Topics will cover the following areas:
– Summary of the 2024 ITF Regional Coaches Conference;
– Tennis warm-up exercises and effective strategies for on court movement;
– What training should be added for Orange to Green ball players;
– The game plans for under 14 elite Tennis players.

(1) Concept of Sports
(2) Basic Concept of Coaching
(3) Introduction of Sports for the Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
(4) Basic Principles of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
(5) Movement Analysis
(6) Fundamental Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(7) Fundamental Principles of Sport Injury Prevention
(8) Sports Diet
(9) Fundamental Psychological Principles of Sport

Topics will cover the following areas:
– What is Empowerment;
– What is an Empowerment Coach;
– Characteristics of an Empowerment Coach;
– How empowerment training helps build character and confidence;
– The differences between Individual Resilience and Team Resilience;
– What training should be provided for the players with special education needs.

(1) Concept of Sports
(2) Basic Concept of Coaching
(3) Introduction of Sports for the Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
(4) Basic Principles of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
(5) Movement Analysis
(6) Fundamental Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(7) Fundamental Principles of Sport Injury Prevention
(8) Sports Diet
(9) Fundamental Psychological Principles of Sport

Topics will cover the following areas:
– What is Empowerment;
– What is an Empowerment Coach;
– Characteristics of an Empowerment Coach;
– How empowerment training helps build character and confidence;
– The differences between Individual Resilience and Team Resilience;
– What training should be provided for the players with special education needs.

– Symptoms
– Treatment
– Rehab
– What to avoid

Tennis Specific Injuries:
– Patellar tendinitis
– Ankle sprains
– Shoulder impingement syndrome/ rotator cuff tendinitis
– Tennis elbow
– Lower back pain

Topics will cover the following areas:
– What is Empowerment;
– What is an Empowerment Coach;
– Characteristics of an Empowerment Coach;
– How empowerment training helps build character and confidence;
– The differences between Individual Resilience and Team Resilience;
– What training should be provided for the players with special education needs.

The “Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance” will come into effect on 20 January 2026. The Ordinance defines a child as “any person under the age of 18” and specifies 23 categories of professionals in the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors as “mandatory reporters.” In their work, if they have reasonable suspicion that a child “has suffered and is still suffering serious harm” or “is facing an actual risk of serious harm,” they must report it as soon as practicable within a feasible range. By participating in the course, you can further understand and learn about the following content：

– Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance;
– Key principles for a coach to provide training for Tennis athletes;
– Communication skills with Sensitive Parents

Course Structure: Lecture, Interactive Game, Case analysis

The “Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance” will come into effect on 20 January 2026. The Ordinance defines a child as “any person under the age of 18” and specifies 23 categories of professionals in the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors as “mandatory reporters.” In their work, if they have reasonable suspicion that a child “has suffered and is still suffering serious harm” or “is facing an actual risk of serious harm,” they must report it as soon as practicable within a feasible range. By participating in the course, you can further understand and learn about the following content：

– Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance;
– Key principles for a coach to provide training for Tennis athletes;
– Communication skills with Sensitive Parents

Course Structure: Lecture, Interactive Game, Case analysis

– Introduce 3 different zone of court (Red / Yellow / Green)
– Introduce 3 phrases of play (DNO)
– Application of the topic (Demonstrate few exercise)
– How to analysis the tactic of player need

Course Structure: Lecture, Group discussion, On Court practice

The weather in Hong Kong is hot during the summer. In high temperatures, the human body sweats more and breathes more rapidly to help cool itself. If the body fails to dissipate heat effectively, dehydration or even heat stroke may occur. This workshop will introduce ways to prevent dehydration and heat stroke.

Course Structure : Lecture, Demonstration

– Diagnose the Forehand Groundstroke with biomechanical principles and to make correction
– Review 5R four phases of stroke and Biomechanics

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

When cardiac arrest takes place, every second counts. The best action is to deliver a shock via defibrillator. Otherwise, the survival rate decreases by 7% to 10 % in each following minute. The course teaches how to use AED, so that when someone has a cardiac arrest, people nearby can immediately provide emergency assistance, thereby improving the patient’s survival rate. The course outline:

– Fundamental knowledge of the human circulatory system and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
– Recognize a person in cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, and able to respond during an emergency.
– Understand the effectiveness of compression-only CPR (COCPR).
– Learn techniques to perform high-quality CPR.
– Understand precautions when using an AED.
– Recognize and follow the AED protocol.
– Learn patient handover procedures.

Course Structure :
– 1.5 hours online course (MUST complete before the workshop)
– 2.5 hours of practical session

Participants should attend all the online courses and practical sessions and will be presented with the Attendance Certificates.

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) are jointly organizing a WTA Coaches Conference 2024 on 28 October, Monday, during this year’s WTA 250 Hong Kong Tennis Open.

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) are jointly organizing a WTA Coaches Conference 2024 on 28 October, Monday, during this year’s WTA 250 Hong Kong Tennis Open.

The WTA Foundation’s community outreach program, “WTA Come Play” bringing the sport of tennis to the community. The initiative, which started in 2018, utilizes tennis to positively impact communities by encouraging youth of all ages and abilities, with a focus on girls, to lead healthy lives on and off the court.

• Review the backhand groundstroke with biomechanical principles
• Review the 5R’s and four phases of stroke
• Diagnosis and correction

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) are jointly organizing a WTA Coaches Conference 2024 on 28 October, Monday, during this year’s WTA 250 Hong Kong Tennis Open.

The WTA Foundation’s community outreach program, “WTA Come Play” bringing the sport of tennis to the community. The initiative, which started in 2018, utilizes tennis to positively impact communities by encouraging youth of all ages and abilities, with a focus on girls, to lead healthy lives on and off the court.

Topics will cover the following areas:
– Attain knowledge in the requirements of high-performance Tennis Play in the four fundamental areas of tactical, technical skills, physical fitness and psychological;
– Explore how to grow the new generation of Tennis Players based on four fundamental areas.

– Definition of Moving Opponent in Game Situations
– On Court Practice in group and individual
– Sharing Drills and Exercises for Moving Opponent
– Group Discussion and Feedback

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

• Definition of Consistency in Game Situations
• On Court Practice in group and individual
• Sharing Drills and Exercises for Consistency
• Group Discussion and Feedback

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

Topics will cover the following areas:
– Learn about the ITF coaching structure and latest International trends;
– Attain knowledge, technical skills, and guidelines for players training (especially for beginner & intermediate players);
– Explore the games situation, demonstration of strokes and drills.

This workshop will focus on shoulder injuries commonly seen in tennis players, particularly during the serving motion. It will provide tennis enthusiasts and professionals with practical insights to help achieve a balance between performance and injury prevention. The content will cover:

• Mechanism of common shoulder injuries
• Structures most frequently affected
• Management and rehabilitation strategies
• Prevention, including strength and conditioning programmes

The WTA Foundation’s community outreach program, “WTA Come Play” bringing the sport of tennis to the community. The initiative, which started in 2018, utilizes tennis to positively impact communities by encouraging youth of all ages and abilities, with a focus on girls, to lead healthy lives on and off the court.

Topics will cover the following areas:
– Attain knowledge in the requirements of high-performance Tennis Play in the four fundamental areas of tactical, technical skills, physical fitness and psychological;
– Explore how to grow the new generation of Tennis Players based on four fundamental areas.

Every tennis player, from beginner to pro, deserves to enjoy the game without the threat of injury. This course is designed to empower coaches with the knowledge and skills to prevent common tennis injuries and promote long-term health. You can learn the below topics from the course.

– Understand the most common tennis injuries, their causes, and the factors that contribute to their development;
– Explore how to identify individual risk factors for injury;
– Discover practical strategies for preventing common injuries;
– Recognize and respond to common injuries, including first aid, rehabilitation techniques, and strategies for safe return to play;
– Learn about useful resources and assessment tools in the field of tennis injury prevention.

Practice session: Tape an Ankle and Knee with Medical Tape and Kinesio Tape

– Definition of Moving Opponent in Game Situations
– On Court Practice in group and individual
– Sharing Drills and Exercises for Moving Opponent
– Group Discussion and Feedback

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

(1) Concept of Sports
(2) Basic Concept of Coaching
(3) Introduction of Sports for the Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
(4) Basic Principles of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
(5) Movement Analysis
(6) Fundamental Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(7) Fundamental Principles of Sport Injury Prevention
(8) Sports Diet
(9) Fundamental Psychological Principles of Sport

– Review single backhand groundstroke with biomechanical principles
– Review the 5R’s and four phases of stroke
– Diagnosis and correction

Course Structure: Lecture, On Court Practice

Topics will cover the following areas:
– Learn about the ITF coaching structure and pathway guidelines;
– Review on fundamentals of Tennis and Traditional coaching to Game based approach;
– Explore the 5 games situations, Individual and Group lesson structure.

Every tennis player, from beginner to pro, deserves to enjoy the game without the threat of injury. This course is designed to empower coaches with the knowledge and skills to prevent common tennis injuries and promote long-term health. You can learn the below topics from the course.

– Understand the most common tennis injuries, their causes, and the factors that contribute to their development;
– Explore how to identify individual risk factors for injury;
– Discover practical strategies for preventing common injuries;
– Recognize and respond to common injuries, including first aid, rehabilitation techniques, and strategies for safe return to play;
– Learn about useful resources and assessment tools in the field of tennis injury prevention.

Practice session: Tape an Ankle and Knee with Medical Tape and Kinesio Tape

Topics will cover the following areas:
– Summary of the 2024 ITF Regional Coaches Conference;
– Tennis warm-up exercises and effective strategies for on court movement;
– What training should be added for Orange to Green ball players;
– The game plans for under 14 elite Tennis players.

(1) Concept of Sports
(2) Basic Concept of Coaching
(3) Introduction of Sports for the Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
(4) Basic Principles of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
(5) Movement Analysis
(6) Fundamental Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(7) Fundamental Principles of Sport Injury Prevention
(8) Sports Diet
(9) Fundamental Psychological Principles of Sport

Coach Eric Chung attended the 2025 ITF World Coaches Conference, which includes 94 clinic sessions, at the Vilnius on 29–31 October 2025 as a representative of HKCTA. Following his brilliant trip to Vilnius, Eric would like to share the fresh insights and expertise on the following subject:

• Red ball tennis for adult
• Developing the thinking of players
• Coach without losing yourself
• Talent scouting in tennis
• Tennis kids TOG program
• On court: General biomechanics (serve)