Bethpage Park Hosts 8th Annual HS Coaches Workshop

March 9, 2015 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Bethpage Park Tennis Center hosted its 8th Annual High School Tennis Coaches Workshop on March 8. The free event gathered high school coaches from across Long Island and taught different tips, methods and drills that coaches can use for their players.

There was a great turnout as more than a couple dozen coaches came out for the clinic. The workshop featured different instructional discussions and demonstrated drills that could enhance a coach’s methods.

Keith Kambourian, co-owner at Bethpage Park, gave a lesson on strategy and tactics.

“The idea behind the event is to help high school coaches prepare for their seasons and to give them advice on how to work with the kids,” said Kambourian. “A lot of the coaches are full-time and part-time teachers and as a full-time tennis coach, I would like to try to answer their questions whether they be related to technique, training or equipment. “

Frank Dolan, founder and director of Sports & Fitness Performance in Islip, taught a discussion on fitness, mobility and stretching.

“I went over the basics of core training, what it is and what it isn’t,” said Dolan. “I discussed the importance of a dynamic warm up, especially in the cold weather. Fitness alone is not the only aspect of a good player, but it can certainly enhance the player.”

Steve Kaplan, who is the co-owner of Bethpage Park with Kambourian, gave a drill on stroke mechanics, and was pleased with how the event went.

“We want to help provide guidance and education to the coaches as everyone prepares for the upcoming high school season,” said Kaplan. “Today we had a terrific turnout and all the coaches were very receptive.”

The coaches will now turn around and use some of the methods/tips they learned as the first practices of the 2015 boys high school season get underway this week. 

 

 


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