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» Tips and Advice for Managing Your Tennis Coaching Staff

Published 2007-08-23

One of the more difficult and stressful aspects of being a Director of Tennis is staff management. You are not only responsible for your own performances but also for those of your tennis coaching staff. After many management positions in both the tennis and fitness industry I have compiled a list of key points to make your life as a manager more productive, successful and less stressful.

» The Role of Agility Training for Tennis Players

Published 2007-08-23

Agility is such an important fitness component for a tennis player when it comes to being fast. Tennis requires the athlete to be fast over short distances, in multiple directions and have the ability to develop explosive starts from various positions. Agility training is sports specific and it has to simulate the exact movements required by your sport.

» How Can I get Better at Tennis Without Just Working on Strokes?

Published 2007-08-29

When you are a tennis player you need to do a lot more than just practice on court tennis drills during a lesson in order to reach your full potential. This article outlines the various techniques and ways in which the professional tennis players are able to continuously improve and become better tennis players.

» Developing a "BIG" Forehand for Tennis Players!

Published 2007-08-29

The difference between many tennis players comes down to who has the bigger shots combined with consistency. Obviously someone who just crunches the ball without control will be very inconsistent. Just about every tennis player has experienced playing someone who has blown them off the court with a big serve or a big forehand. Develop a "Killer" forehand and take your game to the next level!

» Sports Coach's Checklist for Recruiting Players for their Team

Published 2007-08-30

Do you know what sports coaches are looking for when recruiting for their team? Recruiting is the key to any successful program. I have known some sports coaches who lacked the coaching experience needed to create a champion team yet were masters when it came to recruiting.

» Are You Ready to Coach a College Sports Team?

Published 2007-09-01

Coaching a college sports team can be a rewarding experience for a coach, it can also be quite stressful and challenging if you do not understand what you might be getting your self into. When you make that career decision to coach at the college level you are about to take on a wide array of responsibilities.

» Safety in the Gym - Are You Putting Your Athletes at Risk

Published 2007-09-01

Are you setting yourself up for disaster by not taking the following safety precautions when training athletes in the gym? The weight room can be a very dangerous place for those more novice athletes entering the weight room for the first time. Often the ego will prevent the young athlete from asking for help and this is not the place to you want to learn from experience.

» Constructing and Designing a Training Session for Sports Teams

Published 2007-09-01

The key to success for any sports program is to carefully plan and implement a well designed and structured training session. To do this, several steps need to be followed in order for this to happen successfully.

» What Does it Take to Become a Successful Athlete

Published 2007-09-04

Many athletes go through their sporting career without ever reaching their full potential. Many realize that being a successful athlete requires more than just practicing the necessary skills for their sport.

» Achieving Your Ultimate Performance Zone is the Key to Success as an Athlete

Published 2007-09-06

Every athlete should strive to attain their "Ultimate Performance Zone." When you are able to achieve your Ultimate Performance Zone, and not someone elses; then you will reach new levels as an athlete and will be able to obtain the success that you desire.

» Developing Routines as an Athlete Could Make You a Champion

Published 2007-10-04

If you watch the professional athletes they all have routines whether it is pre-game routines, during the game or post game routines. Some will say that they are superstitions but there is a difference. Developing routines allows the athlete to find consistency and can help the athlete to maintain a controlled state whether they are winning or losing.

» Avoid These Common Training Errors When Running and Your Body Will Thank You

Published 2007-10-09

Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired. This may be alright for a while but further on down the road you will be likely to sustain an overuse injury that takes away your passion for running.

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