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Article: Teaching Tennis to Groups.(United States Tennis Association workshops for tennis teachers)(Brief Article)
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- Parks & Recreation
- Article date:
- May 1, 2000
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Throughout the country, many park and recreation facilities do not have certified tennis instructors to run their tennis programs. But that doesn't mean those programs can't be fun and exciting. Often, the secret is to have an instructor or program leader who knows how to impart the fun that is almost inherent to the sport of tennis, particularly when working with large groups.
David Minihan, who manages the tennis courts at Westwood Park in Norman, Oklahoma, uses parents and USA League Tennis players as instructors for his children's programs. "They're giving back to the community by coaching," he said. The programs are incredibly ...