Key Biscayne coaches, teachers, and volunteers can learn hands-on techniques for introducing tennis to people with autism at a free workshop Saturday, Aug. 15, at Crandon Park Tennis Center.
Love Serving Autism, a national nonprofit that uses racket sports to build social and motor skills for individuals with autism, is partnering with USTA Florida to bring the two-hour session to 7300 Crandon Blvd., according to the Islander News. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon.
No tennis experience is required.
The curriculum covers adaptive coaching methods, effective teaching strategies for working with individuals on the autism spectrum, and lesson modifications that participants can apply in their own programs. School and recreation staff, high school students seeking volunteer hours, and anyone interested in inclusive sports programming can attend.
Coaches who complete the session can earn professional development credits from both the Racket Sports Professionals Association and the Professional Tennis Registry, two nationally recognized credentialing bodies. High school students who attend may log the hours toward their community service requirements.
Love Serving Autism runs adaptive racket-sports programs in multiple states, partnering with local park districts and autism organizations. USTA Florida supports the Key Biscayne workshop as part of a broader statewide push for inclusive tennis programming.
Registration is required. Visit loveservingautism.org to sign up. For questions, contact Cathy Nordlund, the USTA Florida coordinator for the event, at [email protected].
Upcoming community events
- Saturday, Aug. 15 — Love Serving Autism free coaching workshop, 10 a.m.–noon, Crandon Park Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd. Register at loveservingautism.org.
