Focus on Performance, Not Just Winning: A Smarter Path to Player Development

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Joel Myers

Focusing on performance goals like shot selection, movement, and serve placement reduces pressure and drives real growth. Process over results builds better habits, self-awareness, and long-term success.

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Ball Control: The Foundation of Winning Tennis
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Ball Control: The Foundation of Winning Tennis
In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches
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In-Match Adjustments: The Key to Winning Tough Matches
How to Improve One Thing Every Day in Tennis and Build Steady Long-Term Gains
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How to Improve One Thing Every Day in Tennis and Build Steady Long-Term Gains
Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting
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Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting
Strategy vs. Tactics: Know the Difference to Win Smarter
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Strategy vs. Tactics: Know the Difference to Win Smarter
Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players
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Joel Myers on Building Technically Efficient and Tactically Smart Tennis Players
From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience
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From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience
Fix Your Toss: The #1 Cause of Missed Serves and How to Make It Consistent
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Fix Your Toss: The #1 Cause of Missed Serves and How to Make It Consistent
Scoreboard Strategy: Playing Smarter in Pressure Moments
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Scoreboard Strategy: Playing Smarter in Pressure Moments
How to Neutralize a Big Forehand and Take Control
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How to Neutralize a Big Forehand and Take Control
Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success
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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success
Stop Wasting Practice Matches: Use Them With Purpose
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Stop Wasting Practice Matches: Use Them With Purpose
Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control
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Why the First Two Shots Decide Most Points in Tennis — The Key to Control
The One Fix That Instantly Improves Your Backhand Volley Contact
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The One Fix That Instantly Improves Your Backhand Volley Contact
Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development
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Effort & Attitude: The Two Non-Negotiables in Player Development
Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns
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Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns
How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate
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How to Assess Your Tennis Game: 4 Key Areas Every Player Must Evaluate
Straight-Arm vs. Double-Bend Forehands: How Contact Points Shape Power & Consistency
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Straight-Arm vs. Double-Bend Forehands: How Contact Points Shape Power & Consistency
Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills
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Continental Grip & Short Ball Recognition Drills
Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis
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Target Practice: Mastering Primary and Secondary Serve Locations in Tennis
Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula
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Court Position, Net Clearance & Angle: The Shot Selection Formula
Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm
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Serve & Volley Tactics: Use This Surprise Play to Break Opponents’ Rhythm
Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis
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Approaching the Backhand: The Second Most Effective Strategy in Tennis
High to Low with a Flat Face: Fix Your Floating Slice Backhand for Good
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High to Low with a Flat Face: Fix Your Floating Slice Backhand for Good
One-Handed Backhand: Grip, Coil & Clean Contact
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One-Handed Backhand: Grip, Coil & Clean Contact
Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
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Two-Handed Backhand Fundamentals: Grip, Swing Path & Common Fixes
The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve
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The American Trophy Position: The Key to More Racquet Head Speed on the Serve
Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice
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Serve Drills: Coiling, Toss, Targets & First/Second Serve Practice
Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy
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Defending Against Approaches & Two-Ball Passing Strategy
Build a World-Class Forehand: Grip, Contact & Topspin Made Simple
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Build a World-Class Forehand: Grip, Contact & Topspin Made Simple
Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds
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Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds
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Chapter 2: Balancing Support - Fostering Resilience and Self-Worth in Young Athletes

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Confidence, Belief and Negative Emotions
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Unconditional Confidence VERSUS Conditional Confidence
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Developing the Ultimate Player Psyche
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Pursue Not Avoid - Improving VERSUS Winning
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Navigating Nerves and Anxiety: Embracing Acceptance in Tennis
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Training the "Wise Mind" to Defeat the "Monkey Mind" using on Court Drills
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Pursue Not Avoid - On Court Drills that Improve Mental and Physical Skills
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The Power of Acceptance - On-Court Training Drills
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The Power of Acceptance - On-Court Training Drills

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Unconditional Confidence - Drills on Court
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Unconditional Confidence - Drills on Court

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How to Deal with “Choking” on Court
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Monkey Mind V Wise Mind - Theory
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Break Points: Focus on Creating, Not Just Converting
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From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience
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From Practice to Matches: Train Pressure to Build Resilience

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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success
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Love the Process: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Tennis Success

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Struggles on the Pro Tour After a Top Junior Career
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Managing Extreme Emotional Explosions
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Managing Extreme Emotional Explosions

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Enjoy the Moment to Relieve Pressure During Matches
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Enjoy the Moment to Relieve Pressure During Matches

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How to Deal with Anger on Court
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How to Deal with Anger on Court

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The Power of Attention
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The Power of Attention

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Serving Drill to Develop the Power of Attention
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Serving Drill to Develop the Power of Attention

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The Power of Acceptance - THEORY
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Introduction to The Sports Parent Support Course
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Chapter 1: Shaping Resilience: The Impact of Parental Influence on Child Development
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Between Point Routine - Committed-Action, Answer, Reset (CAR)
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Positive Affirmation and Mental Imagery Myths
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Chapter 3: Steering Emotions: Mastering the Highs and Lows of Sport Parenting"
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Chapter 4: Navigating Emotions - Understanding and Managing Sports Parenting Challenges
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Warm-up Drills to Develop the Power of Attention
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