MTCA Coaches Conference

Registration for the Minnesota Tennis Teachers Conference is now open. 

Hosted by the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Association in partnership with the USPTA Northern Division and sponsored by USTA Northern, the event runs from Feb. 28 to Feb. 29 at the Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center in St. Paul, MN. To register for the conference, visit the MTCA website, click 2020 Tennis Conference Registration and complete the "Guest" registration form.

The clinic fee is $75 in advance and $85 as of Feb. 28.

Note: Coaches from across the Northern Section (MN, SD, ND and NW WI) are encouraged to attend.

Hotel

A block of room rates at the Crowne Plaza Aire in Bloomington, MN, has been reserved as well, with a cut-off date of Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Guests may call 855-590-9989 and mention the block code "MN Tennis Coaches Association" to reservation staff to receive the correct rate.

Parking

Minnesota Tennis Coaches Conference participants should park in the lots as numbered. When parking in the Boy Scout lot, please park in the spots along the street first. The softball lot hasn't been plowed and is unusable at this point.

Minnesota Tennis Teachers Conference Agenda

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

MEETINGS

12:00 p.m. - USTA Northern Board Meeting

2:00 p.m. - USPTA Northern Board Meeting

8:00 p.m. - MTCA Annual Meeting and Social:  Beverage and Pizza

PRESENTATIONS

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. OPEN COURT TIME - Back bubble / Demo Equipment

5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Brad Klatt

Topic: Never Guess, Always Assess

6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Dana Young

Topic: Herding the Masses: How to run a high energy, productive practice with many on one court

7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Tom Gullikson

Topic: Bottom Edge Skills for Defense and Offense

8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Jordan Batey

Topic: Net Generation School Team Tennis Manual

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29

8:00 a.m. Check-in/Bagels and Coffee     

8:15 a.m. WELCOME: David Wareham

8:20 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. CLINICIAN:  John Embree

Topic: A Career Pathway for Aspiring Young Professionals

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CLINICIAN: Michele Krause

Topic: How to Incorporate Fitness into Your Everyday Coaching and Training

10:40 a.m. -11:40 a.m. CLINICIAN:  Gordon Reid  

Topic: Service Returns

11:40 a.m. LUNCH BREAK:  Erbert's and Gerbert's

12:40 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Tom Gullikson

Topic: Dynamic Modern Doubles

1:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. CLINICIAN:  Michele Krause

Topic: How to Coach and Train our Adult/High School Players with Red, Orange, and Green Balls

3 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. CLINICIANS:  Hall of Fame Corner: Mike Cartwright/Steve Paulsen

Topic: Tips and Drills to Use in Practices from MTCA Hall of Famers

3:55 p.m. DRAWING FOR PRIZES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 (Classroom Sessions)

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CLINICIAN:  Mya Smith-Dennis

Topic: Net Generation App Overview

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. CLINICIAN:  Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Topic: Developing the Mentally Strong Tennis Athlete

11:40 a.m. LUNCH BREAK: Erbert's and Gerbert's

1:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. CLINICIAN: Dr. Jessie Daw

Topic: Enhancing Motivation Through Team Culture

3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. CLINICIANS:  Marc Stingley and Katie Bergmann

Topic: Junior Competition - What's in Store for 2021

Additional coaching tools and resources are available on the USTA Northern website.