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Raising Big Smiling Tennis Kids: A Complete Roadmap for Every Parent and Coach

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This book goes beyound drills and techniques. As a tennis mom I found practical answers to a variety of my questions. I especially liked the section on choosing and caring for junior racquets, and step-by-step guide to college tennis scholarships. Keith's upbeat, non-judgmental tone and occassional humor makes this a great read.

At my junior tournaments, I am offering copies of "Raising Big Smiling Tennis Kids" instead of t-shirts to participants. Great book for parents and pros.

I loved this book! I have learned more about tennis from a child's point of view than anything else I have read. As a tennis coach for children, this is the best book on the subject and I use the principals for other sports as well. A great and entertaining read!

Buy this book then read it , think about it then reread it. I bought the hardcover 10 months ago. I immediately saw I was heading down the wrong road. I completely "stopped" with my child. I knew I was making some mistakes that needed correcting. this book was a godsend. No matter how serious or casual the goals for you child , this book will make you think and help you develop a more positive long term approach. My daughter and I are still extremely involved, we just enjoy it more. Now she drags me to the tennis court. I reread this book every other month. My thanks to the author. enough said

I wish this book was around years ago (I am now an empty nester, my sons are married). My two sons played the junior tennis tournaments, but are now into golf. There is so much useful information and guidance I wish I had access to when my kids were growing up. Kudos to Keith for a book critically important for any tennis parent.

I like the way this book is written. Yes, it's for "kids", but it doesn't read like a child-like book. It speaks to children, coaches and parents in a way that is intelligent, clear and empathetic.

Terrific book. As I'm just starting to get my 15 year-old daughter into her first tournament, this book came just in time. I used a dozen page markers for repeat reads in the first half of the book alone. My daughter feels much more confident about summer tournaments than she would have otherwise. The chapter on the self-assessed junior rating points system was especially enlightening.