Next-Generation Tennis Education
The Power of Process
How Systematic Player Development Creates Predictable Excellence
FREE WEBINAR
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM U.S. EST
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The Crisis in Youth Tennis Development
Here’s what’s happening in tennis programs worldwide:
No systematic progression from beginner to advanced levels
The critical 6-14 age development window is completely ignored
Coaches teach strokes in isolation without tactical context
Focus on winning matches instead of building complete players
Missing biomechanical foundations that lead to future injuries
Incomplete roadmap for long-term player development
This often leads to champions plateauing by the age of 18, technical flaws becoming unfixable, preventable injuries ending careers, and talented players burning out and quitting the sport entirely.
In This Exclusive Webinar, You’ll Discover:
WHY TACTICS MUST COME FIRST
Teaching “what to do” before “how to do it” accelerates learning and creates intelligent players who adapt to any situation.
THE 85% WINDOW
Focusing on the critical 6-14 age period when 85% of technique is permanently established, ensuring your player’s foundation is unshakeable.
THE 5-PHASE DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
The proven progression from Motor Formation to High Performance that ensures no critical development stage is missed or rushed.
THE NEED FOR BETTER PROTOCOLS
Replacing guesswork with objective measurements that track real progress and identifying exactly where to focus development efforts next.
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Your Expert Speakers & Friendly Host
Fernando Segal
• International leader in tennis development and coaches education
• Creator of the revolutionary S.A.F. player development system
• Founder of the World Tennis Conference – premier education event
• Author of 12 acclaimed books covering a wide range of tennis topics
• Named “Tennis Coach of the Year 2021” by GPTCA/ATP Tour
• Served as National Tennis Director across several leading tennis nations
Liam Smith
• Coached several ATP/WTA players including Gael Monfils and Coco Gauff
• Served as Tennis Australia’s National Head Coach
• Guided Ricardas Berankis from No. 1 junior to Top 100 ATP ranking
• Recipient of the 2023 GPTCA/ATP Certified Coach of the Year award
• Held key roles at the prestigious Van Der Meer and Harry Hopman Saddlebrook Tennis Academies
Brett Hobden
• Founder of cutting-edge match analytics technology
• Former ATP Professional
• Coach to tennis legends Andre Agassi and Tommy Haas
• Performance consultant for Team Djokovic & Danielle Collins
• Creator of System 5 – the framework used at Bolletieri Tennis Academy, USPTA, The Japanese Tennis Association and others
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Together, we want to bring evidence-based player development to every corner of the tennis world.
Our shared mission is to eliminate the guesswork that wastes talent and replace it with systematic, scientific approaches that have been proven at the highest levels of the game.
This Exclusie Session Is Perfect For:
High performance coaches
Tennis program directors
Federations/national association leaders
Parents of competitive juniors
Elite level performers
Limited Spots Available!
Register now to secure your spot and receive:
Live access to the webinar
Q&A session with Fernando and Liam
Complimentary recording of the session
Early access to future offerings
TRANSFORM YOUR ENTIRE PROGRAM
This webinar is just the beginning of your development journey.
We believe everyone dedicated to tennis is an ambassador for our sport. Whether you’re coaching beginners or elite players, running a small program or major academy, your influence shapes the future of tennis. That’s why it’s crucial we all deliver the right message and promote the game we love through continuous education and skill development.
We are one team, united in our commitment to excellence.
Is your player developing into a complete competitor who can succeed at any level, on any surface, against any opponent?
The Segal Institute and Gotta Tennis are here to support coaches, academies, and programs who want to implement systematic player development but need guidance on where to start and how to succeed.