ITF Program Management 2

Question 1

When establishing a junior tennis program budget, which expense category typically accounts for the largest portion of costs?

Accepted Answer

Coach salaries and compensation

Answer

Coach salaries and compensation consistently represent the largest budget line in most organized tennis programs.

Question 2

A program director notices player retention drops significantly after the first three months. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct exit interviews and participant surveys to identify reasons

Answer

Gathering data through exit interviews and surveys helps identify the root cause before implementing any program changes.

Question 3

Which scheduling approach best accommodates school-age players in a year-round junior program?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon and weekend sessions aligned with school calendars

Answer

Afternoon and weekend scheduling aligned with school calendars maximizes participation by fitting players' primary obligation.

Question 4

What does the ITF Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model primarily guide coaches to consider when programming?

Accepted Answer

Age- and stage-appropriate training and competition loads

Answer

The LTAD model guides coaches to match training volume, intensity, and competition exposure to each athlete's developmental stage.

Question 5

A community tennis program wants to increase diversity and inclusion. Which strategy aligns best with ITF development principles?

Accepted Answer

Offering scholarship spots and reduced-fee pathways for underserved youth

Answer

Scholarship and fee-reduction pathways directly reduce financial barriers, broadening access consistent with ITF inclusion goals.

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