iTPA On Court Coaching and Sport Science Workshop
Presented by the iTPA, with support from the STMS, USPTA and PTR
REGISTER NOW! $40 
Worth 30 iTPA Continuing Professional
Education Credits, 2 USPTA Credits & PTR MAP credits
What:
This one half day unique on court coaching and sport science workshop is designed for tennis coaches, physical trainers and therapists who are looking for a world class educational event in a complete 100% hands-on learning environment. This great event will be led by five of the industry's greatest educators and will be a combination of talks combining the latest sport science with practical applications.
Continuing Education Credits Provided By: International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA), United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
When:
December 2, 2016
1 - 5 p.m.
Where:
Amelia Island, FL
Amelia Island Tennis Resort, at
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
39 Beach Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Price:
$40
Worth 30 iTPA CPE Credits, 2 USPTA Continuing Education Credits, and PTR MAP credits
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS*D, CTPS, MTPS – Movement Training For Tennis – The Top 5 Movement Patterns
Neeru Jayanthi, MD – On Court Understanding of Where Injuries Occur
Ben Kibler, MD – Stroke Mechanics: A Focus On The Serve
Oliver Stephens, MTPS, PTR - Incorporating Performance and Physical Training into
your Traditional Tennis Lesson
Fred Viancos, USPTA – The Latest Way To Teach Efficient Strokes
December 2, 2016
1 - 5 p.m.
Where:
Amelia Island, FL
Amelia Island Tennis Resort, at
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
39 Beach Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Price:
$40
Worth 30 iTPA CPE Credits, 2 USPTA Continuing Education Credits, and PTR MAP credits
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS*D, CTPS, MTPS – Movement Training For Tennis – The Top 5 Movement Patterns
Neeru Jayanthi, MD – On Court Understanding of Where Injuries Occur
Ben Kibler, MD – Stroke Mechanics: A Focus On The Serve
Oliver Stephens, MTPS, PTR - Incorporating Performance and Physical Training into
your Traditional Tennis Lesson
Fred Viancos, USPTA – The Latest Way To Teach Efficient Strokes
REGISTER NOW! $40
Presenters:
Dr. Mark Kovacs, Phd, FACSM, CTPS, CSCS*D, MTPS
Dr. Mark Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching tennis players. He formally directed the Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning and Coaching Education departments for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He was an All-American and NCAA doubles champion in tennis at Auburn University and earned his PhD from the University of Alabama.He is a Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) through the iTPA, and in 2012 he was the youngest ever recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. He has worked with hundreds of elite athletes in dozens of sports providing high performance sport science services in the lab, on the court, field, pitch, track and ring. Dr. Kovacs has earned Fellow status in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and abstracts in top research journals, in addition to presenting workshops and keynote addresses on five continents and well over 100 presentations. His research has been published in top tier scientific publications including the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, Sports Health, International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research among others.Visit his personal website at www.mark-kovacs.com.
Dr. Mark Kovacs is a performance physiologist, researcher, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching tennis players. He formally directed the Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning and Coaching Education departments for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He was an All-American and NCAA doubles champion in tennis at Auburn University and earned his PhD from the University of Alabama.He is a Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) through the iTPA, and in 2012 he was the youngest ever recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. He has worked with hundreds of elite athletes in dozens of sports providing high performance sport science services in the lab, on the court, field, pitch, track and ring. Dr. Kovacs has earned Fellow status in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and abstracts in top research journals, in addition to presenting workshops and keynote addresses on five continents and well over 100 presentations. His research has been published in top tier scientific publications including the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, Sports Health, International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research among others.Visit his personal website at www.mark-kovacs.com.
Neeru Jayanthi, MD
Dr. Jayanthi leads Emory's Tennis Medicine program and is considered one of the country’s leading experts on youth sports health, injuries, and sports training patterns, as well as an international leader in tennis medicine. He is currently the President of the International Society for Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS) and a certified USPTA teaching professional. He has also been a volunteer ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) physician for 15 years, serves as a medical advisor for the WTA (Woman’s Tennis Association) Player Development Panel, and is on the commission for the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA). He has been selected to the board of directors for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) twice, and serves as a Consultant for the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program, and Mom’s Team. Dr. Jayanthi has won multiple AMSSM Foundation Research Grants for his collaborative research on early sports specialized training and overuse injury in young athletes. He previously was the medical director of primary care sports medicine at Loyola University Chicago for 12 years where he was voted a “Top Doctor” in the Chicagoland Suburbs prior to being recruited to Emory.
Dr. Jayanthi leads Emory's Tennis Medicine program and is considered one of the country’s leading experts on youth sports health, injuries, and sports training patterns, as well as an international leader in tennis medicine. He is currently the President of the International Society for Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS) and a certified USPTA teaching professional. He has also been a volunteer ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) physician for 15 years, serves as a medical advisor for the WTA (Woman’s Tennis Association) Player Development Panel, and is on the commission for the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA). He has been selected to the board of directors for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) twice, and serves as a Consultant for the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program, and Mom’s Team. Dr. Jayanthi has won multiple AMSSM Foundation Research Grants for his collaborative research on early sports specialized training and overuse injury in young athletes. He previously was the medical director of primary care sports medicine at Loyola University Chicago for 12 years where he was voted a “Top Doctor” in the Chicagoland Suburbs prior to being recruited to Emory.
Ben Kibler, MD
Dr. Kibler is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
He provides services in shoulder, sports medicine, workers compensation, and surgical procedures. Dr. Kibler's professional interests include shoulder surgery, the upper extremity, shoulder pathology, scapula, acute knee injury surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgeries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow, and biomechanics of tennis.
Dr. Kibler is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
He provides services in shoulder, sports medicine, workers compensation, and surgical procedures. Dr. Kibler's professional interests include shoulder surgery, the upper extremity, shoulder pathology, scapula, acute knee injury surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgeries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow, and biomechanics of tennis.
Oliver Stephens, MTPS, PTR
Oliver “Ollie” Stephens is a PTR Clinician and Tester. He is certified as a PTR Professional in all 4 pathways and also holds the PTR Master of Tennis certification in Performance and Development coaching, one of two coaches in the States to hold both. In addition, Ollie is an International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) Master Tennis Performance Specialist. Ollie has been published numerous times in PTR Magazine and has spoken at Regional, National and International conferences. In 2001, Ollie was the PTR China coach of the year, in 2010 he was the PTR Illinois Coach of the year and in 2012, he was the PTR Tester of the Year. Ollie currently works as a private tennis professional in Florida and also runs PTR coaches workshops on a regular basis. Previously, Ollie was the National Junior Coach of Hong Kong and the National Coach of Vietnam. Also, he was the Junior Competitive Director at Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago, the busiest tennis club in the world.
Oliver “Ollie” Stephens is a PTR Clinician and Tester. He is certified as a PTR Professional in all 4 pathways and also holds the PTR Master of Tennis certification in Performance and Development coaching, one of two coaches in the States to hold both. In addition, Ollie is an International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) Master Tennis Performance Specialist. Ollie has been published numerous times in PTR Magazine and has spoken at Regional, National and International conferences. In 2001, Ollie was the PTR China coach of the year, in 2010 he was the PTR Illinois Coach of the year and in 2012, he was the PTR Tester of the Year. Ollie currently works as a private tennis professional in Florida and also runs PTR coaches workshops on a regular basis. Previously, Ollie was the National Junior Coach of Hong Kong and the National Coach of Vietnam. Also, he was the Junior Competitive Director at Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago, the busiest tennis club in the world.
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