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Corinda State High School Tennis Program of Excellence Handbook

Table of Contents Program Overview ......................................................................................................................... 3

Senior Program .......................................................................................................................... 3

Junior Program .......................................................................................................................... 3

Philosophy ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Pathways ....................................................................................................................................... 4

External Partnerships Supporting Tennis Program of Excellence .................................................. 5

Coaching ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Academic and Coaching Qualifications ...................................................................................... 6

Coaching Experience ................................................................................................................. 6

Playing Experience .................................................................................................................... 6

Academic and Coaching Qualifications ...................................................................................... 7

Coaching Experience ................................................................................................................. 7

Playing Experience .................................................................................................................... 7

Application Process ....................................................................................................................... 8

Entry Requirements ................................................................................................................... 8

Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 8

Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Disclaimer: The information in this handbook is subject to change without notice due to human and physical resource allocations.

The course identified in this handbook will attract a fee. Where a fee applies, it has been mentioned in the course brief throughout this handbook. All subject fees are outlined in the Student Resources Handbook, which is available at the office.

Fees will be invoiced in November prior to the commencement of the program. Invoices will be sent home with payment instructions and due dates. Please note only financial students can stay enrolled in a course to receive a certificate of qualification.

Some courses will only proceed if sufficient numbers of students enrol at the time of Subject Selection process.

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Program Overview The Tennis Program of Excellence is designed for players at both the Elite level and for students at the Development level. Two squads will run concurrently to provide all students with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

The Tennis Program of Excellence will consist of timetabled Tennis Excellence lessons for each squad. In addition to timetabled lessons, training before and after school when preparing for upcoming competition will be required. Students will be expected to train both at school and also at their choice of club in hours outside of school times. An important component of the course along with individual focus is the team driven activities. In the program, students will participate in:

• Tennis skill development

• Fitness training for tennis (Performance physio)

• High intensity drilling and hitting

• Sport psychology and sports medicine training

• Specific strength conditioning and agility adapted to tennis (Performance Physio)

• Team training and development

• Theoretical Health & Physical Education units

• Participation in various tailored games, competitions and tournament schedules

Senior Program The Senior School Tennis Program of Excellence will support students pursuing a career in tennis to achieve the twenty (20) credit points required to attain a QCE by the end of their schooling journey.

Senior students who wish to follow a VET pathway will participate in three lines of tennis within a six line timetable. In addition to enrolling in Maths and English, which contribute four credit points each, students will be required to enrol in a Certificate III or IV course, which will contribute eight credit points towards their QCE. The final four points will be achieved through enrolment in Certificate II in Active Volunteering, which is the centrepiece of our school wide Student Leadership Program.

Senior students who wish to achieve an ATAR must complete a minimum of four General subjects and a Certificate III or higher qualification. Their sixth subject may be used for Tennis Excellence. Three before school morning sessions will also be available to students to increase on-court time.

Junior Program Junior students can participate in up to two lines of tennis within a six line timetable, plus access to at least one before school on-court training session.

Junior students will be required to enrol in the four core areas, English, Maths, Science and Humanities. These core subjects will be delivered in mainstream subjects classes. In addition to enrolling in the core subjects, students will be required to participate in LOTE classes twice per week.

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Philosophy The Tennis Program of Excellence aims to:

• provide students (with identified tennis talent) with an opportunity to develop their game skills and expose them to facets of tennis from fitness and nutrition for performance to skill acquisition and learning strategies;

• provide tailored programs which cater for individual skill and maximising of potential; and

• participate in a program which allows succession to higher levels of development and competition.

Pathways This exciting opportunity will offer high school children in the local catchment area and throughout Queensland, a unique tennis pathway. This program will allow students an opportunity to choose a career in tennis and plan to reach their full potential in numerous roles including:

• Professional players

• Qualified coaches

• Tennis Centre manager

• Event coordinators

• Tennis administrators

• Tournament director

General General

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External Partnerships Supporting Tennis Program of Excellence Through community partnerships, students in the Tennis Program of Excellence will receive external specialised training.

• Access to before school sessions with Queensland Tennis Centre (QTC) hitters.

• Exposure to National Academy Coaches and possible opportunity to receive mentoring from top players in Queensland/Australia.

• Performance Physio for injury screening/prevention, strength and conditioning.

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Coaching Coach – Elite Squad

Ashley Carey

Academic and Coaching Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts: English Literature (University of Tennessee)

• Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education (QUT)

Coaching Experience • Tennis Professional Knoxville Racquet

Club (2005-2006)

• Head Tennis Professional Pine Valley Country Club

• (2006-2008)

• Coach and Mentor Mike Agassi’s No Quit Tennis Academy (2008-2011)

Playing Experience Collegiate Tennis

• Full scholarship holder University of Tennessee (2001-2005)

• NCAA Final Four finalist (2002)

• SEC Player of the Week (2004) Representative Tennis

• Top 10 USTA Under 18 player (2001)

• Junior Fed Cup representative (2001)

• State Champion (1999 and 2000)

• Trained at Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy (1997-2000)

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Tennis Program of Excellence Head Coach

Kent Linyard

Academic and Coaching Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning

(Secondary education)

• Diploma in Elite Sports Performance

• Club Professional Tennis Coach Qualification

Coaching Experience • Senior Coach Queensland Tennis Centre 2011-2018

• Queensland 12 and under coach 2015-2017

• Head Coach Prebbleton, Southbridge, Shirley

(Canterbury, NZ) 2000-2010

• Head Coach Exsportise Summer Camp (England) 2002-2006

• Club Red Ball Coach, NZ 1996-2000

Playing Experience Club Tennis

• Senior player Burnside Tennis 2006-2010

• Queensland Tennis Centre 1A Singles Fixtures Competition (Winner – May 2014)

Representative Tennis

• Southern Districts Junior State Representative 1992-2000

• Southern Districts Senior State Representative

• NZ Grass Courts Doubles Championship Winner

• NZ University Games Singles Winner

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Application Process Entry Requirements To be eligible for participation in the Tennis Program of Excellence, applicants must be of an acceptable standard across academic, behaviour and tennis achievements. An ideal applicant for this program will possess:

• a high standard of tennis skills and ability;

• the ability to work productively in a positive team environment;

• the ability to achieve a satisfactory standard in other academic subjects at Corinda State High School;

• an exemplary record of effort and behaviour within a school community;

• the capacity to cover course costs,

• a passion to pursue Tennis Excellence and promote tennis in all of its facets; and

• the ability to demonstrate cooperation, courtesy and commitment at all times.

Students who are accepted into the Tennis Program of Excellence will be required to compete in all tennis competitions across the school year. Students must be prepared to embrace the school uniform and behaviour policy requirements.

Guidelines Applications for the Tennis Program of Excellence should be forwarded to [email protected]. Suitable applicants will then be required to participate in a trial and sit an interview, which will determine their eligibility for the program. Late applications will only be considered under special circumstances.

If you are invited to attend an interview, you will need to provide details about your:

• Tennis career

o level played

o representative honours

o a letter of recommendation from your coach describing your suitability for the program

• Academic career

o your most recent academic school report which indicates academic achievement, industry and behaviour

Guidelines to remain within this program:

• Students are expected to maintain a ‘C’ standard in achievement, effort and behaviour, as a minimum.

• Attend at least one before school on-court training session.

• Playing at least 4 tournaments a year.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in suspension or exclusion from the program.

mailto:[email protected]


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Fees The current course fee for the Tennis Program of Excellence is $2000. This fee contributes to the cost of training kit, some competition fees and the expertise of qualified strength and conditioning and physiotherapy staff.

Throughout the year, students may be required to participate in competitions and tournaments that may attract an additional cost.

Cost of each competition or tournament will vary dependent upon the following:

• Nomination Fee

• Transportation

• Cost

Prices are approximate at time of print.

Student Information

Surname: Given names:

Home address:

Contact number: Date of birth:

Current age: Current year level:

Parent/ Guardian Information Relationship:

Title: Family Name: Given Names:

Home Phone: Work Phone:

Mobile: Email:

Home address: Postal address:

Educational Background

List at least six subjects from the students most recent two semester reports and the results achieved.

Current school:

Year: Semester: Year: Semester:

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Tennis Ability Please have the applicant detail their perceived strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths Weaknesses

Subject 1 English Result Subject 1 English Result

Subject 2 Mathematics Result Subject 2 Mathematics Result

Subject 3 Result Subject 3 Result




Tennis Career Please list the applicant’s tennis history including any representative honours; starting with the

current year:

Year Club/School Division Played Achievements Australian Ranking

Please list any representative honours: Year Representative team

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Below, please number (do not tick the boxes) in order of preference. You do not need to number all boxes. Students may be enrolled in up to three Programs of Excellence (two is recommended).

List A List B List C

Academic Honours Programs

Students may select 1 from List A

Elective Excellence Programs

Students may select 1 from List B

Elective Excellence Programs

Students may select 1 from List C

� The Platinum Program (incorporating all core disciplines – Maths, Science, English and Humanities)

� Maths and Science Honours

� English and Humanities Honours

� Visual Art Excellence

� Culinary Excellence

� Engineering, Design and Technology Excellence

� Music Excellence

� Football (Soccer) Excellence

� Dance Excellence

OR Select 1 � Tennis Excellence

*All Programs of Excellence are dependent on availability of places and suitable candidates.

Supporting Material

Please ensure all of the documentation listed below is submitted at the time of application:

Copy of two of the latest school report cards

Copy of two of the latest NAPLAN reports

Any other information that may support application (e.g. Teacher recommendations)

Enrolment application to Corinda State High School (separate document to the Excellence Application)

I understand that I will be required to attend an interview or trial in Week 8 of the term.

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I declare that the information submitted in this application form is complete and correct. I understand that the submission of incorrect or misleading information may result in the termination of the application for entry into the Tennis Program of Excellence.

Applicant’s signature Parent/Guardian’s signature

This application will be used to assess the applicant’s suitability for entry into the Tennis Program of Excellence and will be stored securely on school premises.

Once your application has been received and processed, a confirmation letter will be sent notifying you of your application’s success. Please note that the normal enrolment process and interviews are still required.

Please email your application and all supporting documentation to:

[email protected]

or drop into the School Administration office.

Applicant Declaration


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