We received the following question from a tennis mom: “I have a 13-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl that are both playing tennis. And they both run for at least 30 minutes early morning (6 am) from Monday to Saturday. … Continue reading →
We continue to publish some interesting thoughts of Nick Saviano from the book Maximum Tennis. Don’t make your tennis match into a personal battle between you and your opponent, even if you hate his guts. It is counterproductive to focus … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw More is not better. Smarter is better You see the problem is this: They cut the season shorter in order to cut down on burnout and injuries. The result: Athletes start their pre-season training earlier, not … Continue reading →
There are two more secrets of great tennis players from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Breathe Picture this: it is match point in the finals of the US Open, and a player is about to step up to … Continue reading →
There is another great advice from the book Maximum Tennis by the great tennis coach Nick Saviano. No matter what the circumstances, try to always project a powerful, positive presence on the tennis court. That does not mean you have … Continue reading →
We continue to publish psychological secrets of the tennis champions from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Engage in Positive Self-talk While You Are Playing a Tennis Match It is critical to converse with yourself in a positive way when you are on the … Continue reading →
I received many interesting points from tennis coaches and players about this article and want to share some of them with you: George van der Geest “Totally agree! I’ve had numerous interesting conversations with my students how to do this. … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Champion athletes find pleasure and a much deeper understanding in repetition and doing what others find ‘boring’ in their routines. They understand that athletic success lies in mastering the basics. They also understand that what some … Continue reading →
We continue to publish psychological secrets of the tennis champions from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Stay in Present, When You Are Playing Tennis Match This is one of the keys to concentration. Learn from the past and plan … Continue reading →
I have been watching Agnieszka Radwanska play for the last twelve years. The first time that I saw her was when she was playing an ITF tournament in Minsk when she was 16. I remember really well how surprised I … Continue reading →
Despite a brilliant start to the season at the Australian Open, it feels like it is only now that the 2018 tennis season is really under way. Part of that may be down to the fact that Serena Williams has … Continue reading →
Here is another psychological secret of the tennis champions from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Similar to performance goals, you should cultivate your motivation inside yourself and not be concerned with things that lie outside yourself. Two basic … Continue reading →
The next psychological secret of the tennis champions from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Emphasize Performance Goals to Achieve Outcome Goals Setting goal is essential for anyone aspiring to reach a higher level of play. Equally important is … Continue reading →
Tennis is a great way to keep fit as well as being an enjoyable and sociable sport. If you have a competitive edge, that’s even better! However, it is important to understand the stresses and strains that it can put … Continue reading →
In the following article from the book Maximum Tennis, the famous tennis coach Nick Saviano explains in details why he thinks that winning is not the number-one goal for a tennis player. Winning is extremely important, and, of course, it is … Continue reading →
Psychological secrets of the champions from the book Maximum Tennis by Nick Saviano. Secret 1. Focus on only those things that you can control and disregard the rest This is the first and most important concept, and it must be … Continue reading →
The post by Allistair McCaw Especially in my area of expertise, I can’t tell you how many times a parent or coach has asked me to push their athletes. Well, here’s my answer: I never ‘push’ athletes. I deeply believe that … Continue reading →
The post by Ray Brown. What should a tennis parent tell their child before they go on the tennis court? Only this: “Have fun.” The reason is that a child has a way of misinterpreting almost anything a parent says. … Continue reading →
In a post about a month ago, Javier went over some of the math behind playing tennis. Between tennis club memberships, tennis camps, and tennis lessons, the costs add up quickly. We get it. Tennis can be an expensive sport. … Continue reading →
The following letter came from a tennis parent “Hi!! I am in trouble, need your help in deciding the right coach for my kids. Is yelling and demotivating at every step is a solution to producing a good athlete?? I … Continue reading →