TPA Coach & Player Development Resources Hub

Nutrition

Andy Murray's Appliance of Science by Jim White - 2013

Fuel for Fun - Healthy Snacks for Active Kids by the CAC - 2012

Sport Nutrition - CAC Coach's Kitchen

Teaching/Coaching

Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Webinar - 2025

Nikhil Jayashankar & George Opelka - SwingVision - 2024

Tennis Giant (Michael Ghazal) - Introduction to Tennis String Technologie for Coaches and Instructors 2024

Fernando Segal & Liam Smith - Key Principles of Footwork and Court Positioning - 2024

Canada Drill Diagrams - 2014

Bob Brett & Roger Martin Interview on Coaching High Performance - 2013

Athletic Look - Attitude - Balance by Louis Cayer - 2005

Singles Tactics by Louis Cayer - 2005

National Coaches:

 Louis Borfiga

 Jocelyn Robichaud

Guilliame Marx and Nicolas Perrotte

Severine Tamborero

Progressive Tennis

10 Secrets of a Successful Junior Program - Posted with permission of TennisPro, the official publication of Professional Tennis Registry - 2012

Psychological Development

Why Can't I Play the Way I Practice by Jeff Greenwald - 2008

Tennis Canada News

The Slice/Episode 1 - Top-10 Canadian Tennis Moments of 2017

The Slice/Episode 2 - Relflecting on 2017 with Carol Zhao

The Slice/Episode 3 - Canadians Wrap their Off-Season Training

The Slice/Episode 4 - Kicking Off the 2018 Season in Australia

The Slice/Episode 5 - Fun Down Under Spills Off the Court

The Slice/Episode 6 - Previewing the 2018 Rogers Cup

The Slice/Episode 7 - University Tennis Takeover

The Slice - New Junior National Champs are Crowned

The Slice - Fed Cup 101

The Slice - Dropping in on Advanced Wheelchair Tennis

TC Spotlight on Gillian Cruz

Tennis Canada - Find Your Beat

Tennis Canada Receives the Sheila Robertson Award

Coaching Association of Canada

The Coaching Association of Canada launches its National Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub - February 2023

Coaching Association of Canada Announces 2023 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Coaches - April 2022

Other Stories / Articles

Biomechanics Simply Done By Jofre Porta - 2018

Lessons From My Tennis Career By Magdalena Maleeva - 2018

John Isner and His Team Are Doing all the Right Things - 2018

The Supercoach Trend has Altered how we Think About Coaching in Tennis - 2018

Eight Tips for Improving Your Clay Game - Nick Bollettieri 2018

ITF Worldwide Participation Conference Summary - 2018

The Best Sport for a Longer Life? Try Tennis - 2018

The Kind of Exercise to Live a Longer, Happier Life - 2018

Seeing the Big Picture in Junior Tennis - Justin Gimelstob 2018

An Exploration of Coach Education and Development in British Tennis - John Portch 2018

National High Performance Sport Concussion Guidelines

Diversity and Inclusion Self Assessment

Francisco Roig: A Lifetime With Nadal 

Video Interviews

Andre Labelle, U12 Head National Coach - Tennis Canada

National Program Athletes, the Importance of School and the U12 International Level

Written Interviews

Andre Labelle, U12 Head National Coach - Tennis Canada

Part 1 - Under 12 Development

Part 2 - Under 12 Development

Part 3 - Under 12 Development

Ari Novick, Director of Coaching Development - Tennis Canada

 Importance of Using Size and Level Appropriate Equipment

Ben Armstrong, Former Coach of Sharon Fichman

Developing Sharon Fichman

Bob Brett, High Performance Consultant - Tennis Canada

Part 1 - Progressive Tennis

Part 2 - Progressive Tennis

 Bob Brett & Roger Martin Interview on Coaching High Performance

Brad Gilbert, TV Analyst and Former ATP Tour Player & Coach

 Part 1 - Dealing With On-Court Issues

Part 2 - Looking at Differences of Coaching Amateurs and Professionals as well as Males and Females

Christine Picher, Former Coach of Valerie Tetreault - Nun's Island Tennis Club

 How She Works With Valerie and Other Top Players

Conrad Pineau, Tennis Director - Nun's Island Tennis Club

About the Success of his Club

Debbie Kirkwood, Director of High Performance - Tennis Canada

Part 1 - Tennis Canada Coaching Systems and TDC's

Part 2 - Looking at a Number of Differences Between Tennis Players

Doug Cash, Former Chief Operating Officer - Tennis Corporation of America

The Business Side of Tennis

Fernando Segal, Former Director - Argentina Tennis Federation

How to be a Great Coach

Gary Caron, Athletic Director & Head Professional - Granite Club

Time Management

Hatem McDadi, Vice President of Tennis Development - Tennis Canada

The Future of Canadian Tennis      

Jacques Hérisset, Vice President, Co-Owner & Head Professional - Club Advantage

About the Success of His Club

Jean-Claude Masssias, Former National Technical Director - French Tennis Federation

Part 1 - About the Coaching Program

Part 2 - The "Musts" for Developing Young Players

Jeff McCarrol, Tennis Canada Consultant & General Manager - Ontario Racquet Club

About the Club Professional Courses  

Jillian O'Neill, WTA Professional Tennis Player

Jillian Discusses Her Relationship with Coach Martin Simon 
 

Jon Sorbo, Former Coach of Frank Dancevic

Part 1 - Overview of Jon's Playing and Coaching Career

Part 2 - About Jon's Relationship with Frank

 Part 3 - A Coach's Role

Louis Cayer, Former Davis Cup and Head National Coach - Tennis Canada

Tennis Canada's New Coaching Methodology

Martin Laurendeau, Davis Cup Captain - Tennis Canada

One on One with Davis Cup Captain Martin Laurendeau

Nathalie Tauziat, High Performance Coach

 Nathalie Tauziat disscusses her experience as a coach

Peter Figura, Tennis Writer

 Interview with Sam Sumyk

Peter Polansky, One of Canada's Top Ranked Professional Tennis Players

Meeting Peter

Pierre Lamarche, Director of ACE Tennis Academy - Cedar Springs Racquet Club

Measuring His Success with Katie Shuleva

Rachel Gould & Alan Ma - Tennis Canada

Team Tennis in your Community

Rene Simpson, Fed Cup Captain and National Touring Coach - Tennis Canada

Part 1 - About Her Playing & Coaching Career

Part 2 - How to Solve Issues Young Canadian Tennis Players Commonly Face

Robby Menard, Owner & Director of Tennis - Menard/Girardin Tennis Academy

 Measuring the Success of His Academy

Rufus Nel, Former Racquets Director - Hollyburn Country Club (Currently Director of Community Coaching Development - Tennis Canada)

Measuring the Success of His Club  

Sylvain Bruneau, National Coach - Tennis Canada

Developing Talent in Canada

One on One with Fed Cup Captain Sylvain Bruneau

Wayne Elderton, Tennis Director - Grant Connell Tennis Centre

Measuring His Club's Success 
 

TPA Insights and Perspectives

Week 1 (Danny Da Costa and Yves Boulais)

Week 2 (Claude Chartrand and Gary Caron)

 Week 3 (Geoff Bower and Robby Ménard)

 Week 4 (Andy Sutton and François Giguère)

Week 5 (Adam Seigel and Christine Picher)

Safeguarding Tennis

Video
Website

1/2 Court Progressive Tennis Curriculum

1/2 Court Progressive Tennis Curriculum
Intro to Progressive Tennis
Bronze Curriculum
Silver Curriculum
Gold Curriculum 

3/4 Court Progressive Tennis Curriculum

3/4 Court Progressive Tennis Curriculum
Intro to Progressive Tennis
Bronze Curriculum
Silver Curriculum
Gold Curriculum
Drill Progression 

Physical Testing Videos

20m Sprint
Changes of Direction
Vertical Jump
Standing Broad Jump
Ball Throw
Med Ball Throw 
 

Developing and Consolidating Stages On-Court Training

Introduction
Warm Up Drills
Groundstroke Training Drills
Net Play and Transition Drills
Serve and Return Drills
Depletion Drills
Match Play 

Books, Materials and Tutorials

The following are available for purchase. 

MINE! An Illustrated Guide to Women's Doubles 
 

MINE! - An Illustrated Guide to Women's Doubles" is the ultimate playbook for women wanting to dominate on the doubles court. Packed with vibrant illustrations, expert strategies, and game-changing insights, this guide is designed specifically for female doubles players looking to elevate their game and master every aspect of partnership play.Discover the secrets to seamless teamwork, powerful positioning, and split-second decision-making.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into doubles, "MINE!" is your key to boosting confidence, understanding court dynamics, and developing winning tactics with your partner. Filled with easy-to-follow diagrams and actionable advice, this book will transform how you approach the game.

Say goodbye to miscommunication and hesitation—"MINE!" is your pathway to becoming an unstoppable doubles team. If you're serious about improving your women's doubles game, this is the must-have guide that will bring out the best in you and your partner.

Get ready to claim victory on every point, every match, and make it yours!

Written by Uros Budimac, Illustrations by Lou Dahl

TPA members will receive a 25% discount. To claim this offer, email info@budimactennis.com with your TPA Member ID. 

IOC Athlete Learning Gateway

The Athlete Learning Gateway by the International Olympic Committee is an innovative new way for elite athletes and coaches to study while training and competing. The service is available for TPA Members free of charge. The short courses feature academic lecture videos created by leading academics and professionals from the world of sport. They also include practical insights from top athletes, coaches and inspirational leaders.

The Athlete Learning Gateway also features short, interesting articles and videos found across the internet, to motivate, inspire or even challenge coaches in their sporting career and beyond.

To access Athlete Learning Gateway resources, click here.

Women in Coaching Webinar Series

The Women in Coaching Webinar Series is designed to attract, retain, and develop certified women tennis coaches across Canada. Through six virtual sessions held throughout the year, this series offers interactive discussions and practical insights led by experienced leaders and experts in the tennis coaching industry and beyond.

By addressing key barriers such as limited leadership opportunities, work-life balance challenges, and gender biases, the webinars foster a supportive community where women tennis coaches can grow, connect, and thrive. Participants will gain valuable skills and build a practical toolbox to support both their personal and professional lives. By joining, coaches contribute to a broader movement promoting representation and empowerment in tennis coaching.

Join the Women in Coaching Webinar Series - An investment in your growth, your community, and the future of women in tennis coaching.

Register for the next webinar here: https://www.tpaadmin.ca/Events/Search.aspx

Dates:

Webinar 1: Brand You with Carolyn Novick  

Date: December 10, 2024

Link to Webinar 1 recording

Webinar 2: Self-Advocacy with Eva Havaris  

Date: January 28, 2025

Link to Webinar 2 recording

Webinar 3: Conquering Imposter Syndrome – Building Confidence from Within with Jessica Tang  

Date: March 13, 2025

Link to Webinar 3 recording

Webinar 4: Saying YES to Growth Opportunities – Building Connections and Experience That Last with Gary Caron & Marie-France Mercier  

Date: April 24, 2025

Link to Webinar 4 recording

Webinar 5: Navigating Difficult Conversations – Tools for Effective Communication with Carolyn Novick  

Date: May 15, 2025

Link to Webinar 5 recording

Webinar 6: Finding Harmony Between Tennis, Work and Life with Caroline Zadina  

Date: June 5, 2025

Link to Webinar 6 Recording