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GLTA / ITF collaborate to host Level 1 Coaching Course
Sep 16, 2011 Sports
-Instructor satisfied with enthusiasm shown
In a deliberate attempt to achieve its stated objectives, the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA) in collaboration with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has organised a two-week Level 1 Coaching Course which is being conducted by Regional Instructor Trinidadian Anthony Jeremiah, at the GBTI Hardcourts in Bel Air.
Jeremiah, who has responsibility for the Caribbean Circuit is no stranger to Guyana, having conducted similar stints for Junior Tennis Initiatives/Tennis 10s and other related Workshops for aspiring coaches previously.
The Course which commenced on Wednesday is being attended by 10 participants and is expected to run until September 26 with one day set aside as a rest day.
Jeremiah, speaking with this newspaper said the aim of the Course which is funded by both the GLTA and ITF is to provide more coach education for Guyana’s coaches as well as serve as an ongoing assessment for those already accredited.
He pointed out that it could also make the GLTA more self sufficient which could in effect make the sport better off, adding that the turnaround that he has witnessed here over the past 6 years is highly commendable.
Jeremiah stated that over the next two years then is when the benefits of the investment made over the years will be seen.
Among those in attendance yesterday were National Coach Shelly Daly-Ramdyhan, who is being assessed as a Tutor Trainer, Joseph Ray-a-Pen of Corriverton, Berbice, national Girls champion Shauna Gentle, former Boys champion Jeremy Miller, PRO Sandeep Chand, Andre Lopes, Stephen David-Longe among others.
The ITF Instructor questioned on his assessment of tennis development in Guyana said he is extremely heartened by the enthusiasm being shown by the Association and the hunger to learn as demonstrated by the coaches.
“I am witnessing a steady growth not only by the players, but coaches as well.”
Recently Lopes participated in a Tennis 10s Workshop in Trinidad and Tobago, while Ezra Sue-Ho enjoyed a similar privilege after attending Level 1 and 2 Courses in Barbados and Antigua respectively.
Jeremiah spoke of some of the objectives of the ITF whose aim is to make the sport more enjoyable and player friendly and cited some of the new developments that are being implemented by the Federation.
He mentioned ITF’s innovative method of introducing the sport to new players via the Player Development Programme which is based on the ‘Pyramid of Opportunity’ concept that provides young talented players the chance to move from playing in their schools and clubs to a higher level.
Jeremiah said the introduction of coloured balls that generate less speed than those used at the highest level of the game and mini bats are all aimed at attracting young players to the game.
The Course continues today.
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