Just For Tennis Parents

If your child just started playing tennis or is playing competitive tennis now, you need to read this article and print it out.

There is a lot of misinformation that tennis parents are getting and I hope I can clear that up here today.

First misconception,

Tennis parents need to spend a lot of money on training for their kids.

Not true, I'm living proof.

I have played at all levels and my parents only spend a little, if any money, to support me and my career.

Here is how they did it.

My dad taught me when I was young and then when I developed a passion for the game and showed him I was serious about playing it.

They found me a good coach and worked out a good deal with him to train me.

"They also set up practice matches for me with other local junior kids,which helped a lot, because we were going to face each other anyway in local tournaments, so why not train with other top ranked juniors in your area."

Another misconception.

Your child needs to train at a top academy when they are young.

We didn't and we did okay.

This is where all tennis parents need to organize and set up a training schedule with each other and save themselves more money and time.

In the US, I hope more tennis parents start doing this.

It worked for me and the other local kids in Missouri Valley and it can work for you guys and your local area.

Just remember, you don't need to pay a lot of money for your kid's tennis career.

There are other ways!!

Okay we got that out of the way, now let's come up with a plan for you and your child, that you can get to work on today.

Step 1

Introduce the game to them and use videos from YouTube to help you in that introduction.

Even if you don't play or are not that good at the game,use this time to get in shape and connect with them better and deepen your relationship with them.

You can use the videos, even if they are already competing.

YouTube can make any tennis parent look like a great coach!

There are some great videos on there!!

All tennis parents should be using it more, when helping them with their stroke production and patterns of play.

Find a local tennis program that you can afford and stick with them.

The end goal is to get them a tennis scholarship and see how far they can take their tennis career, so keep that in mind and make sure that your kid is on the same page with this end goal.

Step 2

Get together with other local parents and set a training schedule up with them.

This will save all of you guys money and your kids will develop faster and be more mentally tough by working out with other top ranked juniors weekly.

I have often seen parent and coaches who don't let their players or kids play against other top ranked juniors.

Which doesn't make sense to me.

"If they want to be the best, then they will have to beat the best".

This is one thing that helped me when I was a junior.

Step 3

Help them create a strong solid team.

This should be you and your spouse,the coach and other family members and teachers.

Take your time a find a good coach that you can relate to and deal with, also,it doesn't have to be a top ranked coach!!

Fight to get them the best teachers and bring them on board the team!

The best coach I ever had, was a local high school coach, who taught history for a highschool.

So,don't believe the hype.

Go with your intuition when interviewing a coach and make sure that your child can connect with him/her or don't hire them.

Your team is going to play a vital role in your child's future success.

So, take your time and work with them, to get this right.

Everything else, will fall into line after you complete all the above 3 steps.

And as you can see too.

This shouldn't cost that much for you guys at all.

Wouldn't you agree?

Get creative with this 3 step plan and look for ways to get them free coaching and free press.

Last thing, always do your research first, before you make a decision about their future.

Hope that helps you guys and I wish you and your child the best of luck!!

Stay positive and anything is possible!!

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