Tennis

Stanford Boster

Coached

Mardy Fish, Horia Tecau, Andy Roddick, Igor Sijsling, Bradley Klahn, Bjorn Fratangelo

Stanford Boster

Stan Boster is widely regarded as one of the greatest transitional coaches in tennis, known for his remarkable ability to elevate players from rankings outside the top 500 to the top 100. Among his notable achievements was his role as the private coach for Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish from ages 14 to 17. Stan shares the compelling story of how he helped develop Roddick’s serve using half-court serving drills with modified actions to promote wrist snap, along with extensive refinement of his forehand through thousands of hours of dedicated drills.His content on CoachLife delves into his coaching methodologies, which include the development of two key weapons for any competitive player, with a particular emphasis on building a formidable forehand. Stan discusses the optimal training hours and types of training that he believes are most effective, rooted in his philosophy that players are a product of the carefully crafted environment around them. He explores themes of instilling belief and confidence in players, discusses common reasons why talented players may not reach their potential, and underscores the importance of selecting the right coach.Additionally, Stan’s contributions to the USTA and his work with top junior players globally highlight his broad impact on American tennis and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of tennis stars. His insights provide invaluable guidance for players and coaches aiming to understand the intricacies of professional growth in tennis. Stay tuned for more from Stan, including upcoming on-court instruction that will feature a detailed exploration of the drills he uses to shape his players' development.

Players coached

Mardy Fish (ATP 7)

Coached between 14-16 years old

Horia Tecau (ATP 1)

Andy Roddick (ATP 1)

Coached between 14-17 years old

Igor Sijsling (ATP 37)

Bradley Klahn (ATP 63)

Bjorn Fratangelo (ATP 99)