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The SPT coaching staff continually strives to make our program the best competitive development program anywhere. One unique aspect is that our coaches meet regularly and freely exchange information concerning each player's development and training methods. In planning for the 2008-2009 training program, we are focusing on a number of key areas. We are excited to share our ideas with you about how the ATA program can better serve our players and help them reach their highest potential, now, next year and in the future. One overall element that we are very proud of is the overall development that our program offers. From group practice, fitness training, mental toughness training, private lessons, and our coaches traveling to tournaments with players, we provide a comprehensive development program for each player.
The SPT coaching staff works to ensure our players train the right quantity and quality necessary to reach their goals. We have studied both the USTA's and a combination of European National Federations' recommendations on the training and competition plans for high performance players (top 50 and higher U.S. National ranking.) Because our players want to compete at the highest level (top 50 and higher U.S. national ranking) they train more and better hours.
Summary of 2008-2009 ATA Academy Programs
LEVEL 1 - 6 days
As you may know, during 2007-2008, ATA focused on determining the right quantity and quality of training necessary to reach the goals of our players. In 2007-2008, our Level 1 program went from a 5 day per week to a 6 day per week program. We have found that increasing the number of training hours for our top players has been beneficial in many ways and has improved results. Therefore, we will continue our Level 1 program as-is.
ATA's Level 1 players are invited to attend the special early morning fitness workout from 6:00-7:15 am, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. These workouts are primarily in the gym, depending on the season of the year, tournament preparation cycle, and weather. This is the necessary volume of training necessary to reach high levels of performance. Coach Newman has found the early morning workout to be a special part of training high level athletes. The shared discipline and sacrifice bonds the ATA players as a unified team.
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