During a nine-week coaching program at The Northern School for Autism, Yvonne Fantin from Topseed Tennis introduced students to tennis.<\/p>\n
Approximately 60 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder were able to gain access to the sport thanks to the modified sessions delivered by Fantin.<\/p>\n
The program saw the delivery of ANZ Tennis Hot Shots on a weekly basis, with participants offered a pathway into Hot Shots Match Play and club competition at West Lalor Tennis Club.<\/p>\n
Yvonne Fantin was thrilled to be involved in the program and seeing the positive impact it had on the students.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur program at the Northern School for Autism is a highly structured program, specifically designed to meet the needs of children with autism,\u201d Fantin said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences I\u2019ve had as a coach. It\u2019s fantastic to see the impact that our program is having.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlong with the physical benefits, our tennis program is also improving the social skills and boosting the self-esteem of children with autism.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese children are also offered a pathway beyond tennis at school. They can become members of West Lalor Tennis Club and participate in club events, ANZ Hot Shots Match Play and coaching programs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The school was extremely pleased with the program suggesting it was the most popular sporting program they\u2019ve had delivered.<\/p>\n
With such positive feedback, the school has signed a national school partnership program with Topseed Tennis allowing them to run tennis as part of the school\u2019s physical education curriculum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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