Access our library of TPA video resources for coaches, which includes webinars, conferences, fitness exercises, as well as tennis specific coaching drills. Please note that you need to be a TPA member to access these videos.
Webinars
2020
May 2020 - TPA Club Pro Forum
May 2020 - TPA HP Webinar
June 2020 - TPA Hour: New Horizons
July 2020 - Tennis Industry Canada
November 2020 - Pipeline
December 2020 - Pipeline
2021
March 2021 - The main elements in a training week with U10-U12 players by Guillaume Marx
April 2021 - Club Leaders Webinar
May 2021 - Oded Jacob
May 2021 - TPA Webinar
2022
May 2022 - Jocelyn Robichaud on 'U15 Player Development'
May 2022 - Wayne Elderton ROG Presentation
June 2022 - Mark Kovacs "8 Stages of the Serve"
June 2022 - Mark Kovacs "8 Stages of the Serve" (Part 2)
December 2022 - Lunch & Learn with Allison Forsyth
2023
November 2023 - ITF Rules and Regulations Workshop Hosted by Anne Bees
2024
February 2024 - WPDP Webinar (Stage 3)
March 2024 - WPDP Webinar (Stage 4)
April 2024 - Rogers First Set Webinar
April 2024 - WPDP Webinar (Stage 5)
May 2024 - WPDP Webinar (Stages 6-7)
June 2024 - Summer Camp Webinar “Ensuring Positives Experiences"
October 2024 - "No Strings Attached" Webinar with Marie-France Mercier
November 2024 - Stringing Webinar #1
November 28, 2024 - Key Principles of Footwork and Court Positioning Presented by Fernando Segal and Liam Smith
December 2024 - Nikhil Jayashankar & George Opelka from SwingVision
2025
January 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Webinar
December 2024 - Brand You with Carolyn Novick
January 2025 - Self-Advocacy with Eva Havaris
February 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Stage 1 Webinar
March 2025 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome with Jess Tang
March 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Stage 2 Webinar
April 2025 - Saying YES to Growth Opportunities with Gary Caron & Marie-France Mercier
April 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Stage 3 Webinar
May 2025 - Difficult Conversations with Carolyn Novick
June 2025 - Work-Life Balance with Caroline Zadina
June 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Stage 5 Webinar
June 2025 - Sport Safety Webinar with Allison Forsyth
May 2025 - Wheelchair Tennis Whole Player Development Pathway Stage 4 Webinar
May 2013 - TPA Workshop, Victoria BC
Workshop Overview - Christophe Lambert
August 2011 - TPA/PTR Club Owners, Managers & Tennis Directors' Conference
Doug Cash
Age cycle of clubs
Membership court fees programming
Different kinds of exchanges and relationships with members
Revenue, expenses and profit at a club
Jeff McCarrol
Revenue from dues and non-dues of a club
The benefits of club programming
February 2013 - TPA Conference, Toronto
Conference Overview
Brad Gilbert - Morning Session Part 1
Brad Gilbert - Morning Session Part 2
Brad Gilbert - Afternoon Session
February 2014 - TPA Conference, Toronto
Paul Annacone - Morning Session Part 1
Paul Annacone - Morning Session Part 2
Paul Annacone - Afternoon Session
Paul Annacone - Afternoon Session Q&A
February 2015 - TPA Conference, Toronto
Judy Murray - Morning Session on court
Judy Murray - Morning Session off court
Judy Murray - Afternoon Session on court
Judy Muray - Afternoon Session off court
Judy Murray - Afternoon Session Q&A
February 2016 - TPA Conference, Toronto
Andre Parent - Tips on how to maximize your physical warmup
Sylvain Bruneau - Technical and tactical skills for female players, developing stage LTAD
Nathalie Tauziat - Drills and tips to improve an aggressive baseline game both technically and physically
Nathalie Tauziat - Drills and tips to improve an attacking game at the net
Nathalie Tauziat - Coaching female players to transition from junior success to pro/college success
March 2017 - TPA Conference, Toronto
Jose Higueras - The Essential Keys for the High Performance Coach
Jose Higueras - Creating a High Performance Training Environment
Jose Higueras - Improving the Player Technically and Tactically
Jose Higueras - Key Fundamentals of Footwork
July 2016 - TPA/PTR Days at Rogers Cup
Andy Sutton - The Benefits of team play
Brian Parkkonen - Competitive games for all ages
Adreanne Martin - Les avantages du tennis par équipe (French)
March 2018 - TPA Conference, Toronto
2018 TPA Conference Highlights
Sam Sumyk - Maximizing the Potential of Your Player
Sam Sumyk - Examples of Typical High Performance Training in the off season
Sam Sumyk - Key Priorities for Technical Development
Sam Sumyk - Tactical Essentials in Today's Game
Sam Sumyk - Q & A
April 2018 - Club Leaders Workshop
The Model Professional
Employee vs Contractor
Deliberate Digital
The Art of the Interview
Knowing your Membership
August 2019 - One-Day Seminar with Louis Cayer
Afternoon Session Part 2
Afternoon Session Part 1
Morning Session Part 2
Morning Session Part 1
February 2020 - Regional Seminar, Toronto
Why Inclusivity is Important for Tennis - Alex Grey
How to Build a Strong Foundation - Severine Tamborero & Paul Cairns
Safesport - Ilan Yamposlky
Practical On Court Training - Kristaps Petrovs
Best Practices to a Successful Serve - Andre Labelle
Feb 2020 - Best Practices to a Successful Serve - Andre Labelle (Summary)
March 2023 - OTA Symposium in partnership with TPA
OTA Symposium in partnership with TPA - Off-Court
OTA Symposium in partnership with TPA - On-Court
February 2024 - OTA Symposium in partnership with TPA
Off Court
Geoff Bower - Adding Value to Special Events
Ryan Schroffel - Hosting a Special Professional Event
Women Leaders in Coaching
Carl Maes - Motivation & Leadership of Coaches and Managers
On-Court
Kristaps Petrovs - Physical Preparations in Competition
Carl Maes - Tactical Solutions for Neutralizing and Defending
Uros Budimac - Doubles Patterns
February 2025 - OTA Symposium in partnership with TPA
On-Court
Andre Labelle - Learnings from Italy
Katy Shulaeva - Critical Role of Creating Pressure Situations in Training
Andy Sutton - Quickly Engaging Adult Players and Managing Large Groups
Andre Labelle - Developing doubles skills and tactical priorities with U12
Off-Court
WTN Presentation
Honsberger Physio - Helping Athletes Perform Their Best and Avoid Injury
May 2025 - Tennis Quebec Conference in partnership with TPA
Off-Court
Ariane Lavigne - Integrating nutritional strategies into training (in French)
On-Court
Jocelyn Robichaud - Developing playing skills in confined spaces (in French)
Virginie Tremblay - Competitive physical training (in French)
Cardio Tennis
Are push-ups and sit-ups fun
What are the 6 components of Cardio Tennis
How else would you describe Cardio Tennis
What makes it Cardio Tennis
What are the benefits of Cardio Tennis
What makes Cardio Tennis a healthy curriculum
Is Cardio Tennis drill based or play based
What are things you do to ensure that Cardio Tennis is safe
Name some important things to keep in mind during the cool down
How much time should you spend on one activity
What are the benefits of music and which music should I use
Can you speak about the heart rate monitor
Cardio Warm Up 1
Cardio Warm Up 2 reflex volleys
Approach and volley
Baseline to net 10 in a row
Terminator 3 vs 3
Cool down the non-dominant hand
Cool down the dominant hand
Cool down mini tennis touches
Beginners might struggle with some of the drills How would you adapt to different ability levels
Can you speak more about using the different balls
Michelle Interview
Progressive Tennis
Intro to progressive tennis
Five technical fundamentals
Half Court Curriculum
Bronze
1 Bronze intro
1.1 Underhand throw and catch
1.2 Underhand rally
1.3 Underhand direction
1.4 Underhand beat the bounce
1.5 Overhead throw and serve
2.1 Roll the ball along a line
2.2 Push the ball to a target
2.3 Centre the ball on the racquet
3.1 Medicine ball
3.2 Tube twists
4.1 Drop and catch on racquet
4.2 Self rally
4.3 Partner rally mutual target
4.4 Partner rally over the net
Silver
Silver intro
1 Groundstroke drills intro
1.1 Basic groundstroke rally
1.2 FH crosscourt rally
1.3 BH crosscourt rally
1.4 Rally with movement
1.5 Direction control in a rally
1.6 Height control in a rally
1.7 Using the FH from the centre
2 Net play intro
2.1 Volley self rally
2.2 Volley precision
2.3 Volley consistency
3 Serve and return intro
3.1 1st serve direction
3.2 2nd serve direction
3.3 Return direction
4 Tactical decision making intro
4.1 When to use CC or DTL's
4.2 When to use the FH in a centre rally
4.3 When to play to the open FH
4.4 Play the point (4 Shots)
Gold
Gold intro
1 Groundstroke drills intro
1.1 Basic groundstroke rally
1.2 Forehand crosscourt rally
1.3 Backhand crosscourt rally
1.4 Rally with movement
1.5 Direction control in a rally
1.6a Height control in a rally
1.6b Height control in a rally
1.7 Using the forehand in the centre
2 Net play intro
2.1 Volley consistency
2.2 Approach and volley
2.3 Overhead smash
Serve and return intro
3.1 Serve direction
3.2 Return direction
4 Tactical decision making intro
4.1 When to take a CC and redirect it DTL
4.2 When to use FH inside outs and inside ins
4.3 When to approach and finish at the net
4.4 When to volley or smash
4.5 Observing point play
Three Quarter Court Curriculum
Bronze
Groundstroke Development
Introductory fundamentals and rally progression A
Introductory fundamentals and rally progression B
1.1 Standard conformity drill
1.2 Rally skills FH to FH
1.3 Rally skills BH to BH
1.4 Rally skills with movement to BH
1.5 Rally skills with movement to FH
1.6 Rally skills use of FH in middle lane
Net Play Development
2.1 Hand feel exercises
2.2 Volley consistency FH and BH
2.3 Smash
2.4 Sequence drill
Serve and Return Development
3.1 Intro to serve
3.2 Serve
3.3 Return direction
Silver
Net Play Development
2.1 Hand feel exercises
2.2 Volley consistency FH and BH
2.3 Volley 2 on 1 drill
2.4 Smash
2.5 Sequence drill
Groundstroke Development
1.1 Standard conformity drill
1.2 Rally skills FH to FH
1.3 Rally skills BH to BH
1.4 Rally skills with movement to BH
1.5 Rally skills with movement to FH
1.6 Rally skills use of FH in middle lane
1.7 Rally skills changing direction
Serve and Return Development
3.1 Serve direction
3.2 Return direction
Tactical Development
4.1 Decision making drill - when to hit on the BH
4.2 Decision making drill - when to use FH
4.3 Decision making drill - when to come out of a crosscourt
4.4 Decision making drill - when to rally higher balls and lower balls
4.5 Staying in the point drill - defending
Gold
Groundstroke Development
1.1 Standard conformity drill
1.2 Rally skills FH to FH
1.3 Rally skills BH to BH
1.4 Rally skills with movement to BH
1.5 Rally skills with movement to FH
1.6 Rally skills use of FH in middle lane
1.7 Rally skills changing direction
1.8 Attacking drill
1.9 Defense drill
Net Play Development
2.1 Hand feel exercises
2.2 Volley consistency FH and BH
2.3 Volley 2 on 1 drill
2.4 Volley to volley
2.5 Smash
2.6 Volley and smash drill
2.7 Sequence drill
Serve and Return Development
3.1 Serve
3.2 Return
Tactical Development
4.1 Decision making drill - up back after sending red yellow and green balls
4.2 Decision making drill - projecting red yellow and green balls
4.3 Decision making drill - when to open the court with an angle shot
4.4 Decision making drill - when to push opponent back
4.5 Decision making drill - when to approach based on short ball
4.6 Decision making drill - attack
Drill progression
Three Quarter Court Conformity Checklist
Groundstrokes - Grip
Forehand grip - Eastern
Two hand Backhand grip
One hand Backhand grip - Eastern
Groundstrokes - Setup
Racquet prepared on same side of body chin over shoulder
Active and Energetic look on toes
Prepare before Ball Bounces
Forehand Neutral Stance
Two hand Backhand Neutral Stance
One hand Backand Neutral Stance
Forehand Semi Open Stance
Backhand Semi Open Stance
Backhand Semi Closed Stance
Use of non dominant arm
Maintain balance at all times
Groundstrokes - Hitting Zone
Accelerating close to impact (rhythm)
Smooth effortless stroke
Use of ground force knee hip shoulder
Complete finish rotation with chin over shoulder
Stable laid back wrist at impact
Long hitting zone
Shoulder and Racquet together
Low to High 'Lift' Action
Groundstrokes - Recovery
Ready Position and Recovery
Groundstrokes - Impact
Breathing at impact
Consistent Impact at waist level
Volley - Grip
Volley grip Continental
Volley - Setup
Prepare shoulders at 45 degrees on FH and 90 degrees on BH
Step out footwork
Active and energetic look on toes
Slightly Sideways Body Position
Maintain balance at all times
Volley - Impact
Impact slightly out in front
Volley - Hitting Zone
'Catching action' strong and soft hands
Catching action with racquet head slightly open and up
Volley - Recovery
Ready position at home base and recover to home base
Serve
Throwing exercises
Serve - Grip
Continental grip
Serve - Setup
Full swing preparation - Synchronization of arms
Bowed hips, tilt of shoulders, elbow in line with shoulders
Sideways body position
Elbow in line with shoulders
Throwing action
Mini Routine prior to each serve
Player positioned with hip and shoulder facing the net
Maintain Balance throughout motion
Serve - Impact
Consistent toss and impact 12 o'clock
Consistent toss and impact 1 o'clock
Serve - Hitting Zone
Use of ground force and full extension upwards
Extension and Pronation
Use of knee hip shoulder
Slight reach upwards
Hammer action leading with the edge of the racquet
Coordination of toss and hit
Overhead - Setup
Early preparation
Elbow in line with shoulders
Player positioned with hip and shoulder facing the net
Maintain Balance throughout motion
Overhead - Impact
Impact at 12 o'clock
Impact in front and at 1 o'clock
Overhead - Hitting Zone
Hitting action on easy ball
Throwing action
Extension and Pronation
Slight reach upwards
Hammer action leading with the edge of the racquet
Return of Serve - Setup
Mini routine prior to each return
Ready position and recover to home base
Return of Serve - Recovery
Ready position and recover to home base
Introduction to Progressive Tennis
Progressive tennis purpose
Why not regular tennis
Why use this approach
Skills that progressive tennis develops
What is half court tennis
Foam ball for half court
Age for 3 quarter court
1/2 and 3/4 court racquets
Age to play from baseline
What about tournaments
Progressive tennis tournaments run by OTA
Scoring and rules for progressive tennis
Competing at a young age
Doubles in half court
Unable to rally kids
Working with a 3 year old
Half court FUNdamentals
Curriculum for half court
Consistency, ready position, recovery
Moving opponent side to side
Moving opponent short and deep
Setup and recovery being moved
Opposition moving the opponent
Final skill for groundstrokes
Using our forehand
Approach net volley other corner
How Isac got to this point
When to develop topspin
Are young players limited
Key components in each practice
Benefits of the right equipment
Organizing courts for 1/2 court
Who should run half court
Communicating with kids
Physical development
Basket feed with U6 kids
1/2 court during private
Which ball for which court
1/2 court competition
Running a 1/2 court event
Team tennis for 1/2 and 3/4 court
Set up for 3/4 court tennis
Successful 3/4 programs A
Successful 3/4 programs B
FUNdamentals to develop for 3/4 court
3/4 court norms
Longest rally in 3 minutes
Quality rally balls in 5 turns
Consistency in balls returned
Volley to service line rally
Serve to backhand 5 chances
Evaluation while competing
Full court if they can
Scoring for 3/4 court competition
Time constraint tournament
Most important FUNdamentals
Closing comments on progressive tennis
Community Team Tennis
Introduction to rally progressions
Introduction to rally progression A
Introduction to rally progression B
Introduction to rally progression C
Introduction to rally progression D
Kids tennis competitive play
3/4 court part 1
3/4 court part 2
3/4 court part 3
3/4 court part 4
3/4 court part 5
3/4 court part 6
3/4 court part 7
1/2 court part 1
1/2 court part 2
1/2 court part 3
1/2 court part 4
1/2 court part 5
1/2 court part 6
1/2 court part 7
Half court technical fundamentals
Half court fundamentals part 1
Half court fundamentals part 2
Half court fundamentals part 3
Sample lesson with a 3 year old
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Wheelchair
Developing wheelchair mobility
Introduction
Neutral position
Manuevering
Preparation
Recovery
Mobility drills
Wheelchair progressive tennis
Wheelchair DVD credits
Top international wheelchair players
Tennis for Schools curriculum - Grades 1 - 8
Grade 1-2
Lesson 1
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 2
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 3
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 4
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 5
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 6
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Grade 3-5
Lesson 1
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 2
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 3
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 4
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 5
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 6
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Grade 6-8
Lesson 1
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 2
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 3
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 4
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 5
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Lesson 6
Getting Ready
Ready to Learn
Ready to Play
Footwork and Court Coverage
Introduction
Specific Situations of Play
Introduction
Starting the Point - 1st Serve
1st Serve and Volley
1st Serve and move over to hit attacking forehand
1st Serve and Recovery, then moving into attack
1st Serve and either a Lateral movement or a small back-up movement to initiate a rally (Neutral Situation)
1st Serve and a quick movement to the sidelines or Backward (counter attack and defend)
Starting the Point - 2nd Serve
2nd Serve and Recovery
Starting the Point - Return of 1st Serve
Lunging when the serve is fast and to the corner
Step out and stroke when the serve is within hitting area
Step out and crossover when the serve is outside of hitting area
Step out and shuffle when slightly outside of hitting area on a slower serve
Getting out of the way of a Jam serve
Recovery after a wide 1st serve
Recovery after returning a serve towards the T
Starting the Point - Return of 2nd Serve
Run around to hit a Forehand
Drive and Charge
Recovery after a neutral return
Back-up to Return
Transition Footwork
Drive Approaches - Double Hop Step
Drive Approaches - Pivot on Front Foot
Drive Approaches - Running Step
Baseline Attack, then approach (Move in after recognizing the opportunity following the attack)
Backhand Approach Shot
Backhand Underspin approach shot Cross in front Step (Run through)
Intercepting Approach Volley
Approach Volley Athleticism for serve and volley
Approach Volley Getting low and balanced on a low first volley
Location Where Most Volleys take place from After a Player Approaches the Net
Net Footwork
Overhead Athletic Smash for Challenging balls
Overhead Shuffle Steps for easy Lobs
Step out and Crossover - Drop step on fast balls
Passing Shots
Recovery and Balance Challenge
General Logic for Positioning and Court Coverage
Introduction to General Logic for Positioning and Court Coverage
Lateral Positioning at the Net
Lateral Positioning at the backcourt
Up-Back Positioning from the backcourt
Up-Back Positioning at the Net
General Footwork Skills/Fundamentals
Fundamentals and Attitude
Fundamentals and Attitude
Footwork Cycle
Footwork Cycle
Lively Feet and Split Step
Lively Feet and Split Step
Moving to the Ball
Introduction to Moving to the Ball
Initial movement - up/back
Initial movement - Lateral
Shuffle Steps
Running Steps
Crossover Steps for balls requiring quick movement backwards
Cross behind or shuffle steps to run around to hit a forehand
Running Steps when in defence and or when scrambling after the ball
Placement
Introduction to Placement
When Hitting on the Run
While Moving Backwards
Lateral Movement - Pivoting off Front Foot
Lateral Movement - Running through the shot
Lateral Movement - Open and Semi Open Stance
When Set Up is Possible
Variation of Stances for Backhand Slice
Closed Stance
Neutral Stance
Semi-Open Stance
Open Stance
Wide Balanced Base
Recovery
Introduction to Recovery
Combination of Steps
Full Run
Cross behind Step
Crossover Steps
Double Hop Laterally
Shuffle Steps
Winning Tennis Tactics
Building the Point
Introduction to Building the Point
Moving the Opponent
When Receiving Balls Down the Middle
Intro to crosscourt
Use of strong crosscourt to set-up a down-the-line
Use of sharp angle crosscourt to set-up and attack deep into the opposite corner
Use of a strong crosscourt to set-up a wrong foot shot
Use of inside-out forehand
Change of Rhythm
Introduction to change of rhythm
Use of high loopy topspin
Use of slice
High tempo exchanges
Finishing the Point
Introduction to finishing the point
Attack
Approaching the net
Attacking groundstroke followed by intercept
Drop shot
Staying in the point
Turning the Point Around - Counter Attacking
Introduction to turning the point around
Both back situations
Passing situations
Credits
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Physical Development
U10 Development tools
Tennis Canada Fitness Testing
Med Ball throw
20m sprint
Vertical Jump
Ball Throw
Changes of Direction
Standing Broad Jump
Fundamental Movements Training Exercises
Introduction
Acceleration/Deceleration
Change of Direction
Jump
Throws
Fundamentals - Warmup
U12 Daily Warm Up
U16 Daily Warm Up
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