## 5. Player Development Representative 

The WTA will provide Player Development staff at various Tournaments throughout the calendar year. 

a. Player Development Program Activities 

Player Development representatives serve as on-site facilitators of Player Development programs. These programs enhance the development of professional skills and educate WTA players and their Player Support Teams about all aspects of WTA life. Player Development representatives on-site provide guidance and assistance to all levels of players to enable them to develop professional skills and coping mechanisms so that they can fully participate in all their professional responsibilities. 

Player Development programs include: 

i. The Age Eligibility Rule; 

ii. Orientation Sessions for players and Player Support Team members (including, but not limited to, coaches, parents, and agents); 

iii. Mentor/Protégé Functions; 

iv. Media Training; and 

v. Other On-site Educational Activities such as interactive seminars, WTBA Transitions Programs, and instructional training for players and Player Support Team members. 

b. On-Site Office Requirements 

If requested by the WTA, it is required that a private space, with a desk, lockable cabinet, three (3) chairs, a telephone line, and a high-speed internet connection be made available for Player Development staff members either near the WTA Office (e.g., a discreet corner area with positions in or near the Players’ Lounge) or in or near the player treatment area. The Tournament shall be responsible for the cost of installing the telephone lines and internet connection. 

Any such request will be made with a minimum of three (3) months’ notice to the Tournament; specific locations will be recommended when possible. 

