PRC Play Program

Mission Statement

To maximize each child’s full potential through a fun and nurturing environment.

Core Values

1. Have FUN.
2. LEARN to PLAY Tennis.
3. Develop an ATHLETE first, tennis player second.
4. Teach LIFE SKILLS through tennis.

Philosophies

✔ Develop a love for the game by making tennis FUN FIRST

• Fun starts with fun coaches. PRC coaches create the type of atmosphere that makes children smile and want to keep coming back.
• Fun means not waiting in line. Kids stay engaged at PRC and this separates us from other sports.
• Fun means success. Improvement is dramatically increased with the use of modified courts and equipment.
• Fun is playing and competing in a team environment first.

✔ Create a safe environment where all children can learn and progress

• Surround kids with positive instructors who serve as role models.
• Reward effort over ability.
• Inspire and challenge kids to want to learn more.
• Learn by playing the game.

✔ To improve in tennis--improve as an athlete

• Take time during each clinic to work on athletic skills.
• Make sure that kids stay active all the time (no waiting in lines!).
• Developing better athletic skills means a healthier child.

✔ Teach life skills through Tennis

• Honesty and Integrity are the foundations for life and tennis.
• Independence and self-confidence are developed through decision making on court.
• Communication and cooperation are required during every class.
• Sportsmanship is the cornerstone of all competition.
  

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PRC Performance Program

Mission Statement

To develop the Whole Child – focus on an all-around person and complete tennis game.

Core Values

1. Discipline
2. Effort
3. Academics
4. Sportsmanship

Philosophies

✔ Practice and Play At, Above and Below your level.

• Practice with a variety of levels so you can play defense, offense, and learn to battle.
• Play tournaments where you are expected to win some matches, almost all matches, or thankful to win one match.
• Experience intense pressure, low pressure, and in between.

✔ Focus on Improvement first, then Performance, then Results.

• Improvement is a Practice Focus. Focus is on skill acquisition, skill refinement, and skill application.
• Performance is a Playing Focus. Goal is to continually improve the level of performance, not focus on results.

✔ Keep the Balance between tennis, academics and family.

• Academics are the first priority and the main vehicle for college acceptance.
• Must have respect for family priorities that in intervals, will take precedence over all tennis activities.
• Tennis is the third most important aspect of the child’s life after academics and family commitments.

✔ Teach Life Skills Through Tennis

• Honesty and Integrity are the foundations for life and tennis.
• Hard work is the number one prescription for success.
• Take responsibility for all of your actions.
• Do the right thing, no shortcuts, for long-term success.
  

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