Summer Programming

Coe College announces the offering of Summer Programming! The document in the right hand sidebar (Current Offerings) has been updated with complete details, private lessons, overnight camp, fitness classes, etc. The highlight, and addition to our programming includes youth clinics that will incorporate the principles of Blue Zones and Wayne Bryan's book, “Raising Your Child to be a Champion in Athletics, Arts and Academics.” An in-depth description below. Before you get there, be sure to read the previous post by Coach Rodgers with men's tennis results from the Kerry Seward Invitational this past weekend.

Youth Clinics - Health, Well-Being and Fun!!

In promotion of the Cedar Rapids Blue Zones project, Coe College announces the offering of summer clinics for youngsters (ages 4 – 15). The clinics will be grounded in the LIFETIME sport of tennis, but will address/focus on overall health and well-being. A variety of other sports/activities will be played as well. Lead and directed by the Coe College Coaching Staff, children will be exposed to many of the principles set forth within the Power 9 (Just Move, Purpose, Down Shift, Plant Slant). Assistant Tennis Coach, Kris Diehl, has a 4 year old herself, and knows how to entertain, whilst retaining an educational environment.

Further, the atmosphere/culture will be centered around the concepts put forth in Wayne Bryan’s book, “Raising Your Child to be a Champion in Athletics, Arts and Academics.” Wayne Bryan is the father to professional tennis players, Mike & Bob Byran. Goal setting, side-door motivation, less is more, praise, positive reinforcement, steps of progression, a daily schedule, and the instilment of values will all be incorporated.

Example of a given day’s schedule:

9 – 9:20 – Introductions/Attendance, Dynamic Warm-Up, Static Stretching (Yoga Included)

9:20 – 9:40 – On-Court Activity (ex: throwing and catching)

9:40 – 10 – On-Court Activity (ex: balance or agility)

10 – 10:30 – Classroom Activity (ex: discuss goal-setting, children goal-set themselves)

10:30 – 10:45 – Snack (a SuperFood and/or nutritious; discuss why particular snack is healthy)

10:45 – 11:15 – Field Activity (ex: kickball) and/or Fitness

11:15 – 11:35 – On-Court Activity (ex: volleys)

11:35 – 12:00 – On-Court Games

In an attempt to jumpstart Coe’s innovative and cutting edge programming, Coe is offering an immediate 25% discount (included in the pricing below) to an already reduced rate. Next year’s rates will be close to double.

Further, the following discounts apply if sign up for multiple sessions (i.e. both of your children sign up for the same session or the same child signs up for the week of June 4th and June 11th, etc).

2 Sessions ($12 discount), 3 Sessions ($18 discount), 4 Sessions ($24 discount), 5 Sessions ($30 discount), 6 Sessions ($36 discount), 7 Sessions ($42 discount), 8 Sessions ($48 discount)

Offered the following sessions/weeks:

June 4th, Monday through Friday (5 days)

9 AM – 12 PM: Ages 4-6 - $90

1 PM – 4 PM: Ages 10-15 - $90

June 11th, Monday through Wednesday (3 days)

9 AM – 12 PM: Ages 4-6 - $54

1 PM – 4 PM: Ages 7-10 - $54

June 25th, Monday through Wednesday (3 days)

9 AM – 12 PM: Ages 4-6 - $54

1 PM – 4 PM: Ages 7-10 - $54

July 9th, Monday through Wednesday (3 days)

9 AM – 12 PM: Ages 4-6 - $54

1 PM – 4 PM: Ages 10-15 - $54

To register, please visit the following website/form –

https://docs.google.com/a/coe.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFN4OGp4MVZjZ2QwWjlLYkl4dy14M1E6MQ

The form must be filled out for each child registering. As designated on the form, junior racquets and Kohawk Tennis t-shirts can be purchased as well.