Product Description
by Ryan Henry (Author), Luke Bourgeois (Author)
A child's journey to becoming an elite tennis player can be hugely fulfilling but also challenging - particularly for parents without experience of playing tennis at an elite level.
Winning On and Off the Court gives parents the confidence and resources to support their child as they take their first steps towards a career in tennis. This book will show you how to:- Create a goal-oriented training and competition plan that produces world class tennis results
- Encourage the development of strong personal qualities and life skills in your child
- Utilise tennis as a vehicle to enhance and facilitate academic achievement and success in life
Most importantly, this book will help you create a strong parent-child bond through your time together on the tennis journey.
Author Biography
Ryan Henry achieved a world number one junior doubles ranking and competed as a professional in the Australian Open men's singles at the age of eighteen. He has been coaching elite junior players since 2004 and is currently a board director for Tennis NSW.
Luke Bourgeois was a top-ranked Australian junior and played professionally for twelve years with victories over players such as Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Mike and Bob Bryan, Mardy Fish and Gastón Gaudio. Luke was fortunate to spend three years travelling and training as Roger Federer's hitting partner. In 2011, Ryan and Luke co-founded Voyager Tennis Academy, which specialises in the development of elite junior and senior players.
Number of Pages: 268
Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: October 07, 2019
