In its continuing mission to elevate Philippine tennis on all fronts, the Palawan Pawnshop National Tennis Championships (PPS-NTC) is going beyond supporting local players and youth development — it is now turning the spotlight on coaches through hosting of internationally certified coaching programs.

The country will welcome two globally acclaimed coaching courses under the International Multiple Certification Tennis Coaches Program. These events aim to strengthen the knowledge and competencies of Filipino coaches, ensuring they meet international standards in player development across all levels.

Spearheaded by coach Patricia Concon-Puzon of the Macs Crankit Foundation, the initiative will unfold in two parts at the Jethro Sports Center in Valenzuela City, the same venue that recently hosted the two-week Fortheo National Juniors tournament.

The first segment will run from 24 to 26 June and will feature a multi-dimensional approach to coaching. Topics will include the Modern Tennis Methodology (MTM) and Level 2 certification under the International Coaches Association (ICA).

The seminar will be conducted by leading figures in the global tennis community, including Philippe Matta, director of Coach Education at the ATP, Alessio Fiorucci, ATP Mental coach, and Panos Platritis, International Nutrition coach.

These experts will share insights on modern coaching systems, player mental conditioning, and nutrition — key pillars in today’s high-performance tennis environment.

Registration closes on 16 June. For details, contact PPS-NTC Sports Program director Bobby Mangunay at 0915-404-6464.

“This is a landmark event in Philippine tennis,” PPS-NTC founder Bobby Castro said.

“We’re inviting coaches, players, and tennis professionals to seize this opportunity. With the backing of the Philippine Sports Commission, this initiative underscores our commitment to leveling up local coaching standards to match global benchmarks.”