Coaching Youth Tennis (Paperback)

by American Sport Education Program (Editor)
Key Phrases: team tennis, aggressive baseline player, midcourt skills, Coaching Youth Tennis, Coaching Basic Tennis Skills, Coaching Tip (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"""Whether you are an experienced coach or just starting out, this book is a must for anyone working with kids. You'll learn how to make tennis lively and fun--you won't have kids doing boring drills or standing in long lines. Kids will learn how to actually play the game, not just practice the skills."""
Pam Shriver
Olympic Gold Medalist
Holder of 21 Grand Slam doubles titles
ESPN Television Analyst
USTA Board Member

"""The one-stop shop for youth tennis coaches! "Coaching Youth Tennis "offers creative insight on teaching tennis strategy and learning the skills to accomplish your plan. Plus, you'll find lots more on handling kids, coaching a team, and communicating effectively. Great photos show how it's all done."""
Rodney Harmon
Former ATP Professional and NCAA All-American
Director, Multicultural Development, USTA
" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
Written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in conjunction with Kirk Anderson, director of recreational coaches and programs at the United States Tennis Association (USTA), this fourth edition of Coaching Youth Tennis offers you baseline information every coach needs on coaching philosophy, communication, and safety. It also provides you with step-by-step instructions for executing and teaching the basic technical skills and the tactical aspects of singles and doubles tennis.

The book begins with a baseline introduction to coaching philosophy, communication, and safety. It then turns to sport-specific skills, such as racket and ball-handling skills and stroke skills based on the area of the court each is played. Information on coaching matches and developing season and practice plans for tennis players is provided, as well as an activity finder that brings over 30 activities contained in the book into one section with page numbers for easy reference. Also included are 30 coaching tips, as well as an expanded chapter on rules and equipment presents new youth modifications adopted by the USTA in September 2007. The official handbook of USTA Jr. Team Tennis, Coaching Youth Tennis serves up coaching know-how that's sure to be a winner with you and your players.

The book is an ideal resource for new and inexperienced coaches as well as for parents of youth tennis players. In addition, sport administrators and staff at park districts and other youth tennis organizations and facilities will find it a valuable resource to use and share with their youth coaches.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 4 edition (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736064192
• ISBN-13: 978-0736064194
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #298,677 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good baseline..., March 28, 2000

By	Glen (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coaching Youth Tennis (Paperback)

I was interested in a book to learn tennis basics to help my daughter the love of the game that my wife and I both have. This is the one! Not only were the tips helpful to my daughter but we also learned a few things as well. This book should be in any tennis parents library.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start..., December 17, 2008

By	Maboroshi Kid "Lawrence" (Japan) - See all my reviews

This book is a good start for beginner coaches getting into the industry. Pros interested in rearing more competitive youngsters need to consider more that are not in this book. If you are starting to coach, this is a good book to start with. If you have some experience already with coaching children and adolescents, this book may be a little elementary with mostly review pointers.