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2 LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT TENNIS CAREER 3 Alistair Higham British Universities Tennis Manager Tennis Foundation Loughborough University is a name synonymous with sporting excellence, with some of the greatest athletes in British sport being alumni of the University. Whilst Loughborough is immensely proud of its athletes achieving on the global stage, there is also recognition of the vital role that coaching, sports science, medicine and research play in driving our athletes, coaching practices and sports forward in order to be doing what others will do tomorrow. As such Loughborough have a history of students and staff moving into significant roles within sport, positively and significantly impacting and influencing athletes, teams and sports from the day-to-day delivery through to the governance of sport itself. As part of this, Loughborough Sport Tennis has entered into an exciting project in partnership with the Tennis Foundation, Shaping the future of tennis in Great Britain, aiming to inspire the tennis workforce of the future through a number of bespoke careers pathways within tennis. These opportunities are open to every student and provide a unique opportunity to gain qualifications, skills, practical experience, networking within the tennis industry and work placement opportunities and most importantly have fun. I am delighted to endorse the Loughborough Sport Tennis project and if you are looking for a career in tennis, you have everything you need here at Loughborough. Helen Reesby Tennis Programme Director Loughborough Sport Tennis has seen a significant investment with the commencement of an exciting project in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Tennis Foundation; aiming to shape the future of tennis through participation and tennis workforce development pathways. As part of this innovative project, we have heavily invested in order to provide a first class training programme and environment for players aspiring to, and competing full time (ATP/WTA) alongside gaining a world class education. We also deliver a welcoming and thriving weekly programme catering for players of all levels and forms of motivation. Additionally, Loughborough Sport Tennis has a proud history of students moving into significant careers within tennis. All students (irrelevant of the course they have enrolled on) have access to the Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA); whereby students are nurtured through one or a number of career pathways within tennis, gaining qualifications, training, practical experience, mentoring and fantastic networking opportunities. The above are just a number of the opportunities available to our students. The coaching and support staff will go the extra mile and welcome any student who wants to develop personally and professionally to be the best they can be.
4 LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT TENNIS CAREER 5 Loughborough is committed to developing their students through the tennis programme, so the opportunities and support that you can get here to kickstart your career are second to none JULIE BLACKWOOD Sports Psychologist, Team GB World University Games ROGER DRAPER LTA Chief Executive CLAIRE WEBB LTA Products Manager PETER ELVISS Chief Executive, West Hants LTC KEITH CARDER LTA Head of Competition GRAEME CLARKSON LTA Facility Project Manager INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN TENNIS/SPORT? Loughborough Sport Tennis has a strong track record of alumni going on to successful careers in the tennis industry. To enable our students to develop relevant personal and professional skills, we offer a range of valuable opportunities and experiences through our comprehensive pathways, with the full backing of the Loughborough Sport Tennis staff. CAREER STRANDS PATHWAY STRUCTURE TARGETED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS + QUALIFICATIONS + MENTORING SUPPORT 7 STRANDS COACHING SPORTS SCIENCE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE LIFESTYLE OFFICIATING MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INTERNAL MENTORED WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES EXTERNAL MENTORED WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES EVENT MANAGEMENT/ SUPPORT SPORTS TECHNOLOGY
6 LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT TENNIS CAREER 7 COACHING Loughborough University has a long history of training and mentoring student coaches who have gone onto successful careers in tennis, making a positive and significant impact to British Tennis and beyond. As part of our coach pathway, we understand and value the importance of coaching; both in the impact to the participant(s) but also in the life skills and personal skills this develops in the coach themselves. As part of the tennis project, Loughborough Sport Tennis have a full time member of staff designated to student coach development, providing a coaching pathway to suit the needs and demands of the individual; from those looking to go onto full time careers in the sport all the way to those looking to enjoy coaching as a hobby and gain transferable skills for the future. PAUL DENT LTA Coach Education Tutor MERLIN VAN DE BRAAM LTA Coach Engagement Manager HELEN REESBY LTA National Coach & Loughborough Sport Tennis Programme Director RICHARD PLEWS LTA National Coach SUZIE DRYBUS ITF Wheelchair Tennis Development COACHING PERFORMANCE COMMUNITY / CLUBS DEVELOPMENT RECREATIONAL / BEGINNER SOCIAL TENNIS MINI TENNIS What coaching did for me was to give me the ability to put myself out there with people and develop. Loughborough Sport Coach & Volunteer Academy and the Tennis Programme gave me the opportunity to carry my tennis on; to become a better person and a coach for the sake of other people. I became a person who believes in myself ALEX TUCKER BSc Maths DISABILITY TENNIS SCHOOLS CARDIO
8 LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT TENNIS CAREER 9 SPORTS SCIENCE SUPPORT Over the last decade, the research and integration of Sports Science, Medicine and Technology into elite athlete programmes has rapidly developed and is now considered an integral part of performance enhancement. Each of our pathways within Sports Science work in partnership with the national governing body and/ or Loughborough University expertise, whilst fully integrating into the tennis programme providing practical hands on experience as well as training, mentoring and development via experienced professionals. JEZ GREEN Strength & Conditioning Coach to Andy Murray KARL COOKE LTA Head of Sports Science GORDON HOWARTH LTA Performance Analyst CHRIS HARWOOD LTA Sports Psychologist EMMA ANDERSON LTA Sports Scientist SPORTS SCIENCE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE LIFESTYLE The Performance Analysis pathway is the perfect stepping stone into a career in sport. My experience has provided me with skills that I will use throughout my life as well as a placement that will help shape my future career MATT HORTON BSc Sport and Exercise Science We have been really impressed with the progress and the commitment of the students. It is great to be able to offer them an insight into Performance Analysis within Elite Sport. Gaining experience in the field is invaluable when looking to pursue Performance Analysis as a career HANNAH BEHAN LTA Performance Analysis National Lead This opportunity was a great way to put some of the theory I had been learning into practice and to gain some insight into what a sport psychologist does. I enjoyed being part of a dedicated team and got to meet some lovely people along the way CHARLOTTE DERBYSHIRE MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 ST SPORTS UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR 2017 THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2017
10 LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT TENNIS CAREER 11 OFFICIATING REFEREE PATHWAY COMPETITION ORGANISER REFEREE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Want to be part of a team of students driving our marketing strategy? Our Marketing and Communications volunteers are vital for showcasing the impressive Loughborough Sport Tennis offer. This pathway enables students to gain an insight into Marketing & Communications in the tennis industry, providing the technical equipment and skills training to support a range of practical roles. Those that excel in their roles have the opportunity to gain sought after work experience with our partners in the tennis industry. AIDAN GRAVESON UK Sales & Marketing Director, Babolat CHANTAL TOUSSAINT Tennis Foundation Operations Manager PETER IRWIN Hawkeye Director of Tennis - Broadcast DAVID VAIRA LTA Digital Marketing Manager LAWRENCE ROBERTSON LTA Commercial Director MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOGRAPHY UMPIRE PATHWAY COURT SUPERVISOR LINE UMPIRE CHAIR UMPIRE OFFICIATING Interested in getting involved with tennis officiating? Do you have ambitions to officiate at Wimbledon? Loughborough Sport Tennis work in partnership with the LTA Officiating department to host the National Student Officiating Academy, aimed at recruiting, training and deploying the next generation of tennis officials. This strand is delivered by LTA tutors and is designed to be a fast-track pathway into officiating, with exceptional candidates having the potential to officiate at Wimbledon within the year. The courses were really well structured and concise. The professional lead has been brilliant at suggesting places to officiate at and I have had some great opportunities since on my way to Wimbledon, and hopefully many more to come! TOM PLOWMAN BEng Mechanical Engineering The pathway helped me to progress and develop some valuable skills such as communication, team work and most importantly boosted my confidence. Numerous workshops that we received throughout the year increased my marketing and social media knowledge, knowledge that I was able to use in my internal role. Moreover, through the pathway, I was able to take up a summer role with Tennis Foundation at one of the biggest international wheelchair tennis tournaments after the Grand Slams. It was an amazing experience that would not have been possible without the support from Loughborough Sport Tennis NATALIA PLAWECKA BSc International Business PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNALISM