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As an ATPCA endorsed coach, if Julio El Akl PO Box 170 you experience any difficulty being accepted into this program, (or any other) let us know as we are Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 here to support our members and provide them with equal opportunities Australia wide. 0411 158 669 [email protected] New! Junior Discounts for under 20’s. Save 30-40% off all Course fee’s Vice President There has never been a better time than now for keen players to become an ATPCA qualified coach. Former Playing Professional: All Juniors (under the age of 20) now have access to the best possible training at the most affordable Bob Giltinan and realistic industry prices. ATPCA’s new discounts will allow them to save up to 30-40% on their Secretary professional qualification. Visit the ATPCA website www.atpca.com.au to download an application Systems Analyst: form for more details. Don Champion Sports Marketing: Support the association that supports YOU George Mimis For many years some coaches have not been aware of the long standing history and success of the Performance Enhancement: Michael Fox ATPCA. For this reason ATPCA has developed an information brochure included with this Journal. The purpose is to inform and educate the tennis community generally on the history of your assoication Management Consultant: and its past connections in the industry. If you are a member who owns or coaches at a local club, Phil Graf your support to pin up our poster and hand out the brochures to interested players, would ultimately benefit all members. Administration: Barbara Champion Accolades to Mal Murphy This edition of the Supercoach Journal is focused on Mal Murphy’s contribution to the game and ATPCA- throughout you will see a few of his interesting articles and a members tribute to his coach- ing efforts. Check out our NEW Website www.atpca.com.au AUSTRALIAN TENNIS PROFESSIONAL COACHES ASSOCIATION LTD • ISSUE 130 1 ACCOLADESACCOLADES to our Honorary Member MAL MURPHY It is not everyday that coaches receive such a glowing report, so I thought you should read this. It just shows that the good coaching relationships you have generated, have and continue to have a profound affect on peoples lives- Don Champion “I am hoping that this is the right e-mail address for my former tennis coach, Mr. Mal Murphy. I don’t know if you will remember me, but you were my tennis coach in the 80’s, and helped me gain a scholarship to America. I visited you once after you relocated to the Sunshine Coast, but haven’t been back to Australia in 10+ years. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. The horrible flooding in Queensland and the start of this year’s Australian Open compelled me to find an address of sorts for you. You were so much more than a tennis coach! I always knew you were an amazing tennis coach, but you taught me everything about character, perseverance, humility and dignity. Being young, foolish and arrogant, I am pretty sure I never properly said thank you for everything you did, not just for me, but for all of the kids who were lucky enough to wander into your world! I remember how kind you were to the children who didn’t seem to have a happy home life. It was like having a second family - I remember the best part of my day was running to catch the train after school to Milton, to spend the afternoon with you and the other tennis hopefuls (Sean Morrison, Jason Raynor, Ken Lewis and others) chasing down ball after ball, wanting only to see your smile! I am pretty sure that none of us made it big time in tennis, but what a difference you surely made for all of us. You were good, honest and hardworking, and you made each of us feel special. I was never a very good tennis player, but I did apply what I learned from you to my “new” career. I was never the brightest or the best, but I think I worked harder and wanted to do well better than just about anyone. I run a transplant immunology laboratory now, determining suitable donors for patients who need transplants such as hearts, kidneys, lungs, bone marrow, etc. I’m told I work very hard, and that I’m fair and understanding as both a colleague and a boss, and I always think of you when someone says this. I learned from youthat kindness and compassion should be expected, and that humility and dignity speak so much louder than arrogant boasting. My mother died 10 years ago from breast cancer, and we used to love talking about the time we lived in Brisbane and how much of that time centred around Milton. My husband and I have a young son, Michael, who has been demanding tennis lessons for several years. We have finally relented, and I know that a large part of my reluctance is simply because I know what a great difference a good coach can make in a child’s life, and I don’t want to settle for anything less for our son. Plus I have a ghastly fear of being the stereotypical tennis parent! I still have my autographed copy of your book, and I will make sure Michael reads it, regardless of whether he continues with tennis or not, and another generation will benefit from your teachings. I hope this finds you well and happy. I don’t know if you will respond, or if you will want to, but I wanted you to know how grateful I am that you were such a dominant part of my life.Thank you Mr Murphy” Sallyanne Fossey Sallyanne Fossey, Ph.D. D(ABHI) Associate Director D CI Transplant Immunology Laboratory 1616 Hayes Street, Nashville, TN. 37203 2 ISSUE 130 • AUSTRALIAN TENNIS PROFESSIONAL COACHES ASSOCIATION LTD porta e Im nce of h Com T mun TM d icat n on B la ACN 000 531 082 ACN y Phil Eng ou can considerably increase your coaching effectiveness. Step 5: Y The tennis coach checks that the objectives in Step 1 were To this end tennis coaches can analyse their own performance achieved ie. Refer to Step 1. by systematically challenging and questioning themselves and listening to their trainees. As well as checking his/her communication performance as above, the effective tennis coach understands and applies Before commencing any lesson on or off the court, tennis deliberate listening skills. Also as well as court activity, the coaches should check their lesson plan from a communication coach should apply better listening technique by being aware perspective by reviewing and assessing in a methodical manner. of: This includes: 1)Listening skills: Attending listening (ie. Being there Step 1: for the trainee). Encouraging Clearly and specifically define listening eg. Eye contact, the purpose and outcome of the nodding and acknowledgement. lesson. ie. What are they trying to Reflective listening ie repeating accomplish? eg. Improve ball toss. words. Active listening ie. positive What are the desired outcomes body language. of this communication? eg. Ensure trainees understand how important ball 2)Barriers to effective Listening: toss is in serving by, consequently, playing a Barriers in the sender or in the message set. (assessing physical limitations) eg. traffic noise, next court, talkative trainees or spectators. Step 2: overhead aircraft, temperature and windy conditions.Barriers Select the best method they can use ie. Should it be done in in the channel (checking the medium of communication) eg. an informal or formal way? Should it be with an individual or too far away from trainees, too many trainees, inapropriate a group? Does the coach need to convey it in writing, face-to- training resources, written vs.