Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce details of the National Performance Development Programme 2024/25.
Following on from the successful first edition in 2023/24 we are pleased to offer an improved programme commencing this September. The 2024/25 programme will offer the following:
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- More training weeks
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- More on-court training hours
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- More S&C training hours
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- More international trips
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- Coach support at international tournaments in Ireland
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- Individualised annual plans with more detailed monitoring
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- S&C programme designed by Matt Little and implemented in person by Denis Ciuhat
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- Exposure to international coaching experts
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- Sports psychology sessions
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- Nutritional advice
The programme will commence the week of Monday 9th September and run until end of August 2025 and requires full commitment from players (excluding individual tours).
46 weeks (34 weeks training, 6 international tours, 6 weeks support at Irish international events)
Apply by Tuesday 20th August
Players age 14-18 who are committed to improving their performance and meet the criteria outlined below are invited to apply before Tuesday 20th August by e-mailing [email protected]
After this date the performance team will meet with the selected players and parents to go through the requirements and expectations of the programme, detail the costs and answer any questions that may arise.
All applicants will be notified of the result of their application or before 26th August 2024.
Costs of the programme: €TBC (for discussion subject to selection)
Places are limited and subject to selection criteria.
Selection Criteria:
1. Proven ability to be competitive at international level as evidenced by results in all tournaments.
2. International and national ranking
3. Proven commitment to progressing in the sport evidenced by time spent training and playing events – including a willingness to travel to international events.
4. Potential and commitment which may not have translated to results (wild card) .
Find out more
More information including the weekly schedule can be found here: Tennis Ireland NPDP Information Letter
