Satoshi Ochi Demonstrates Plyometric Box Jumps: Video

In this short video, Satoshi Ochi (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for USTA Player Development and a member of the iTPA Advisory Board), provides two simple box jump exercises to help tennis athletes improve power production through the lower body.

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Part 4 of 4: NSCA National Conference & Exhibition Research Summary – Growth & Dev, High Intensity Training & More

This information is Part 4 of 4 continuing the series summarizing some of the most relevant presentations for tennis performance specialists from the NSCA National Conference and Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island (July 2012).

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Part 3 of 4: NSCA National Conference & Exhibition Research Summary – Core Stability and Compatibility of Training Programs

This information is Part 3 of 4 continuing the series summarizing some of the most relevant presentations for tennis performance specialists from the NSCA National Conference and Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island (July 2012).

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Part 2 of 4: NSCA 2012 National Conference & Exhibition Research Summary – Micronutrients and Athletes

This information is Part 2 of 4 continuing the series summarizing some of the most relevant presentations for tennis performance specialists from the NSCA National Conference and Exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island (July 2012).

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Part 1 of 4: NSCA 2012 National Conference & Exhibition Research Summary

The 2012 National Strength & Conditioning Association National Conference and Exhibition was held in Providence, Rhode Island (July 11-14th, 2012). This was the 35th year that the NSCA has been in existence. and the conference was a great event which … Continue reading

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Improving Initial Acceleration: Learning from the Research

As a tennis performance specialist, one of the major roles you play in the tennis athlete’s development is helping him or her improve the on-court movement. Most tennis specific movements require specific technical work that is unique to tennis movements. However, we … Continue reading

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Dr. Neeru Jayanthi Discusses Shoulder Injuries in Adult Tennis Players: Video

In this video, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi (Director of the Tennis Medicine Program and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and iTPA Certification Commissioner) discusses potential and common shoulder injuries in adult recreational tennis players.

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iTPA July 4th Special Offer

iTPA July 4th Special Offer!

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Mental Skills Training for Tennis Players: An Added Skill Set for the Tennis Performance Specialist

Are you looking for tips to help you get the most out of any training session with your tennis athletes?

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Dr. Neeru Jayanthi Discusses Elbow Concerns in Junior Tennis Players: Video

In this post, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi (Director of the Tennis Medicine Program and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and iTPA Certification Commissioner) discusses elbow concerns in junior tennis players.

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