Get On The Bus and Take Tennis To School!

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Get On The Bus and Take Tennis To
School! Rebecca Martell Jr. Rec Special Pop.
Coordinator USTA South Carolina
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Middle School
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High School
Elementary School
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No-Cut Teams
PE Tennis
Kids Tennis Clubs
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Complete Participation Pathway
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Why Tennis?
Playing tennis is an excellent way to engage
kids in regular physical activity to help them
live longer, healthier lives. --American Heart
Association Tennis is an ideal physical
education activity for improving wellness and
fighting obesity in children. --Cleveland Clinic
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How can the USTA help you
Curriculum and Materials

• Training
• Curriculum Materials
• Kid-Friendly Equipment
• Staff Support
• Recognition Program

Fun, safe, easy, no courts required.
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Training

• 3 hour workshop
• Based on NASPE Standards
• Delivered by trained professionals
• All materials provided by USTA

No previous experience required!
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Curriculum Materials

• Developed by the USTA with Dr. Robert Pangrazi
• Features 8 progressive easy to implement lessons
• Versatile and flexible curriculum can be taught
  in any school
• Ready to use laminated station signs

Created by teachers, for teachers.
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Kid-Friendly Equipment

• Easy to use
• Age appropriate
• Safe for indoor outdoor play
• Access to special discounts

Ensures a positive experience for every child.
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Staff Support

• Site visits/consulting
• Court and line assistance
• Program start-up
• Additional resources for program development

We will help you succeed!
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No-Cut Coach Program

• Recognition certificate and commendation letter
• USTA No-Cut Tennis Hat
• One year subscription to Racquet Sports Industry
• Consideration for the National No-Cut Award

Create a positive school sports experience.
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Rebecca Martell USTA South Carolina martell_at_scte
nnis.com www.SCtennis.com