HONG KONG TENNIS CENTRE
OTR employs internationally qualified professionals at each of our centres in order to provide the highest quality instruction to our students. Attitude, commitment and respect are key traits which our coaches focus on to help students develop character and confidence to be the best player they can be. Adopting OTR’s motto ” Win with character and lose with pride “
Junior Programme Coaches:
- Head Coach – Chris O’Mara
- Senior Pro – Steve Whitecross
- Mini Tennis Specialist – Vijay
The HKTC program offers Red ball to Invitational groups at the following days and times:
Level | Day | Time |
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Red ball | Tue, Fri | 4pm – 5pm |
Red Ball – tournament squad | Mon, Wed, Thu | 4pm – 5pm |
Sat | 9am – 10am | |
Orange ball | Mon | 4pm – 5pm |
Orange ball – Tournament squad | Wed, Fri | 4pm – 5pm |
Green ball | Tue, Thu | 4pm – 5:30pm |
Green ball – Tournament squad | ||
Yellow Ball | Mon, Thu, | 5pm – 7pm, |
Yellow ball (10+) – Tournament squad | Tue, Wed, Fri | 5pm-7pm |
Sat (Elite) | 9am-11am |
Students are assessed technically twice per term – this helps the children understand where they are at and what they need to work on to improve, self motivating them to strive to reach the next level.
Each term Player awards are given out for 🎾 Most Improved 🎾 Most Conscientious
OTR is privileged to have such a passionate team working together to guide players through the journey of their junior years:
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There is over 50 years’ of expertise between Chris and Steve.
Vijay believes that providing a fun and positive initial experience is paramount to his students loving the game of tennis.
Tournament Players
In term 1, 2021, OTR will be running Tournament Squads at HKTC.
These classes will cater to Orange, Green & Yellow ball players
This program is for players who are ready to compete or are already competing in club and local tournaments. Players should be training 2-3 times per week and are ready to take their game to a competitive level.
The program will include:
PHYSICAL PREPARATION
Physical preparation will vary between programs taking into consideration students’ physical development.
PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM
On court progressive program covering technical and tactical components of the game.
MENTAL CONDITIONING
Instilling a Positive growth mindset in all players and a positive attitude. Coach will be looking for players to Play with Pride, Win with Character.
TOURNAMENT ENVIRONMENT
Match play will be a key component of this program. Students will be put under pressure situations to simulate match play conditions. Tournament participation will be encouraged for all students.
Coaches Chris and Steve will run challenge matches and supervised tournament play throughout the term.