Youth Guide: Spring/Summer 2023

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WELCOME TO THE AAC JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TENNIS PROGRAM I am Patrick Aubone the new Director of Ju nior Tennis. I bring with a wealth of knowl edge having grown up in a family that played professional tennis, played Davis Cup and in all 4 Grand Slams. My Godfather and my father also coached some of the best juniors in the United States and Argentina in the 90’s and 2000’s. I have a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology specializing in Crisis Intervention. The new program I have implemented will bring structure and discipline with a focus on technical and athletic development while hav ing fun. Each day has a different focus while building on the day before.

PRIORITIES • Teach the children to love the game and Lifetime Sport • Tennis Etiquette/Sportsmanship • Develop Athletic Skills / Running / Catching / Throwing / Balance • Sound Technique for all strokes/ All Spins / Proper Grips / Footwork • Develop Strategies / Singles & Doubles • Reasonable advancement to next level through evaluation and skill progression

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