Monday 23 June 2014

Jim Huneke Recommends Tennis Certification



Are you a tennis coach? If so Jim Huneke would like to recommend that you attempt to get certified. There are a number of great reasons to do so. Jim Huneke has a few reasons why you should become a certified Tennis instructor listed here and there are many more:



          The recognition for your hard work learning what goes into teaching tennis. This sounds silly and likely you don’t think you need it but sometimes it is good to say,  “Not only do I know what I am talking about but the most important company in my industry agrees.”
          Career paths and pay goes way up when you are certified. If you get certified with the USPTA you will have a better chance of landing a very good job and making a career of teaching tennis becomes much more doable.
          Many companies will not hire you if you are not certified. Largely that is because when you are certified with one of the two largest companies, it comes with access to a liability insurance policy. That same insurance company may not let you have insurance with them until they know that you are teaching people in a safe manner and the certification shows them that.

The networking and access to further benefits far outweighs the cost of the certifications. They are fairly inexpensive but not easy to obtain. Remember that for most of the better tests you will be required to have experience teaching or coaching for a number of years. You will also need to prove that you can teach the way they want you to. If those things are not a deterrent then order some study materials now

Tuesday 17 June 2014

Jim Huneke Shares UPSTA Test Tips



Jim Huneke remembers the USPTA tennis exam and it was difficult. There are some things that he was not quite ready for. While he has been a professional coach for many years he realized that he would need to go above and beyond to make sure he earned the certification he was looking for. The following are some of the most important things.

          Practice your shots and utilize the list of shots you will be required to perform prior to going to the test. You may be a great player and coach but it does not hurt to practice the chain of shots that you will be asked to take.


          Jim Huneke suggests you get a friend or two who can help you practice teaching, remember, they do not want you teaching in your own style if it is any different from their official way of teaching. Just teach the textbook way and you will be fine. Having a friend to be your “student” for a few “lessons” teaching the textbook way can really help you get it down. 

          Only teach a student on the shot you are supposed to teach on. Do not mention anything about any other shot at all. If you do they will be sure to dock you. Stay focused on the subject and do not get off track.

While these are not the only things you need to know, these three will get you started and hopefully you will be fully prepared just as Jim Huneke was. Good luck!

Friday 13 June 2014

Jim Huneke - Tennis Psychology



Jim Huneke is a Tennis instructor in Des Moines. He has an extensive amount of experience as both a PE Teacher in elementary Junior high and high schools as well as a large amount of experience coaching tennis at all levels. He has coached very young students in elementary school and coached in Division II colleges.  He also has been a private tennis instructor for many years. He understands that Tennis is one of the best sports for people to play for health. 

IAHPERD. Jim Huneke understands that beyond the positive physical aspects, there are also many very positive mental; aspects to the game. Some of the important ones are:

 
          Tennis helps people, especially children develop a strong work ethic. Tennis requires a dedication to practice and lessons. That need helps people understand the hard-work vs reward mentality necessary to compete in today’s global economy.
          Learn how to deal with stress. There is a lot of stress when you are playing tennis and trying to get a point. It is a positive type of stress which many people use as an outlet. It also helps to build a higher tolerance to stress which will help you throughout your life.
          Jim Huneke also recognizes that Tennis can you teach you: Have fun. Life is to short and sometimes you just need to relax and enjoy competitiveness and physical challenges. 

Jim Huneke understands that these few psychological benefits are just the top of the long list of psychological benefits that Tennis provides participants.

Tuesday 10 June 2014

Jim Huneke - PE Teacher and Tennis Coach



Jim Huneke is a professional physical education teacher who is also a tennis coach. He recognizes the value in Physical education in students and encourages them to find a sport the truly love the way he loves tennis. Living in the Des Moines area has been great for a tennis training professional like Jim Huneke because there is an abundance of interest and investment into the sport in the area.

Jim Huneke really believes that children would love the sport more if more courts and equipment which were child sized were available to the public. While well equipped and often costly private facilities tend to have an abundance of the equipment necessary, the general public often do not have access to these amenities.


Jim Huneke believes that by making Child sized racquets, ball and courts more available to children, they would discover a love of the game that he has had his whole life. He is a trained professional who knows and utilizes the United States Tennis Associations Quick Start Program as often as he can. The program works to help provide children with the equipment that is right sized for them.

Jim Huneke understands how valuable good equipment can be which is why he worked so hard on grant proposals for Madison Elementary School in Quincy Illinois. They won a number of grants which helped to provide good equipment and improved facilities for the children of the school.

Thursday 15 May 2014

Why St. Cloud State University Is A Top Pick, By Jim Huneke



Jim Huneke believes that St. Cloud State University is an ideal university for anyone seeking a degree in higher education. Having attended St. Cloud State University, where he majored in Physical Education and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2000, Jim Huneke says that the university played a key-role in his successful educational career.

Jim Huneke enrolled at St. Cloud State University after having already led a remarkable career in the area of professional sports. Since his early childhood years, Jim Huneke has utilized his natural skill and aptitude for athletics as an active participant at nearly every level of the sports of tennis and hockey. He has been a member of the USA Hockey Association for 30 years and has been a referee for countless hockey games played at every level of the sport.

In the world of tennis, Jim Huneke is well-renowned for his accomplishments. Just before enrolling in St. Cloud State University, Jim Huneke finished a 4-year period as a member of a college tennis team member with the NCAA Division 2. Jim Huneke believes that St. Cloud State University (SCSU) fit well with his lifestyle as a highly-traveled and in-demand tennis professional. 


The campus of SCSU, according to Jim Huneke, is filled with resources that are designed to cater to a variety of lifestyles. No matter where you might be in life, and, no matter what your educational focus, SCSU offers options that may fit your needs quite well, says Jim Huneke.

After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from SCSU, Jim Huneke went on to attend Quincy University in Illinois, whereupon he studied Educational Administration and graduated with his Master’s Degree in 2009.

Monday 5 May 2014

Jim Huneke: Unwavering Dedication



Jim Huneke is one who has implemented consistent dedication to the pursuit of success throughout his career, both in higher education as well as in tennis. An athletic professional with many years of experience in the areas of tennis, as well as hockey, Jim Huneke, who is a USPTA Elite Professional Certified Tennis Professional, has utilized his talent and expertise as a tennis coach, tennis instructor, and member of a professional tennis team, with fierce dedication.

Jim Huneke’s dedication to excellence has been widely recognized, and, in 2007, he received the Young Professional Physical Education award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 


Jim Huneke’s natural athletic talents were in use from an early age. Not one to give up, Jim Huneke has demonstrated dedication throughout his illustrious career. For more than 30 years, Jim Huneke has been a member of the USA Hockey association, and has worked as a hockey referee at every level of the sport, from refereeing mite’s games to Division 1 college teams.

For 25 years, Jim Huneke has been a member of the United States Tennis Association. In 2007, Jim Huneke became a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, and in 2012, Jim Huneke earned the associations highest-level certification of Elite Professional.

Jim Huneke provides his example of dedication to many. Whether as a tennis coach for a school or college, or as an instructor at a club such as the Quincy Country Club, where he worked from June 2006 to March 2013, Jim Huneke exemplifies commitment to his duties.

Friday 2 May 2014

Jim Huneke: Physical Fitness



Jim Huneke has long valued the importance of physical fitness. Whether through consistent conditioning as part of a training regimen for a sport such as tennis, of which Jim Huneke has vast experience and expertise in, or for the sole benefit of improving physical health, Jim Huneke is an adamant proponent of physical fitness.

Jim Huneke has demonstrated commitment to physical health for many years. In fact, Jim Huneke’s first degree in higher education was closely related to physical health. In the year 2000, Jim Huneke received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

As an eminently qualified tennis professional, Jim Huneke has established a track-record of a variety of successes as a tennis coach and tennis instructor. Training and educating young sportsmen and women has been a passion for Jim Huneke, who believes that helping young people develop healthy principles and habits through their development and growth within a sport is a great opportunity. 


Jim Huneke has received recognition for his expertise and performance in the realm of physical education, and, in 2007, Jim Huneke received the Young Professional Physical Education Teacher Of The Year award from the Illinois Association forHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

When it comes to successfully carrying-out a fitness routine, Jim Huneke wants everyone to know that if a few basic principles are followed, success may be more certain.

·         Plan: Make a plan for your fitness activities, include time requirements and any other specifications, says Jim Huneke.
·         Follow-through: Utilize discipline to effectively complete your outlined fitness/activity responsibilities.
·         Record: Track your progress through recording what your actual fitness actions were in a notebook or file, says Jim Huneke.

Whether for sports or personal health, Jim Huneke wants you to know that through utilizing the above principles, your goal of physical fitness can certainly be achieved.