Introduction to Biomechanics
Pressure Proofing Stroke Production
Understand the 6 principles of biomechanics and how to apply them to optimise stroke production.
Course Content
8 sections • 38 videos • 2 quizzes • 3hr total length
Introduction
The role of the forehand
Why biomechanics matters
Biomechanics Principles
Developing Biomechanics
Skill Development
Execution
The Wash Up
Final Quiz
Instructors
Nick Busuttil
Biomechanics Expert
Nick is a PhD candidate at La Trobe University who specialises in biomechanics and skill development for tennis. He has a strong background in sports science and has worked in tertiary education training future sports scientists in the crafts of Research Skills, Exercise Physiology, Advanced Biomechanics, and Advanced Skill Development. Nick has applied his trade in many different settings and has worked collaboratively with institutions including La Trobe University, Tennis Australia and the Boston Red Sox (Sports Biomechanics Consultant).
Education is a passion and he hopes to support coaches and players to apply key biomechanical and skill acquisition principles to tennis development. Nick has participated in the coaching industry for 10 years and supported athletes (grassroots, academy, and professional) by providing proactive services in movement analysis, coaching, and strength and conditioning.
Marc Sophoulis
Director and Head Coach
Since 1996, Marc has coached athletes at the highest level in the sports of tennis and Australian Rules Football (AFL). He has also mentored and trained coaches in the art of coaching and athlete development for the past decade.
As head coach of tennis at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy and MITS Tennis in Melbourne Australia, Marc has been instrumental in developing a sustainable high-performance tennis program while working closely with a diverse group of talented young players.
Since 2007 Marc has worked at the Richmond Tigers AFL club in multiple roles as the coaching coordinator and assistant coach in the Victorian Football League (VFL) program.
He has led and facilitated Tennis Australia's Level 1 and 2 coaching courses since 2007, and regularly creates, develops, and conducts coach development courses and workshops in both tennis and AFL.
Marc’s coaching philosophy is an innovative pracademic approach, where he uses science and data to support and create practical interventions within a holistic, team focused framework.
Skills Covered
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