The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis Development

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Tom Downs

Explore the parent-player-coach triangle and how communication, trust, and clear roles create the best environment for growth.

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13 videos1hr 19min
2 on 1 Drill – 2 Cross, 1 Line | Outside the Triangle
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2 on 1 Drill – 2 Cross, 1 Line | Outside the Triangle

Coaching Peyton Stearns | Work Ethic, Forehand & Belief
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Coaching Peyton Stearns | Work Ethic, Forehand & Belief

The 3 Minute Drill | High-Intensity Footwork & Depth Training
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The 3 Minute Drill | High-Intensity Footwork & Depth Training

Coaching Naomi Osaka | From Consistency to Physical Dominance
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Coaching Naomi Osaka | From Consistency to Physical Dominance

Fast Feet Forehand Drills | Building a Weapon Like Peyton Stearns
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Fast Feet Forehand Drills | Building a Weapon Like Peyton Stearns

Sofia Kenin’s Footwork, Tennis IQ & Training Habits
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Sofia Kenin’s Footwork, Tennis IQ & Training Habits

The Swedish Drill | Point Construction & Tactical Training
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The Swedish Drill | Point Construction & Tactical Training

Outside the Triangle Drill | Building a Forehand Weapon
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Outside the Triangle Drill | Building a Forehand Weapon

Holding Serve Drill | Training to Hold Under Pressure
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Holding Serve Drill | Training to Hold Under Pressure

Side to Side Drills for Footwork & Shot Quality
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Side to Side Drills for Footwork & Shot Quality

Purposeful Practice Sets 
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Purposeful Practice Sets 

Training Cycles, Tournaments & Staying Fresh
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Training Cycles, Tournaments & Staying Fresh

Side-to-Side Forehand Drills | Building an Explosive Forehand
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Side-to-Side Forehand Drills | Building an Explosive Forehand

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Ball Feeding Tips for Tennis Parents | Keep It Fun & Simple

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Advice for Tennis Parents | Focus on Effort & Character
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Tennis Is Expensive: Funding the Journey
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Parental Role in Tennis: Support Without Overstepping
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Becoming a Successful Parent Coach
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Why 1-on-1 Coaching Builds Champions—Not Academies
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The Pete Sampras Development Method
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Parents of Successful Players
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How to Choose the Right Coach
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How to Choose the Right Coach

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The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis – Must Watch!
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The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis – Must Watch!

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Nature V Nurture: The Role of Parents
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Nature V Nurture: The Role of Parents

Piotr Sierzputowski
Dealing with the Emotions of Winning and Losing
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Dealing with the Emotions of Winning and Losing

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Fostering Independent Thinking Among Players
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Fostering Independent Thinking Among Players

Michal Kaznowski
Developing Champions
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Developing Champions

Guy Fritz
Don't Push Your Kids Too Hard
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Don't Push Your Kids Too Hard

Guy Fritz
Sacrificing Short Term Results for Long Term Success
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Sacrificing Short Term Results for Long Term Success

Robert Lindstedt
Advice to Parents on Coaches, Roles & Changing Coaches
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Advice to Parents on Coaches, Roles & Changing Coaches

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Obstacles for Young Players Going International
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Obstacles for Young Players Going International

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Not Obsessing with Technique
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Not Obsessing with Technique

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Producing Great Results
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Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System
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Family, Trust, and the Right Role: Behind Alcaraz’s Support System

Carlos Santos Bosque
Developing Competitiveness in Young Tennis Players
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Developing Competitiveness in Young Tennis Players

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The Types of Coaches and Their Role in Development
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The Types of Coaches and Their Role in Development

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Long-Term Player Development Over Short-Term Results
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Long-Term Player Development Over Short-Term Results

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