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Sustaining Productive Habits

“Are you aware of your strength in the four pillars of your game: mechanics, athleticism, mental, and emotional? Review those superpowers. Visualize yourself performing those tasks brilliantly. These build confidence in your game, so add to your new list of superpowers every week.”

Frank Giampaolo

For you youngsters, your future college career will comprise habits that you’ve acquired during your junior career. Now is the time to delve into the art of sustaining productive habits to ensure a spectacular college athletic career.

1 Handling Setbacks and Relapses

Setbacks and relapses are a natural part of habit change. They do not define you; they simply offer valuable growth opportunities. When faced with setbacks:

  • Analyze what led to the setback without self-judgment.
  • Adjust your approach based on lessons learned.
  • Revisit your commitment and motivation.
  • Seek support and accountability to regain momentum.

Remember that the path to productivity is not linear; it’s a winding road with detours and obstacles. The key is to repair the problem and restore your positive mindset quickly.

2 Fix It and Forget It

Staying in a good mental state is challenging in competition. A key to remaining focused is to remember this statement: “Where your focus goes…your energy flows.” So, avoid focusing on the problem. Get into a mindset of fixing it and forgetting it. Repeat this mantra after an error throughout your performances: fix it and forget it.

3 Cancelling Out the Noise

Cancel out the external noise around your practice and game day environment. Your brain spends cognitive resources listening to what’s going on around you. Distractions in your environment will likely pull your attention away from your task of mindfulness-staying present.

4 Not Yet

Focus is your ability to resist the urge to indulge in reckless, spontaneous behavior in competition. Say “Not Yet!” whenever you want to attempt a reckless shot. By applying situational awareness, you’ll instead hit the correct shot the moment demands. Be aware of thoughtless, spontaneous actions that don’t contribute to your new habits.

5 Taking Full Responsibility

Accountability is what bonds commitment to results and breeds responsibility. At the end of the day, you are accountable to yourself. Ultimately, your success is a result of your choices and habits.

Sustaining productive habits is not a one-time endeavor. It’s a lifelong journey of personal growth and improvement. By applying the strategies outlined in this playbook, you can ensure that your productive habits continue to serve you well, providing the foundation to maximize success on the competitive trail.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Grow your superpowers. On your cell phone, create an athletic folder in your notes section. List your strengths in mechanics, athleticism, and mental and emotional components. Review these superpowers weekly and plan on adding them to your list. While most intermediate athletes focus on cleaning up their weaknesses, top athletes set aside time to continually improve their strengths.

A Productive Future

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The Paradox of Habits: A Productive Future

“The difference between earning a college athletic scholarship and paying $80k a year depends on your habits. A paying customer has amateur habits. An elite college athlete already has professional habits.”

Frank Giampaolo

As we approach the conclusion of this playbook, it’s time to envision the future you want to create. This final section addresses setting your long-term goals, aspirations, and a lifetime of continued growth and productivity.

1 Reflecting On This Journey

Before we dive into the future, take a moment to reflect on this playbook so far. You’ve explored the science of habits, identified unproductive patterns, learned strategies for change, and examined the habits of highly productive individuals. You’ve begun breaking free from old habits and cultivating new ones.

2 Your New Beginning

You’ll soon recognize improvements in your productivity, mindset, and overall “attitude quality” in your deliberate customized developmental plan and your performances. Your journey throughout these pages has equipped you with the knowledge and tools to shape your new beginning.

3 Short-Term Goal Stacking

Productivity isn’t just about immediate results; it’s about creating a future through goal stacking. To do this, you must set short-term goals, stack weeks of achieving those goals, and then stack weeks of goal achievements into months. By doing so, you’ll start to see better results in competition.

4 The Five-Year Plan

Visualize where you see yourself five years from now. Develop a five-year plan outlining the milestones you want to achieve in each goal category. Break these down into smaller, actionable steps to guarantee success.

5 Periodic Team Reviews

With your team of coaches, regularly review goals and the choices and habits that support them. Are they still relevant? What fell through the cracks? It’s important to note that you and your parents are the managers and owners of your team. It’s your job to lead your coaches wisely.

6 Legacy and Impact

Think beyond personal achievement. Consider the legacy you want to leave and the impact you want to have on your community or the world. Productivity can extend beyond personal gain to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

8.7 Being Humble

Being humble means recognizing that you’re not on earth to see how good you can become in this game. You’re here to see how much difference you can make in the lives of others. Share your wisdom with the younger generation.

8.7 A Proactive Mentality

A productive future is not solely about athletic accomplishments; it’s also about fostering a good human being. This mindset is characterized by optimism, a growth mentality, and a strong belief in one’s ability.

Your journey from less productive habits to productive habits is an ongoing process. It’s not a destination but a path you walk throughout your life. You shape a future filled with purpose, achievement, and fulfillment with each habit you cultivate.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Book periodic assessments with your mental coach. Review your short-term and long-term goals and analyze the habits that support them. Are your improvement goals still relevant, or do you need to incorporate new ones? What fell through the cracks? These evaluations will keep you on track.

Sustaining Productive Habits

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Sustaining Productive Habits

“Are you aware of your strength in the four pillars of your game: mechanics, athleticism, mental, and emotional? Review those superpowers. Visualize yourself performing those tasks brilliantly. These build confidence in your game, so add to your new list of superpowers every week.”

Frank Giampaolo

For you youngsters, your future college career will comprise habits that you’ve acquired during your junior career. Now is the time to delve into the art of sustaining productive habits to ensure a spectacular college athletic career.

1 Handling Setbacks and Relapses

Setbacks and relapses are a natural part of habit change. They do not define you; they simply offer valuable growth opportunities. When faced with setbacks:

  • Analyze what led to the setback without self-judgment.
  • Adjust your approach based on lessons learned.
  • Revisit your commitment and motivation.
  • Seek support and accountability to regain momentum.

Remember that the path to productivity is not linear; it’s a winding road with detours and obstacles. The key is to repair the problem and restore your positive mindset quickly.

2 Fix It and Forget It

Staying in a good mental state is challenging in competition. A key to remaining focused is to remember this statement: “Where your focus goes…your energy flows.” So, avoid focusing on the problem. Get into a mindset of fixing it and forgetting it. Repeat this mantra after an error throughout your performances: fix it and forget it.

3 Cancelling Out the Noise

Cancel out the external noise around your practice and game day environment. Your brain spends cognitive resources listening to what’s going on around you. Distractions in your environment will likely pull your attention away from your task of mindfulness-staying present.

4 Not Yet

Focus is your ability to resist the urge to indulge in reckless, spontaneous behavior in competition. Say “Not Yet!” whenever you want to attempt a reckless shot. By applying situational awareness, you’ll instead hit the correct shot the moment demands. Be aware of thoughtless, spontaneous actions that don’t contribute to your new habits.

5 Taking Full Responsibility

Accountability is what bonds commitment to results and breeds responsibility. At the end of the day, you are accountable to yourself. Ultimately, your success is a result of your choices and habits.

Sustaining productive habits is not a one-time endeavor. It’s a lifelong journey of personal growth and improvement. By applying the strategies outlined in this playbook, you can ensure that your productive habits continue to serve you well, providing the foundation to maximize success on the competitive trail.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Grow your superpowers. On your cell phone, create an athletic folder in your notes section. List your strengths in mechanics, athleticism, and mental and emotional components. Review these superpowers weekly and plan on adding them to your list. While most intermediate athletes focus on cleaning up their weaknesses, top athletes set aside time to continually improve their strengths.

TENNIS: Mastering Leadership Skills

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From Champions to Leaders

Mastering Leadership Skills

Being a leader starts with taking care of yourself. It’s your job right now to maximize your potential. Through your journey (If done correctly), you’ll likely have a room full of trophies. There are thousands upon thousands of athletes who possess natural athletic skills. The dividing factor lies in work ethic and perseverance. The path to maximizing your potential lies in your leadership skills. Let’s look at the qualities that pushed Jake and Katie past the crowd:

4.1 Effective Communication

Effective communication is the cornerstone of improvement and leadership in sports. It goes beyond simply talking; it fosters understanding and builds strong connections with your parents and coaches. Leaders excel in communication by:

Active Listening: Katie listened attentively to her coaches and parents. She paid attention and tried to digest their messages.

Clear Expression: When she spoke, she did so with clarity. She stayed on topic and expressed her point of view with confidence.

Conflict Resolution: Katie developed the skills to resolve conflicts in matches through calm, open dialogue. Also, she maintains harmony with her parents and coaches.

4.2 Leading by Example

Jake was terrific at being accountable. He took responsibility for his losses yet credited his victories to his parents and coaches. By holding himself accountable for the many losses along his journey, he inspired us as his coaches to do the same.

4.3 Long-Term Vision

Both Jake and Katie were taught a long-term mentality. This perspective of letting go of immediate results relieved their pressure. They focused on the process, not the outcomes. I remember being invited to Katie’s house for dinner every few months and planning her tournament schedule with her and her folks.

4.4 Self-Motivation: The Drive to Excel

Leaders are self-motivated individuals. They don’t rely solely on others for motivation; they possess an intrinsic drive to push themselves relentlessly until they accomplish their goals. This self-motivation is infectious, inspiring others to strive for excellence.

4.5 Confidence: The Backbone of Leadership

Confidence is a defining trait of leaders. Jake earned his stripes by leaving his comfort zone often and tackling new challenges. Jake was open-minded, and that character trait fueled his growth. A leader’s confidence is built on daily micro-successes. Being a confident, growth-minded individual sets the tone for his entire team.

4.6 People Skills: Fostering Team Culture

Katie had exceptional people skills. She involved us in her decision-making. She genuinely cared about the well-being of her coaches and expressed it often. Katie made us feel valued and important to her success.

4.7 Emotional Intelligence: Mastering Emotions

These two past students possessed high emotional intelligence, enabling them to manage their emotions effectively and understand how they affected those around them. This self-awareness was instrumental in maintaining their positive tennis environment.

4.8 Coachability

Leaders acknowledge that they may not always have all the answers. Jake was open to listening to others’ perspectives and implementing their suggestions for improvement. His humility in seeking different viewpoints fostered innovation in his training and skyrocketed his growth.

4.9 A Strong Moral Code

Athletic leaders consistently strive to remain ethical in their actions. Their strong moral code serves as a compass, guiding their decisions.

4.10 Optimism: A Beacon in Tough Times

Positivity, during difficult times, is a quality that they both worked hard to try to maintain. Their optimism set a positive environment for handling tough losses. They were open to our video analysis of those difficult matches, providing insights into their customized development.

Becoming a leader is not solely about winning but about embodying skills and values that elevate oneself and those around them. Let’s continue to uncover how these qualities shape your trajectory as a top contender and life beyond the sport.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Leadership demands effective communication. Active listening is key as you digest the information your entourage of coaches provides. Being accountable and taking responsibility is part of being coachable. These skills are the qualities that shape you as a top contender in sports and life.

From Champions to Leader: Building Common Purpose

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From Champions to Leader

Building Common Purpose

The spotlight often shined brightly on Jake’s tennis achievements. He was celebrated as a nation singles champion several times. Yet, behind Jake stood a team—a dedicated group of coaches, trainers, mental coaches, and hitting partners. Jake had the ability to build a sense of common purpose among his entourage, which turned out to be his hallmark as a tremendous leader.

  1. The Tennis Ecosystem

High performance is not a solitary pursuit; it’s a complex ecosystem of interconnected roles and responsibilities. While Katie was the central figure, her journey was supported by a network of professionals contributing to her development and success. Katie’s team consisted of:

Technical Coaches: Architects of her biomechanics.

Mental Coaches: The mental aspect of tennis is as critical as the physical. I helped Katie manage stress, organize her customized developmental plan, and develop her keen mindfulness.

Off-Court Trainers: Fitness and conditioning were integral to her performance and off-court trainers ensured she was in peak physical condition.

Hitting Partners: These practice partners simulate tournament conditions, helping Katie refine her tennis identity, competitive mind, and top patterns of play.

Very few succeeds on their own, and you’d be wise to follow Katie’s lead. You’re the team leader on your journey to the top.

2. The Leader’s Role

Katie’s journey from junior champion to international leader begins with recognizing that she wasn’t alone in her pursuit of excellence. Katie wasn’t just a player but a team captain, responsible for uniting her coaches toward a common goal.

3. Defining a Unified Vision

Leadership in sports starts with creating a shared vision. This vision encompasses the collective aspiration of the entire team. Let’s reunite with Jake and see how he managed his team. The following are three of his leadership skills:

Empowering the Team

Jake understood that team members are experts in their respective domains.  By arriving early and often staying late, Jake inspired his coaches, trainers, and hitting partners.  Jake’s actions alone motivated his team to give the training session their very best.

Communicating Effectively

Athletic leaders excel in communication, and Jake was no exception. He listened to feedback from his team, asked questions, and ensured that everyone was aligned with the week’s objectives. After matches, Jake reflected and took improvement notes, and on Sunday night after tournament play, he sent them to his team, which ensured clear and concise communication about the upcoming week’s developmental plan.

Navigating Challenges

Every team faces challenges and setbacks. Jake’s father nurtured him to navigate adversity. Jake worked hard on his problem-solving and maintained a positive attitude even in the face of defeat.

4. The Power of a United Team

A team with a common purpose is a force to be reckoned with. A united team will provide the support and guidance you need to overcome hidden obstacles. Moreover, it creates an environment where the entire team thrives.

5. You’ll Get Better Together

Your best efforts are far more likely to happen when you have a cohesive team and like-minded peers. Research says you become the average of the people you spend time with, so choose your coaches and friends wisely.

As we delve deeper into the world of Jake and Katie, it becomes evident that true champions are not just those who stand alone with a trophy but those who stand at the helm of a unified team. There’s a power both Jake and Katie share. They knew that tennis was a hidden team sport and that they were the captains of their tennis teams.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Put together your entourage of coaches- technical coaches, mental coaches, trainers, and sparring partners. This united team should push you out of your comfort zone and assist you with achieving the results you’re capable of achieving.

Sports IQ: A Leadership Trait

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In high-performance “anything,” leadership shapes the trajectory of your career. It’s important to distinguish between leaders and managers, as these roles play distinct yet complementary parts in your journey from being a champion athlete to an actual leader years from now.

The following post is an excerpt from The Art of Exceeding: Building High Performance Athletes

Sports IQ: A Leadership Trait

One common aspect is the “Sports IQ” concept- a player’s deep understanding of the competitive game, including their mental and emotional requirements. Leaders possess a high Sports IQ, which enables them to manage present-time awareness:

  • Strategize: They plan for competition. Their decisions are based on understanding how meticulously they prepare for battle.
  • Adapt: They can adapt their game plan on the fly, responding to their opponent’s strengths and weaknesses.
  • Anticipate: They anticipate their opponent’s moves, reading cues and patterns that give them a competitive edge.

Emotional Aptitude: Navigating the Human Element

Leaders excel not only in understanding the biomechanics and strategies of the game but also in managing their emotions. This emotional aptitude enables them to:

Remain Composed: They maintain their composure in high-pressure situations. They know if they don’t choke or panic, the opponent likely will.

Motivate: They gauge the emotional state of their parents at events. Their present-moment awareness helps to keep their folks from speculating about future outcome desires.

Resilience: They understand that losses come almost every weekend. They bounce back from setbacks, showing strength and resilience.

If you feel that being a leader is within you, we’ll continue our exploration. Prepare to dive deeper into emotional intelligence, open-mindedness, and the power of optimism.

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Seven Early Morning Routines

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The Art of Exceeding: Building High Performance Athletes

Seven Early Morning Routines

The Morning Mastery Plan sets the tone for the day, allowing you to control your schedule rather than your schedule controlling you. As you start each day with intentional improvement goals, you’ll prioritize your time and increase your productivity in your training.

Each ritual holds its own magic, offering a unique key to unlock the door to a world of benefits. Consider applying these seven topics as you customize your morning reset.

  1. Ice Shower

Studies show that a 90-second ice-cold shower has many hidden benefits. It boosts the immune system, increases circulation, reduces muscle soreness, improves alert attention, and reduces stress levels.

  • Journaling

When you journal yesterday’s improvements, you can live them twice! It improves memory, organizes goals, promotes self-awareness, boosts emotional intelligence, increases motivation, and reduces anxiety. Journaling tracks progress and allows you to understand yourself better.

  • Mindfulness

Being mindful focuses on the here and now with an attitude of acceptance. It allows decompression and increases emotional regulation and deep breathing. It lowers your heart rate and reduces anxiety and stress. And it improves memory recall, intelligence in planning, and stronger relationships.

  • Exercise

Increasing your general athleticism is incredibly important. Benefits include overall energy, strength, and endurance. Exercising before school or work provides better focus and improves attention and problem-solving. It releases stress, improves your mood, and adds a sense of accomplishment, giving you an optimistic outlook for the day.

  • Visualization

A visualizing routine aligns your mind with your performance goals. It improves mental toughness and relaxation and regulates anxiety. It improves confidence, memorization of mechanics, and your pattern plays. It helps focus on your solution protocols of resetting rituals. Mentally rehearsing a task beforehand enables you to cope with stress and successfully deal with your challenges.

  • Researching

This ritual expands your knowledge and understanding of hidden solutions. It fosters accountability and self-advocacy. It improves critical thinking and goal clarity. It provides better methods to get better results.

  • Gratitude

Gratitude is not just a feeling; it’s also a choice. Taking the time to appreciate what you have to shift within your mindset. It promotes optimism, problem-solving, and enjoyment. It reduces stress and improves self-esteem and motivation. Choosing a grateful approach increases happiness and kindness. It also builds better relationships and communication skills. It makes you less likely to take your opportunities for granted.

These time-tested morning routines provide psychological and physical benefits that contribute to your success. By applying these skills for one week, you begin to stack momentum. The cumulative effect then comes into play. Morning mastery sets the tone for a more positive career on and off the playing arena.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Start your mornings with these three-morning routines:

  1. Gratitude Rituals: Start your day by saying three things you’re grateful for.
  2. Practice Self-Love: Acknowledge and appreciate your strengths, accomplishments, and journey.
  3. Count your Blessings: Take stock of what you have rather than focusing on what you lack.

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Identifying Unproductive Habits

“Your old results came from your old choices and habits. Your level won’t rise without changing your choices and habits.”

Frank Giampaolo

Let’s journey now into reshaping your unproductive habits. Unproductive habits often lurk in the background, disguised as harmless routines. To transform your poor habits, we’ll have to shine a light on them and recognize their influence on your life. But how do you identify these subtle saboteurs? Here’s where to begin:

1 Self-Reflection

Self-awareness is the key to identifying unproductive habits. Take some time now to reflect on your daily routines and behaviors. Ask yourself:

  • Are there poor choices I make that aren’t benefiting my athlete development?
  • Do I find myself repeating the same mistakes or facing the same obstacles?

As you examine your daily choices, patterns will begin to emerge. These patterns often point to habits that may need closer examination.

2 Emotional Triggers

Emotions can be powerful triggers for your unproductive habits. Pay attention to the situations or emotions that lead you to poor habits. For instance:

  • Do you react with negative emotions after errors?
  • Do you procrastinate when faced with organizing your weekly training schedule?
  • Do you spend excessive time on social media or gaming?

Recognizing the triggers that drive your habits can provide valuable insights into their nature.

3 Common Unproductive Habits

While unproductive habits can vary widely from athlete to athlete, some are common stumbling blocks many players encounter. Here are a few to be mindful of:

  • Procrastination

Procrastination delays essential tasks, such as booking practice sessions and favoring more immediate, fun choices. It’s a habit that robs you of competitive skills and leaves you mentally unprepared for competition.

  • Negative Dialogue

The habit of negative inner and outer dialogue involves self-criticism and doubt in your abilities. This pessimistic, self-sabotaging behavior erodes self-confidence and hinders progress.

  • Excessive Screen Time

Spending excessive time on your cell phone platforms has become a widespread detrimental habit. It leads to skipping proactive choices, disrupted sleep patterns, and diminished real-world interactions.

4 Undisciplined Life

Whether it’s poor time management or letting your parents carry the burden of preparation, undisciplined habits lead to wasted training time and an unprepared athlete. A messy, undisciplined daily life leads to an unproductive and undisciplined athlete under pressure.

5 The Impact of Unproductive Habits

Unproductive habits don’t merely steal your time; they have far-reaching consequences that touch every aspect of your athletic performance. Unproductive habits can:

  • Undermine your self-esteem and confidence.
  • Damage relationships with coaches and parents.
  • Impede your progress toward long-term goals.
  • Drain your physical and mental energy.
  • Foster a sense of frustration.

Recognizing the detrimental effects of unproductive habits is crucial to breaking free from their grip. These choices steal the inner belief that you need under pressure in competition.

Change begins by being honest about your unproductive habits. By choosing to read this playbook, you’ve already taken a significant stride toward a more productive and fulfilling athletic career. You’ll now need strategies for breaking unproductive patterns and replacing them with habits that serve your goals.

YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

Realize that before you go up a level as a competitor, you must first change your preparation for pressure. This typically includes the commitment to improving physically, mentally, and emotionally. Look in the mirror and remind yourself, “You can’t stay the same and get better. You have to pick one.”

Tennis Parents Master Class Series #1 

Frank Giampaolo

Sunday, August 25th 4pm – 7pm

Presented by the Southern California Tennis Association

For the first time, an advanced tennis system is available to you and your athlete. If your athlete is not getting the results they capable of, now’s the time to put proven methods in place to maximize potential at the quickest rate.

Topics: 

  1. Customizing your athletes, developmental plan
  2. Focusing on systems over goals
  3. Designing your athlete’s tennis identity/playing style
  4. Organizing their top pattern
  5. Developing your athlete’s tennis IQ
  6. Uncovering, mental toughness secrets
  7. Solutions for choking, panicking & performance, anxiety. 
  8. Organizing game plans to beat different styles of opponents
  9. Life Skills and character traits 
  10. Organizing your entourage of coaches/trainers and hitters
  11. Uncovering your athlete, genius through personality profiling
  12. The inner Games solutions

This Three-Hour Comprehensive Seminar Also Includes: 
Each athlete receives their own customize evaluation book. 
Athletes and their primary coach are invited to attend for free.
Attendees receive for free Frank’s best-selling books:
The Tennis parents Bible, The Psychology of Tennis Parenting Preparing for Pressure and Emotional Aptitude in Sports.

When: Sunday, August 25th, 4pm – 7pm

Where: The Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club 22921 Ridge Route Dr. Lake Forest, Ca. 92630

Register Now! Limited Spots Available

Register at www.maximizingtennispotential.com via PayPal $300 per Family

Contact Frank Giampaolo: FGSA@earthlink.net or 949-933-8163.

Player development should be called parent management.”

Patrick McEnroe, Past USTA Director of High-Performance Tennis

As important as the tennis coach’s role is, the tennis parent’s role is tenfold more important.” 

Nick Bollettieri, IMG Academies

Pro tour players rate their parents as playing the most significant role in their overall development.” 

David Hemery, Sports Excellence

The most common element found worldwide in developing a tennis champion is the foundation of well-educated tennis parents.”

Michigan State University USTA Research Grant Executive Summary 

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TESTIMONIALS

“The Art of Exceeding by Frank Giampaolo provides toolkits for taking control of habits and mastering behaviors that supercharge success. Often, at the higher levels, outcomes are not decided simply by athleticism. They’re determined by mental and emotional skill sets. 

Frank’s new volumes of playbooks offer deep insights into the foundations of the most successful athletes. I highly recommend these manuals for life-changing routines.”

Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, Tennis Director-Australian Open

“Frank Giampaolo’s The Art of Exceeding provides a roadmap for players to become high-performance athletes.

These playbooks provide coaches with much-needed guidance on matching athletes’ games to their personalities. Frank Giampaolo touches all the bases! I highly recommend The Art of Exceeding.”

Dr. Bryce Young, USTA Hall of Fame Mental Coach

Essential wisdom for maximizing potential.”

Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 60 Minutes, Tennis Channel