Introducing the new player development programme

The introduction of the new Elite Development Programme for the 2011-12 season is aimed at providing a platform with clearly defined structures and competitive pathways in order to facilitate a player's progression towards the National Programme and beyond.

Programme Aims

1. Develop players to feed into the National training programme;
2. Create a player development pathway from a young age up to National standard and beyond;
3. Produce a comprehensive training programme for athletes of different levels by focusing on the 4 main components of competitive tennis (technical, tactical, physical and mental);
4. Increase competition levels;
5. Help players optimise their tennis potential as individuals; and
6. Create a Long Term Athlete Development plan (LTAD) for key training groups and individual athletes



About Selection

Key Attributes:

» Physical – coordination, fitness level, mobility
» Technical – stroke ability, level of play
» Attitude – competitiveness, commitment level


Selection Panel:

» Director of Player Development
» Technical Executives
» Professional Coaches
» Former HK representatives
» Development Committee members

Sign-up for an assessment today!

The new Elite Development programme begins in September 2011. Players wishing to join must first sign-up for an assessment.  Once the assessment is completed satisfactorily, training groups will then be assigned to the players accordingly.

Download Assessment Form   |   Information Leaflet