Teaching Academy APP for Selden

Teaching Academy: Where we Build Our Immune System

Part 1: Introduce topic

The Journey:

Cartoon:



Definition: Explain term and what it means in tennis terms

Testing: Ten Questions with Dr. Z

 

On a scale of 1-10, please rate your understanding of the following aspects of the tennis journey and its demands:

 

Likert Scale Questionnaire:

 

5 Answers

 

Numerical Score: 


1: Not well at all

3: Some knowledge, but need work

5: Average

7: Pretty well

9: Fully Understand



1. How well do you understand the physical demands and fitness requirements of a professional tennis player?

2. How familiar are you with the mental challenges and psychological resilience needed to succeed in a tennis career?

3. How well do you comprehend the importance of consistent practice and training in a tennis career?

4. How knowledgeable are you about the technical skills and shot-making abilities required for a successful tennis career?

5. How well do you understand the strategic game planning and tactical awareness needed to excel in tennis?

6. How familiar are you with the pressure and stress that tennis players face during matches and tournaments?

7. How well do you comprehend the financial resources and access to quality coaching necessary for a tennis career?

8. How knowledgeable are you about the importance of having a supportive family and social network in a tennis career?

9. How familiar are you with the opportunities for competitive play and exposure to tournaments in a tennis career?

10. How would you rate your overall understanding of the tennis journey? 


Take their answers, give them a numerical score. Will retest after all parts are completed. Compare scores for all topics. 


Part 2: Educational... Whiteboard Explainer with Patrick McEnroe


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxZDk-AkPbZMfG070mmHO_zE9g4u72iD/view?usp=drive_link


Part 3: Personalize: A 10-15 minute of myself in the First Ball To last Studio explaining my experience with the topic..


Part 4: Inspirational:   A zoom/podcast format with myself interviewing (or Pat Mac ) a current or former player and their experiences with the topic matter


Part 5: Additional Resources and Action Steps


Part 6: Dr. Z's Retest

 

After the completion of all the sections, players will be tested again. Scores will be compared to initial scores, charting individual and group progress on said topic.


This is where players earn a badge/icon showing completion of topic as they begin to build their ideal player one completed topic at a time.




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