Halton High Performance Programme

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Halton High Performance Programme

• Our Structure
• Mini Tennis Red/Orange Futures squad
• Club Performance Squad Training (12U 18U)
• High Performance Futures (James Morgan)
• High Performance Training
• Halton High Performance TOP TEAM

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Halton High Performance Programme

• High Performance Futures
• Targeted players at 10U (98s, 99s) preparing
  for High Performance Training in a support
  programme managed by James Morgan. Currently
  training in Club Performance Squads and will be
  looking to move into High Performance Training in
  September 2008
• High Performance Training
• Helping committed tournament players
• Improve rating and age-group National ranking
• Prepare for County representative tennis and NJCL
• Prepare for AASE scheme (post GCSE 6.1 rating
  or better still in full-time education)
• University tennis GB/US (scholarships)

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Halton High Performance Programme

• Support for High Performance players
• (buy in to squad training sessions to suit
  individual needs)
• Video analysis (free to players accessing
  afternoon sessions can also be arranged
  privately with Phil Hill)
• Coach presence at key events (normally holiday
  times, individual coach)
• Invitation to domestic and international trips
  (based on qualification)
• Tournament planning and advice (Jemima, Phil,
  Pete Individual coach)
• Mental skills support Dominic King (individual
  coach)
• Physical training support Jon Price
• Education options open to all HP players

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Halton High Performance Programme

• The Halton High Performance
• TOPTEAM
• Goal To help targeted players prepare for
• A professional playing career WTA/ATP (top 150)
• U.S Division 1 College Tennis (scholarships)

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Halton High Performance Programme

• Players will be selected for the TOPTEAM based on
  the following
• National ranking players must be ranked in
  their age-group TOP 30 at 12,13,14,15,16U, 18U)
  or
• Be accepted onto the AASE Scheme (currently
  rating 6.1 or better)
• Wild cards may be given to those players showing
  other exceptional attributes
• Athleticism players must exceed ITF physical
  testing norms
• Work ethic a work ethic that communicates a
  desperate desire to reach the top
• Opportunity the time to put the training in
• Attitude Optimistic, competitive, resilient
  an attitude that will enhance to training
  environment

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Halton High Performance Programme

• What will a TOPTEAM programme look like?
• - bespoke
• - support in line with ranking
• Some additional extras
• gt Pro hits
• gt Master-class days
• gt 1 exclusive squad per week (invited players)
• gt 1 annual trip to a GRAND SLAM (French/US)
• gt Racket/clothing deals
• gt 6 Free re-strings per year
• gt TOPTEAM training T-shirts and
  Tracksuit/hoodie
• gt Boot camp days
• gt AASE buddy system for younger players