OBJECTIVES

• Build a high-performance culture for juniors targeting tournament play, school teams, or college
• Deliver a structured weekly training load 
• Ensure multi-discipline development: technical, tactical, physical, mental and competitive

SQUAD SESSION STRUCTURE

STANDARD 2-HOUR SQUAD BLOCK

• 0–15 min – Group Warm-up: Dynamic stretches, movement drills, short rally games
• 15–45 min – Technical/Tactical Theme
  • Drill blocks in small groups (ratio ~1:4–1:6)
  • Themes rotate: baseline patterns, defence-to-attack, net game, serve/return, transition
• 45–90 min – High-Intensity Live Ball & Competitive Drills
  • Pattern points (e.g. cross-court + open court)
  • Situational games (e.g. starting 30–30, second-serve only, tie-breakers)
  • Doubles formations (I-formation, poaching patterns) at least once a week, similar to advanced programs
• 90–120 min – Match Play / Conditioning Finisher
  • Short sets or timed matches
  • Fitness finisher (sprints, agility circuits) or on-court conditioning

FITNESS, MENTAL & OFF-COURT CURRICULUM

Fitness / S&C

Build a term plan focusing on:

• Movement & agility (ladders, cones, court-specific footwork)
• Strength & power (bodyweight, bands, med-balls)
• Endurance & recovery (intervals, cool-down protocols)
• Aim for ~1.5–2 hrs structured fitness per week

Mental & Tactical Workshops (15–30 mins weekly)

Topics:

• Routines (pre-match, between points, post-match)
• Handling pressure & momentum swings
• Match-charting (players analyse each other’s matches)
• Goal setting & reflection (individual training journals)