The document outlines the United States Tennis Association’s Player Development Strength and Conditioning Philosophy, focusing on promoting health, wellness, and personal excellence through strength and conditioning services for tennis athletes.

It emphasizes a Person First approach and principles of long-term athlete development.

The philosophy is based on six main principles: Strength, Power, Mobility, Movement, Conditioning, and Coordination, which are applied through three progression phases: Foundation, Development, and World Class Performance.

Specific goals, minimum standards, and recommendations tailored to different age groups and developmental stages are provided.

The importance of mobility, power, and strength in tennis performance is highlighted, along with the need for proper athletic position, posture, and exercise technique throughout the developmental stages.

The document also details the development of tennis players in terms of movement, conditioning, and coordination across different age groups and phases, emphasizing the importance of specific skills and abilities at different stages of a player’s growth.

It provides goals, minimum standards, and recommendations for each phase, highlighting optimal windows for movement, coordination, and conditioning development. ​ Additionally, it includes a list of tennis-specific movements and details the progression from foundational cognitive phases to autonomous phases in player development.

FULL ARTICLE: USTA Player Development Strength & Conditioning Philosophy