The Tennis Parent’s Bible

Most parents invest significant time, money, and energy into developing their children’s fundamental tennis strokes, primarily focusing on “how to hit the ball.”

However, in today’s competitive game, lack of success often stems not from technical shortcomings but from an insufficient understanding of “how to play.” Building a game based on a child’s unique strengths—such as their size, strength, and speed—is crucial. Moreover, many young players lack the mental and emotional development needed to handle adversity, disappointments, injuries, and losses. Championship tennis, in many ways, mirrors life on a grand scale.

Frank Giampaolo’s *The Tennis Parent’s Bible* is an invaluable resource, guiding parents and coaches through the mental and emotional complexities of nurturing a tennis athlete. Despite being published some time ago, its advice remains timeless and highly relevant.

This comprehensive guide equips parents to become world-class tennis supporters. After all, parents need to learn and grow too!

I can relate. One of my sons was a top-ranked junior player in Australia (#1 in New South Wales) before we relocated to the U.S. Competitive tennis is undoubtedly a demanding journey for kids.

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