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Strength Training and Conditioning for Tennis

When you watch the game of tennis you can appreciate the power and strength players today have.  On top of that, factor in the fact that matches can last anywhere from 30 minutes to over 5 hours, and  you quickly realize that tennis players have to have extraordinary fitness, power and endurance.  A properly designed strength and conditioning program can help any player elevate his or her game to a new level.  More details...

Nutrition and Performance

As an athlete, preparation for peak performance includes proper training and conditioning combined with dedication and skill. Sometimes athletes forget that proper nutrition is a key component to gaining the competitive edge. Even when the best trained and conditioned athlete is not eating properly it will be difficult for them to perform at maximum potential.

NCAA hosts a website to promote a healthy and safe environment for student-athletes regarding optimal nutrition, positive body image and peak performance by providing education and awareness.  More details...

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Sport Psychology

Sport Manitoba – Sport psychologists Cal Botterill and Tom Patrick address 12 key questions young athletes should be asking themselves in their development.  More details...

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The Role of Parents in Junior Tennis

The role of parents in junior tennis is an important component of player development, and coaches frequently find themselves searching for the best way to interact with parents and educate them about their role in the development of elite level tennis players. As part of a USTA Sport Science Research Grant, a three stage study was conducted to better understand this role. More details...

  • BritishTennisParents.com – Website for the parents of junior tennis players developed in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association.
     

  • Being a Better Tennis Parent [PDF format] – Guidelines to help the parents of young tennis players by the International Tennis Federation (ITFTennis.com).
     

  • A Guide for Sport Parents [PDF format] – A resource handbook co-authored by University of Winnipeg sport psychologists Cal Botterill and Tom Patrick. It is designed to be a quick read and reference while addressing common issues to youth sports and the roles and responsibilities of parents in dealing with these issues.

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