Winning on and Off the Court

Book excerpt: A child's journey to becoming an elite tennis player can be hugely fulfilling but also challenging - particularly for parents without experience of playing tennis at an elite level. Winning On and Off the Court gives parents the confidence and resources to support their child as they take their first steps towards a career in tennis. This book will show you how to: Create a goal-oriented training and competition plan that produces world class tennis results Encourage the development of strong personal qualities and life skills in your child Utilise tennis as a vehicle to enhance and facilitate academic achievement and success in life Most importantly, this book will help you create a strong parent-child bond through your time together on the tennis journey.