay Practices to prepare players as well as giving key insights into how to coach during matches. Based on his research into Match Flow and Momentum as well as his experience of winning 18 major international medals with the GB student team, the sessions will be applicable to all Coaches, Captains and aspiring Captains of BUCS teams.

LTA Tutor Senior Coach Stuart Twigg will deliver a doubles session to prepare players for the critical BUCS Doubles matches. Stuart will take an in depth look at the different positions in doubles, giving practical tips to how players can make a real impact whether they are serving or receiving as a team.

Lunch is provided for all those attending.

Timetable:

11.00 am

The principles of coaching a team (seminar room)

Alistair Higham, GB Student Team Manager

12.00 pm

Lunch (provided)

1.00 pm - 2.30 pm

Preparing a team with Matchplay Practices (on court)

Alistair Higham, GB Student Team Manager

2.30 - 4.00 pm

Building winning doubles teams

LTA Senior Coach Tutor, Stuart Twigg

4.15 pm

Wrap up