Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS)
Highest Level Tennis Fitness Certification
Please note: To apply for MTPS Online, you must have already obtained CTPS and have over 100 hours working
with elite tennis athletes.
Please fill out the MTPS eligibility questionnaire below to apply or email contact@itpa-tennis.org, and we will send you the link to purchase if approved. Cost is $695.
Watch below video where Dr. Kovacs talks about MTPS Online Version
MTPS Testimonial
Click HERE for a blog post by MTPS Dominic King touching on his experience with MTPS!
MTPS is the highest tennis fitness certification reserved for tennis-specific specialists with significant experience, expertise and contributions to the industry. Must have obtained CTPS designation. MTPS certification involves an in-person workshop/exam, pre-work and post work.
Please note: To apply for MTPS virtual, you must have already obtained CTPS and have over 100 hours working with elite tennis athletes.
Please fill out the MTPS eligibility questionnaire below to apply, and we will send you the link to purchase if you are eligible. Cost is $695.You will have 4 months from the day you register to turn in all the requirements. If you miss this deadline, you can pay $59 to give yourself another 4 months.
Pre-Requisites:
- Must have successfully completed and passed the Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) exam and currently hold the CTPS designation (good standing with dues paid)
- > 1000 hours of practical experience working with HIGH LEVEL tennis athletes
Other Info:
- 250 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits required every two years
- Virtual option offered for the first time. Includes videos from a live filmed in person MTPS discussing all the information.
- $89 yearly dues (only charged once for CTPS/MTPS, not double billed)
- $49 re-certification fee every two years (only charged once for CTPS/MTPS, not double billed)
- No refunds as we are an educational company
Requirements:
- View all information in the Plyometrics For Tennis and Olympic Weightlifting for Tennis iTPA courses and pass the quizzes ( we will provide you access to these as part of the curriculum)
- Complete a Periodization and Planning Exercise for one of your athletes, and film yourself discussing the plan
- View all of the videos in the MTPS courses and accompanying articles
- Take videos of yourself working with a tennis athlete on these areas: Testing/Screening, Dynamic Warm Up, Tennis Specific Movement, Tennis Specific Strength Training Session, Post Training or Match Stretching and Recovery, Shoulder, and Hip and Core Prehab/Injury Prevention Routine.
- Written 12 Week Periodization plan with an athlete
- Written 52 week annual Periodization plan for 1 athlete
MTPS Virtual: $695 and 4 months deadline after registration
Cost:
VIRTUAL: $695 (Included in the costs: All study materials in electronic format required for successful completion of the MTPS requirements).
On Successful Completion of All Requirements to achieve the MTPS designation:
- MTPS Certificate
- MTPS certified logo files to be used on business cards, personal and business websites
- Testimonials from the iTPA
- A formal press-release announcing your new educational status and a strong promotional tool that the iTPA will help circulate to your employer, parents, players, etc.
- Greater opportunities to contribute to the tennis and fitness communities through paid opportunities.
Requirements to Obtain MTPS:
After being accepted into the MTPS program (see eligibility requirements - these are STRICTLY adhered to) the participant will be required to pursue a rigorous educational curriculum involving a combination of online learning, proof of knowledge, skills and abilities through videos, exercises, and written materials in a 4 month deadline.
MTPS Program Outline (in filmed videos that you will watch):
Videos:
The participant will be evaluated on his/her comprehension and ability to apply the information learned from both the CTPS and MTPS curriculums. This evaluation will involve the participant working with one or more of his/her tennis athletes and the requirements for the post-work include a detailed video session (120 minutes) broken into the following 6 areas:
1) Testing/Screening
2) Dynamic Warm–Up
3) Tennis-Specific Movement Training Sessions (on-court)
4) Tennis-Specific Strength Training Session (either in the gym or on-court).
5) Post Training or Match Stretching & Recovery Routine
6) Shoulder, Hip and Core Prehab/Injury Prevention Routine
Follow-Up Call:
Optional 1-hour Follow-Up Call With Course Instructor to Discuss Answers and Review Materials and also to discuss next steps in Career Planning.
