World TennisFitness Conference 2019 Dates TBD
Will be an Online Conference this Year
REGISTRATION
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World Tennis Fitness Conference (July 21st and July 22nd till 12noon)
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With Support From: USTA Player Development, ATP World Tour, WTA, USPTA, PTR, FMT, RFET
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) approved 1.2 CEU(s) in Category A for certified individuals attending this event
Theme: Applying The Science to Tennis Fitness
The most unique conference in the tennis industry. It brings together experts across the many disciplines of tennis performance and injury prevention all focused on improving tennis specific fitness training in the gym, on the court and in the training room.
The most unique conference in the tennis industry. It brings together experts across the many disciplines of tennis performance and injury prevention all focused on improving tennis specific fitness training in the gym, on the court and in the training room.
Benefits:
- Attendees receive a free either Tshirt or hat, tbd
- Breakfast and Lunch included on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday
- Full Programming and Attendance to all sessions on Saturday and Sunday
- Drinks and snacks throughout the event
- Full access to the Networking and Social event on Saturday evening
(Beer, Wine, Soft drinks and light hor d'oeuvres) - Access to many of the handouts/slides of presentations
- Ability to network with the finest minds in the tennis, performance and injury prevention industry
- Welcome bag with attendee gifts and special product discounts
- Access to continuing education credits from:
USPTA, PTR, iTPA, PTCA, NSCA (expected)
Conference Chair:
Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM, CTPS, MTPS, CSCS*D, USPTA, PTR
This conference will provide attendees the ability to acquire additional techniques to more effectively train tennis players.
Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM, CTPS, MTPS, CSCS*D, USPTA, PTR
This conference will provide attendees the ability to acquire additional techniques to more effectively train tennis players.
Who Should Attend:
Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Tennis Coaches, Physical Trainers, Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Physicians, Healthcare Providers & Tennis Enthusiasts interested in learning the latest tennis-specific fitness education from some of the world's leading experts. Every presentation is focused on applying the latest evidence and techniques to improving the performance and reducing injuries in tennis athletes at all levels of the game.
Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Tennis Coaches, Physical Trainers, Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Physicians, Healthcare Providers & Tennis Enthusiasts interested in learning the latest tennis-specific fitness education from some of the world's leading experts. Every presentation is focused on applying the latest evidence and techniques to improving the performance and reducing injuries in tennis athletes at all levels of the game.
Agenda (Cick here for pdf version)
The conference has a great lineup of speakers and an innovative format. This year we have a highly interactive and innovative Saturday afternoon four hour session where we will have leading experts present for 20 minutes (15 minute presentation and 5 minutes of questions) on major topics of interest for training and treating the tennis athlete:
- Training Load Monitoring For Tennis
- Rotational power while moving into forehand and backhands
- The Split Step - Explosive first step training
- Evaluating and understanding overhead athlete pain
- Long Term Athlete Development for Tennis – The iTPA 5 Set Model
- Recovery Movement Specifics. Optimizing Footwork patterns
- Stroke Efficiency Ratings (SER)
World Class Speakers Include:
Olympians, Current and Former ATP and WTA Professionals, Tennis Sport Science Experts, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Strength Coaches and Tennis Coaches that cross over multiple areas of training, treating and monitoring tennis players from the 10 and under space to elite professionals and adult recreational players.
*Speakers and topics may change
- Gil Reyes - Renowned Physical Trainer and Mentor to Andre Agassi; has also worked with Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Grigor Dimitrov, Genie Bouchard and Fernando Verdasco. Previously the head strength coach for National Championship UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball Program
- Dan Taylor, CSCS - Strength and Conditioning Coach for the GA Tech Men's Tennis Program and Men's Basketball Program
- Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM, CSCS*D, MTPS - Executive Director of the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and CEO at the Kovacs Institute
- Robby Ginepri - Olympian, Top 20 ATP World Tour Professional, Current US Davis Cup Coach and Personal Coach to Frances Tiafoe
- Jason Vescovi, PhD - Faculty of Kinesiology and Phys Ed at University of Toronto and Former Lead of SSSM at Tennis Canada
- Warren Pretorius - Leading Expert in Tennis Analytics
- Dean Hollingworth - MTPS, CSCS www.baselinepower.com. With over twenty-five years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, Dean has established himself as a highly regarded author, speaker, and fitness and performance consultant. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Master Tennis Performance Specialist by the International Tennis Performance Association and part of Team PTR. He has recently published the Baselinepower video series, which addresses all aspects of fitness training for tennis players. Dean is currently the Director of fitness and sports performance at Club Sportif Cote-de-Liesse in Montréal, where he works primarily with high performance tennis players. He has worked with all levels of tennis players including, ITF, ATP and WTA players that have included a Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medalist. Dean’s work with world-class athletes has given him a deep understanding of the requirements and balance for high performance, helping the athletes he works with develop all facets of athleticism.
- Aylin Seyalioglu, PT, DPT, ATC/L, CSCS, CTPS - Top Physical Therapist for Top WTA Professionals
- USTA Player Development
- WTA
- ATP Tour Medical Services Department
- Collegiate Strength Coaches from some of the Top Tennis Programs in the Country
- Top ATP Professionals
*Speakers and topics may change
REGISTRATION
World Tennis Fitness Conference (July 21st and July 22nd till 12noon)
ITPA Tennis Technology & Analytics Summit (Sunday July 22nd)
World Tennis Fitness Conference AND ITPA Tennis Technology & Analytics Summit
2 Day WTFC Conference ONLY:
Sunday Tennis Analytics Summit ONLY:
2 Day Full Conference AND Sunday Tennis Analytics Summit:
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Credits:
ITPA, USPTA, PTR, NSCA
Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
Conference will be held in the Center for Chiropractic Education Building, Rooms C2 and C1.
MAP to World Tennis Fitness Conference at Life
Campus Map
http://www.life.edu/media/LifeUMap/main/index.html
ITPA, USPTA, PTR, NSCA
Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
Conference will be held in the Center for Chiropractic Education Building, Rooms C2 and C1.
MAP to World Tennis Fitness Conference at Life
Campus Map
http://www.life.edu/media/LifeUMap/main/index.html
Hotel Information:
RECOMMENDED CONFERENCE HOTEL:
## Special rate of $155. Free breakfast and shuttle to and from conference each day.
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria: Recommended Conference Hotel
200 Interstate North Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: 770-952-7900
**IF calling ask for the Life University code. Best way is to use the link below.
Book your group rate for Life University WTFC (World Tennis Fitness Conference)
Last day to book: June 22, 2018
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria for 155.00 USD per night
Complimentary hot buffet breakfast and Complimentary hotel shuttle
**THIS HOTEL DOES OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE TO AND FROM THE CONFERENCE**
Other Hotels:
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta:
2055 South Park Place, Atlanta GA 30339-2014 Tel: 770-272-9441
Complimentary internet, **NOTE THIS HOTEL IN YEARS PAST HAS OFFERED A SHUTTLE TO THE CONFERENCE, BUT DOES NOT OFFER IT THIS YEAR**
Drury Inn & Suites - Northwest Atlanta
1170 Powers Ferry Place
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 612-0900
For reservations at Life University Rates Click HERE
Country Inn & Suites - Atlanta NW
4500 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
(800) 830-5222.
For reservations at Life University Rates click HERE
Nearby Hotels (No Special Life University Rates)
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
2999 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 Tel: 770-956-1234
www.AtlantaSuites.Hyatt.com
Please note these rooms are all suites.
Courtyard Atlanta Cumberland Center
3000 Cumberland Blvd · Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Tel: 770-952-2555
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlcu-courtyard-atlanta-cumberland-center/
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North 2455 Delk Road
Marietta, Georgia 30067 (770) 956-1188
Normal rate: $109
*Based on Availability and there are times that special corporate rates are not available - high occupancy, conventions etc.
Campus Map
http://www.life.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LifeU-3D-Map-Final-102013.pdf
## Special rate of $155. Free breakfast and shuttle to and from conference each day.
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria: Recommended Conference Hotel
200 Interstate North Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: 770-952-7900
**IF calling ask for the Life University code. Best way is to use the link below.
Book your group rate for Life University WTFC (World Tennis Fitness Conference)
Last day to book: June 22, 2018
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria for 155.00 USD per night
Complimentary hot buffet breakfast and Complimentary hotel shuttle
**THIS HOTEL DOES OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE TO AND FROM THE CONFERENCE**
Other Hotels:
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta:
2055 South Park Place, Atlanta GA 30339-2014 Tel: 770-272-9441
Complimentary internet, **NOTE THIS HOTEL IN YEARS PAST HAS OFFERED A SHUTTLE TO THE CONFERENCE, BUT DOES NOT OFFER IT THIS YEAR**
Drury Inn & Suites - Northwest Atlanta
1170 Powers Ferry Place
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 612-0900
For reservations at Life University Rates Click HERE
Country Inn & Suites - Atlanta NW
4500 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
(800) 830-5222.
For reservations at Life University Rates click HERE
Nearby Hotels (No Special Life University Rates)
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
2999 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 Tel: 770-956-1234
www.AtlantaSuites.Hyatt.com
Please note these rooms are all suites.
Courtyard Atlanta Cumberland Center
3000 Cumberland Blvd · Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Tel: 770-952-2555
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlcu-courtyard-atlanta-cumberland-center/
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North 2455 Delk Road
Marietta, Georgia 30067 (770) 956-1188
Normal rate: $109
*Based on Availability and there are times that special corporate rates are not available - high occupancy, conventions etc.
Campus Map
http://www.life.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LifeU-3D-Map-Final-102013.pdf
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