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The Morning Mastery Plan

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The Morning Mastery Plan

CHAPTER 1: Waking Up Hungry for Success

When you wake up early with dreams in mind, you’re priming yourself for success. In the early morning, productive athletes get right to work making those dreams tomorrow’s reality. They do mental training, research solutions, and get organized as they map out their day. Let’s uncover how you’ll get more done in the morning than most peers do all day.

Take the “early bird challenge” and jump ahead of your rivals. Following are the top 10 benefits of waking up early in the morning for a anyone looking to get ahead of their peers:

Increased Productivity

    Waking up early allows you to start your day with an optimistic mind, leading to improved focus and higher productivity in your studies and training.

    Time for Exercise

    Early mornings provide an excellent opportunity to engage in physical workouts, which can help elevate your day’s performance.

    Better Time Management

    Early risers have more control over their schedules, allowing them to allocate time more efficiently for academics, work, and other activities.

    Quiet Study Environment

    Mornings tend to be quieter, providing a peaceful atmosphere for researching solutions without distractions.

    Enhanced Mental Clarity

    Waking up early helps you tap into your mental clarity, allowing for improved learning, problem-solving, and decision-making throughout the day.

    Gratitude Routine

    Consistent early wake-up times contribute to stable mental health. Writing in a gratitude journal helps to start the day with an optimistic, appreciative mindset.

    Time for Goal Setting

    Quiet mornings are perfect for setting daily goals, planning tasks, organizing equipment and aligning priorities for the day ahead.

    Nutritious Breakfast

    Starting your day early allows you to have a balanced breakfast, which is essential for fueling your body and mind for the demanding challenges ahead.

    Reduced Stress

    Adequate morning time means you can begin your day calmly, reducing stress and anxiety.

    Competitive Edge

      By waking up early, you gain extra hours to invest in self-improvement, training, and studies, giving you a competitive edge over peers who might not utilize their mornings as effectively.

      Early risers are usually more productive, not just because they wake up early, but because they apply smart goal setting. Hitting early morning improvement goals is the beginning of a hyper-productive day. It’s easier to wake up excited when you know your goals and what’s in store. As a result, your productivity increases tenfold, and you’ll start to maximize your potential at a quicker rate.

      YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

      Skyrocketing past your rivals requires that you do what they’re not doing and do what you’re not doing. Take a moment and think about all the benefits of waking up early and getting a jump on the competition. Productive mornings start productive days, and productive days become productive weeks. This playbook is designed to get you ready to start maximizing your potential.

      The Philosophy of Competition

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      The Philosophy of Competition

      INTRODUCTION

      This Playbook, The Philosophy of Competition, illuminates the inner world of competition. By exploring the wisdom of the ancient Stoics, you’ll navigate competition challenges with clarity and composure, enhancing your personal growth.

      The ancient Stoic philosophers provided valuable insights into the underlying nature of modern-day competition. By embracing stoic principles, you can change how you engage in competition, ensuring that it becomes a source of growth, self-improvement, and, ultimately, fulfillment.

      Stoicism, a school of philosophy originating in ancient Greece, offers valuable insights into how you’ll navigate competitions in the future. The Philosophy of Competition encourages you to cultivate these ancient virtues in your progression into the higher levels of the sport.

      Discovering Your Game

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      Discovering Your Game

      CHAPTER 1: The Foundation of Talent

      Recognizing that a combination of factors shapes the path to greatness is essential. While grit, patience, and great coaching play a significant role, it is equally important to acknowledge the role of genetics in developing your talent. Let’s explore the science involved in shaping your identity. The fascinating world of genetic predispositions lays the foundation of your inborn talents that you’ll apply in customizing your systems for success.

      1.1 The Role of Genetics in Abilities

      Genetics, the blueprint of life, holds information that dictates your physical, mental, and emotional attributes. Genetic factors significantly impact performance in the realm of any high performer. As we look at renowned athletes across various sports, it becomes evident that particular genetic traits contribute to their success.

      1.2 Physical and Mental Attributes

      From a physical standpoint, genetic factors like height, body composition, and muscle fiber type impact your style of play. For instance, a sport requiring explosive movements favors a person with a higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers. Genetics also influence your hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility. From the mental side, genetics are linked to your cognitive abilities and decision-making skills. There’s also a connection between genetics and mental resilience during high-pressure situations. Genetics plays a role in your temperament and patience in your daily performance.

      1.3 Identifying Genetic Traits

      Recognizing your traits can provide valuable insights into your development. Athletes within the same peer group all possess different physical, mental, and emotional attributes. For example, Josh is extremely patient. Rebecca’s natural quickness aids in her coverage. Peter is impatient, so his tolerance is low. Discovering your inborn talents is key to organizing your development and athletic identity.

      1.4 Inheriting Traits

      Physical, mental, and emotional genetic characteristics often pass on from generation to generation. Heredity plays a role in your “make-up.” Understanding your genetic predisposition increases the likelihood of developing strengths and improving weaknesses. For example, If Kelly’s father has ADHD, she may also possess inherited focus concerns.

      1.5 Nature’s Impact on Athleticism

      Certain genetic predispositions shape your talents. Genetics play a role in your height, coordination, and movement capabilities. It drives your unique metabolism and recovery speed and is responsible for your predisposition to injuries. There’s a fascinating relationship between your genetic traits and the synchronization of your brain-body connection.

      1.6 Leveraging Your Genetic Advantage

      Customization of your physical, mental, and emotional training is critical. Research shows that matching one’s style of performance with their genetic predisposition produces three times better results than those with mismatched training plans. It’s obvious that the old-school, one-size-fits-all approach to training is obsolete.

      While genetics lays the groundwork for your potential, remember that genetic factors do not solely determine success. Hard work, determination, and the correct nurturing environment provided by coaches and family play an equally critical role. Recognize and leverage your genetic advantages and train within your genetic blueprint. By combining nature and nurture, you’ll set the path to maximizing your potential.

      YOUR TAKEAWAY CHALLENGE

      Individuals possess very different strengths and weaknesses, whether physical, mental, or emotional skill sets—plan on customizing your developmental plan based on your genetics. Every athlete has a genetic blueprint that significantly influences their style, approach, and decision-making under pressure. Consider looking into your brain type and body type. It will surely make a difference in maximizing your potential.

      INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF EXCEEDING

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      INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF EXCEEDING:
      Building High-Performance Athletes

      PLAYBOOK SERIES

      The Art of Exceeding playbooks are not just another set of resources. They are a unique compilation of short books that draw upon 2000 years of stoic wisdom, sports psychology, and 35 years of coaching experience. These playbooks are designed to develop the mental strength essential for high performance, providing breakthrough resources and a shared language for anyone interested in maximizing their potential in sports and life. They empower athletes with the mental tools needed to thrive in the competitive world of high-performance sports.

      For too long, the sports teaching world has focused on hardware development, neglecting the crucial aspects of software development, mental and emotional. The Art of Exceeding playbooks aim to bridge this gap by providing the mental training necessary to enhance athletic performance. But it doesn’t stop there. This training also cultivates life skills, positive character traits, and a moral compass that’s genuinely needed to excel in sports and life.

      The Art of Exceeding, Volume 1, presents five transformative topics, each unlocking a different facet of software skills. In Discovering Your Game, readers embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering their unique, inborn strengths and weaknesses to optimize performance. The Philosophy of Competition delves into why some athletes wilt under pressure while others thrive- illuminating how mindset shapes our approach to challenges. The Morning Mastery Plan offers a blueprint for starting the day with purpose and intention, setting the stage for success in every endeavor. The Paradox of Habits challenges conventional thinking, exploring how to harness choices, habits, and routines to ignite improvement. Finally, From Champions to Leaders transcends individual success, guiding athletes towards becoming inspirational leaders who shape their teams and communities. With these first five playbooks, The Art of Exceeding empowers individuals to master their minds and set the stage for future success.

      Throughout The Art of Exceeding playbooks, you’ll notice the repetition of the most important topics. Planting and replanting these essential components into your subconscious mind helps you develop a solid base from which to draw.

      Welcome to your new way of life as an elite, high-performance athlete!

      NEW RELEASE JULY 16

      THE ART OF EXCEEDING: BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES

      THE ART OF EXCEEDING:
      Building High-Performance Athletes

      PLAYBOOK SERIES

      The Art of Exceeding playbooks are not just another set of resources. They are a unique compilation of short books that draw upon 2000 years of stoic wisdom, sports psychology, and 35 years of coaching experience. These playbooks are designed to develop the mental strength essential for high performance, providing breakthrough resources and a shared language for anyone interested in maximizing their potential in sports and life. They empower athletes with the mental tools needed to thrive in the competitive world of high-performance sports.

      For too long, the sports teaching world has focused on hardware development, neglecting the crucial aspects of software development, mental and emotional. The Art of Exceeding playbooks aim to bridge this gap by providing the mental training necessary to enhance athletic performance. But it doesn’t stop there. This training also cultivates life skills, positive character traits, and a moral compass that’s genuinely needed to excel in sports and life.

      The Art of Exceeding, Volume 1, presents five transformative topics, each unlocking a different facet of software skills. In Discovering Your Game, readers embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering their unique, inborn strengths and weaknesses to optimize performance. The Philosophy of Competition delves into why some athletes wilt under pressure while others thrive- illuminating how mindset shapes our approach to challenges. The Morning Mastery Plan offers a blueprint for starting the day with purpose and intention, setting the stage for success in every endeavor. The Paradox of Habits challenges conventional thinking, exploring how to harness choices, habits, and routines to ignite improvement. Finally, From Champions to Leaders transcends individual success, guiding athletes towards becoming inspirational leaders who shape their teams and communities. With these first five playbooks, The Art of Exceeding empowers individuals to master their minds and set the stage for future success.

      Throughout The Art of Exceeding playbooks, you’ll notice the repetition of the most important topics. Planting and replanting these essential components into your subconscious mind helps you develop a solid base from which to draw.

      Welcome to your new way of life as an elite, high-performance athlete!

      CONGRATULATIONS FRANK!

      FRANK GIAMPAOLO was honored with the

      The USPTA Southern California Tennis Pro of the year

      2023-2024!!!

      Tennis Training Demands Effective Listening

      The following post is an excerpt from Frank’s bestselling book-The Soft Science of Tennis

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      Listening “Between” the Words

      Exceptional listeners filter through conversations to identify the true meaning behind their athlete’s words. The ability to “listen” between words helps the listener discern if the student seeks constructive criticism or only a sympathetic ear. Attentive listeners recognize anomalies that enable them to identify the beliefs, attitudes, and feelings behind words. This allows them to interpret the athlete’s spoken truth, fiction, optimism, pessimism, expectation, intentions, trust, past mental habits, and belief systems.

      “An athlete’s belief system crafts their future. Every syllable they speak engages energy towards them or against them.”

      As novice parents and intermediate coaches gain wisdom, they become more in-tune listeners. They discover hidden belief systems behind their athlete’s dialog. Great listeners know there is “subconscious” energy behind words. Pessimistic behaviors are not difficult to spot because all too often, those very same negative thoughts, tones, words, and actions stem from those nurturing the athlete. As the athlete’s thoughts become their words, those words determine their beliefs and play a deciding role in their performance, especially during stressful match conditions.

      When effective listening is applied, the athlete’s sequence of thought-speech-action becomes very clear to the “in-tuned” entourage. Please pay attention to the belief systems habitually used by your athletes. An athlete’s affirmations and inner dialog can be categorized as optimistic or pessimistic. It should be painfully obvious that their self-coaching either builds them up or tears them down at crunch time.

      Some athletes affirm positive results while others affirm catastrophe. Researchers continue to acknowledge the power thoughts have on one’s actions. Studies show how thoughts, beliefs, and emotions affect human behavior. Following, I have listed a handful of tennis specific phrases from the mouths of our athletes and you can bet your life these habitual beliefs affect their match performance.

      Pessimistic athletes project performance anxieties with statements such as:

      • “I’m always worried about failing.”
      • “I’m not good enough for that level.”
      • “I’m not ready to compete.”
      • “I can’t do it…I always blow it.”
      • “I’m not jealous but how is Kelly playing #1 and not me?”
      • “I have to win tomorrow or my life is over.”
      • “I don’t belong here.”
      • “I hate this…I hate that…”

      Optimistic athletes project self-esteem and confidence with statements such as:

      • “I can’t wait to compete tomorrow.”
      • “I respect him but I’m going to beat him.”
      • “Competing is fun!”
      • “I trained properly and I’m confident in my awesome ability.”
      • “I’m grateful for the privilege of playing.”
      • “I trust my game and problem-solving skills.”
      • “I love the competitive tennis lifestyle.”
      • “I appreciate all the love and support from my parents and coaches.”

      “A man is but the product of his thoughts – what he thinks, he becomes.”
                                                            Mahatma Gandhi

      Applying Positive Affirmations

      If one’s thoughts become one’s reality, what exactly is a positive affirmation? A positive affirmation is a positive declaration or assertion.  As optimistic thoughts sink into one’s subconscious mind, they become a self-fulfilling prophecy over-riding old negative beliefs and habits with positive beliefs and rituals. Positive affirmations sound like silly fluff to specific personality profiles but they are proven methods of emotional improvement. When applied religiously, positive affirmations have the ability to rewire the chemistry in your athlete’s brain. Elite athletes believe in their potential.

      Assignment

      Ask your athletes to customize ten positive affirmations that will help their self-esteem and confidence. Then ask them to read them aloud into their cell phone voice-recorder app. Finally, ask them to listen to their customized recording nightly as they are falling asleep. As they mentally rehearse their optimistic views, new solution-based habits are formed and negative beliefs are dissolved.

      Effective Listening doesn’t stop with the verbal language. A great deal of information is available from the athlete without them saying a single word. The next chapter addresses the high IQ coach’s secret ability to zero in on gathering critical information via non-verbal communication.

      Tennis- Creating An Exceptional Culture

      The following post is an excerpt from Frank’s bestselling book-The Soft Science of Tennis

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      Creating an Exceptional Culture

      Mr. Martinez is the tennis operations manager at Big Sky Country Club. A short time ago, he hired Richard as their new tennis director. Richard played college ball, graduated with a highly regarded tennis management degree and his resume checked all the boxes. On the technical side, Richard was microscopically detailed. He could spot a student’s opposing force vectors on their serve six courts away. He was adept at video analysis, organizing compass draws, teaching stroke fundamentals and eager to oversee the clubs racket stringing service. On paper, Richard was a good fit for a Country Club.

      Sadly, within weeks, Richard turned out to be a nightmare. While he had tennis business knowledge, he possessed no interpersonal communication skills. Richard’s interactions with members and co-workers were so poor; it led to his termination just one month into the job. Let’s look into why Richard was let go so soon from Big Sky Country Club.

      Richard had a pompous demeanor toward everyone all the time. When adult members would ask for his assistance, he would respond with a loud, disrespectful sigh.  When Mrs. Jones asked him to fill in with the ladies league for 15-20 minutes until Helen arrived, Richard shook his head in disgust and said, “My hitting rate is the same as my lesson rate. For me to go on court, it’s $120.00 an hour!” Richard even drew complaints from the parents of the junior program because he would scold the children if they smiled and laughed in their beginner’s clinic. Richard was a taskmaster, and to him, clinics were to work and not to play.

      The clubs co-workers were also scared of Richard. His pessimistic problem-oriented view of his job made him uncomfortable to be around. The clubs assistant pros reported that he would consistently complain about the facility and the management staff directly to the members. His negative verbal and nonverbal communication reaped havoc throughout the club.

      Richard was also incompetent at the most essential interpersonal communication skill:  listening.  For example, one Friday afternoon, Mr. Martinez, the club manager, handed two rackets to Richard and told him that he had assured junior club member, Joey, that both his rackets would be strung by Saturday morning at 8:00 am. He could pick them up on his way out-of-town to the tournament.  Although Richard was looking at Mr. Martinez as he took Joey’s rackets from him, Richard wasn’t listening. His focus was on a tennis match on the pro-shop television.

      So Joey and his dad stopped in Saturday morning, and his rackets sat unstrung in the pro-shop. The members were obviously upset, and Mr. Martinez was furious with Richard.  Mr. Martinez addressed Richard about why they were not strung, and he snapped: “You didn’t tell me to string them yesterday!”

      After multiple “red flags,” Mr. Martinez had no choice but to put Richard on probation. Richards’s lack of interpersonal communication skills continued to disrupt the clubs optimistic culture. Richard didn’t possess the ability to problem solve, adapt, correct issues or even care to attempt to fit into the clubs corporate guidelines. The final straw was when a member came into the pro-shop and complained that his children are no longer enjoying the clinics and they are considering going elsewhere for lessons. Richard took it personally, called the member an idiot, and instigated a shouting match, “If you want Mikey and Lauren to learn the correct strokes, let me do my job! If you want them to be hackers…then go! I don’t care!”

      Richard’s lack of communication skills instigated his firing. He couldn’t apply appropriate decision making, empathy, analyze options or come up with win-win solutions. It was his way or the highway- period. Insulting the members prompted Richard’s demise. The members quit the club and Richard lost his job.

      Interpersonal Communication

      If technical knowledge is the science of teaching, interpersonal communication is the art of teaching. Interpersonal communication characterizes the interaction that takes place between two or more people. In the coaching world, gaining an understanding of the sports biomechanics is important, but mastering communication is essential. Is your athlete being nurtured interpersonal skills? The following is a laundry list of interpersonal communication skills that facilitate success in tennis and in life.

      Accountable, Accuracy, Adaptability, Adept, Alertness, Ambition, Amiability, Analytical, Articulate, Assertive, Attentiveness, Business-like, Capable, Caring, Competence, Confidence, Conscientiousness, Considerate, Consistency, Cooperation, Creative, Critical Thinking, Dedication, Dependability, Detail Oriented, Determination, Diplomatic, Efficiency, Empathy, Encouraging, Energy, Enterprising, Ethical, Experienced, Flexibility, Hardworking, Helpfulness, Honesty, Imaginative, Independent, Industriousness, Influential, Innovation, Insightful, Intuitive, Leadership, Logical Thinking, Loyal, Management, Motivation, Nonverbal Communication, Optimism, Organizational, Passion, Patience, Perceptive, Positive, Practical, Problem Solving, Productive, Professional, Progressive, Punctual, Rational, Realistic, Reflective, Reliable, Resourceful, Respectful, Responsible, Sense Of Humor, Sincere, Sociable, Teachable, Teaching, Teamwork, Technical Literacy, Tolerance, Trustworthy, Understanding, Verbal Communication, Versatility, Visionary, Work Ethic…Whew!

      Without a doubt, any parent or coach would love to have their athletes possess these personal skills.

      Excellence begins with a positive culture both at home and at the club. In our sport, invested athletes don’t search out places like “Allen’s Average Tennis Academy” or “Mike’s Mundane Monday Night Clinic.” On a conscious level, parents and athletes seek excellent technical knowledge. On the subconscious level, they pursue meaningful interpersonal relationships.

      The culture I recommend is solution-oriented versus problem-oriented. Athletes are much more likely to flourish in a solution orientated environment. Coaches that provide a solution-based program are teaching lasting life skills.

      A Great Replacement Tip:

      Occasionally trade in the old school, pre-hit stretching routine with an upbeat dance-off. Turn up the tunes and watch athletes laugh their guts out while they dynamically stretch their bodies. Trust me, even if they arrive tired, stressed or negative, as they let go, they’ll dance their worries away, and you’ll have 25 kids with 25 huge smiles!

      A positive mindset is a precursor to a meaningful session. Parents, the preceding replacement solution also works wonders at home as a way to motivate the family to seek optimism.

      “An exceptional culture creates the positive attitude and mindset that promotes growth strategies, which in turn sustains excellence in competition.”

      It’s important to note that despite the student’s inherent athletic ability, level of play or commitment to the game, each student deserves the same sports science data, focus, and energy as a high performer. In fact, providing a rich culture of mentoring is precisely how average performers blossom into the high-performance category.

      Over the past few years, I conducted an informal study on the culture of tennis facilities throughout my travels around the world. I came to some very predictable conclusions:

      The programs with a positive culture were monitored and often reviewed by the owners. They were optimistic by design, and as a result, they achieved thriving, positive environments. They attracted top players organically via their triumphant athletes and their satisfied parents. They also acquired disgruntled clients from the negative cultured programs. As a result, the programs with a positive culture retained athletes up to three times as long as their problem-oriented rivals.

      The programs with a problem-oriented drill Sargent culture struggled to keep coaches, to keep students, and to pay the rent. As a result, they had to partake in serious recruiting, sales, and marketing to just to keep their doors open.

      The Soft Science of Tennis

      The following post is an excerpt from Frank’s bestselling book-The Soft Science of Tennis

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      During the past three decades, the business of tennis coaching has become much more scientific. Biomechanics, technique, and technology have changed the hardware (strokes and athleticism) for the better, yet, the software (mental and emotional) have been routinely ignored.

      I was fortunate to begin my career at The Vic Braden Tennis College as a tennis instructor. Back in the 1980’s stroke production was the focal point. As I opened and directed tennis colleges throughout the country, I had the opportunity to work with top nationally ranked athletes and touring pros. It was then that I realized that although stroke production was fundamental to the game of tennis, it was by no means the whole story. I found that the athletes with sound hardware (strokes and athleticism) and under-developed software (mental and emotional components) struggled in competition. So, for the past 20 years, I’ve immersed myself into the study of the athlete’s competitive software.

      When Sergey Brin and Larry Page founded Google in 1998, they believed that only techies understood technology, so they set the companies hiring algorithms to employ computer science students from elite Universities. Fifteen years later Google began Project Oxygen to test their hiring methods. The conclusion of the research project shocked everyone. Among the seven most valued qualities of Google’s top employees, technical expertise came in dead last. Interestingly, what proved more important to their corporate culture were SOFT SKILLS.

      The following are the seven essential personality traits Google prioritizes in their hiring process:

      1. Effective Coaching Skills
      2. Effective Communication and Listening Skills
      3. Empathy and Support for Others
      4. Effective Critical Thinking Skills
      5. Effective Problem-Solving Skills
      6. Ability to Connect Across Complex Ideas
      7. Technical Expertise

      Since exposing these findings, Google takes soft skills very, very seriously.

      Like Google’s search engine business, most of the tennis teaching industry assumes that hard skills (biomechanics and tennis technical knowledge) are most important. This book intends to share insights as to why soft skills matter and their significance may be more important than we were led to believe. The beliefs of athletes are directly influenced by their interactions with coaches and parents. After all, great coaching requires great collaborating, which is at the heart of The Soft Science of Tennis.

      This book is designed to improve our tennis specific soft skills that are the behaviors that enable us to connect more efficiently. Soft science characteristics are learned behaviors, and when properly nurtured lead to more effective and harmonious development of our athletes.

      In the two years, it took me to research and write this book, the one reoccurring theme throughout this journey was “invest in the person, not just the player.” Whatever industry your athletes choose, whichever position they desire, they’ll take their soft skills with them for the rest of their life.

      INTRODUCTION to The Soft Science of Tennis

      Let’s begin by using a computer analogy, if strokes and athleticism are the athlete’s hardware, mental and emotional skills are surely the athlete’s software.

      We all know that mental toughness and emotional resolve are critical in competition. The Soft Science of Tennis is specially designed to improve the mysterious software skills. With this groundbreaking book, respect is developed, and trust is earned as coaches and parents create an exceptional culture, sharpen stronger communication techniques, and connect with each student at a much deeper level.

      The Soft Science of Tennis identifies each athlete’s individual personality profile and unique cerebral design. Throughout these pages, we’ll expose how your athlete’s inborn genetic predispositions affect their behavioral attributes and on-court competitive characteristics.

      Getting into the student’s world requires the open-mindedness to embrace how the student’s genetic predispositions impact their match play.

      “You must first get into their world to change their world.”

      This book challenges coaches, athletes, and parents to recognize that preferred learning styles and training requirements are unique to each athlete.

      The science of profiling personality isn’t new or even unique. Today there are dozens of profiling programs including Disc, Social styles, Predictive Index, Profiles Int., HBDI, Strengthfinder, Keirsey Temperament, TTI, Human Metrics, and MBTI to name a few. These models all share in helping us better connect and communicate. The Soft Science of Tennis applies the Myers Briggs Type Indicator because it is the most widely recognized profiling application in use around the world.

      MBTI is a registered trademark, and inside this book, I am simply sharing my unique, tennis specific understandings of their application.

      Brain design awareness enhances our ability to customize our teaching approach to the different personality profiles found in the sport. While there are many interpretations of personality profiling, The Soft Science of Tennis aims to share techniques that I’ve found highly successful in my 30 years of coaching tennis.

      Also included is the importance of nurturing positive character traits and life skills, and why developing a healthy moral compass matters. This soft science book dissects how to conquer essential performance anxieties such as overriding negative belief systems, eliminating internal judgment and building coachable athletes.

      “In the coaching field, there is more to the story than teaching fundamental strokes. An athlete’s negative emotional state can and will derail great game plans and exquisite strokes.”

      Rounding out this book, are several chapters uniquely focused on how to change fixed mindsets, managing fear and risk, and developing confidence and self-esteem. These are some of the favorite topics of high IQ coaches attending my conferences around the world. Consequently, the question, “Why doesn’t anyone else teach this stuff?” has become a reoccurring theme of discussion among coaches and parents alike throughout my travels. Within these pages, it is my goal to share everything you didn’t even know…you needed to know about the soft science of tennis.

      More excerpts from The Soft Science Soon! Thanks, Frank

      INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS

      The following are testimonials from industry professionals supporting Frank Giampaolo’s professional work in the tennis industry.

      “This book is a must read for any parent with a child who’s serious about competing in Tennis – or in any individual sport.”

      Jon Wertheim, Exclusive Editor, Sports Illustrated

      “Even if you think you are an ‘expert’ tennis coach or parent, you need to read this book.”

      Johan Kriek, 2-time Grand Slam Champion Australian Open

      “The Tennis Parent’s Bible is filled with invaluable information that any tennis parent or coach will benefit from in their quest to help children reach their full potential.”

      Nick Saviano, WTA Professional Tennis Coach, Saviano High Performance Tennis

      “Frank is quickly becoming one of the games most respected and influential teachers. As the coach of a #1 WTA player, I recommend The Tennis Parent’s Bible to anyone serious about developing a champion.”

      Sam Sumyk, Former Coach of Victoria Azarenka

      “A must have, compelling read. The second edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible is a go-to guide to raising world class athletes & young adults. I highly recommend it.”

      Peter Smith, USC Men’s Tennis Coach, 5-Time NCAA Champions

      The Tennis Parent’s Bible (2nd Edition) brings clarity to the often terrifying journey of raising a champion. If you read only one book this year… This is the one.”

      Dave Fish, Harvard University Men’s Tennis Coach

      “The Tennis Parent’s Bible is a must read for any competitive tennis family. This book should be on each parent’s night stand and in every coach’s racket bag.

      Craig Tiley, Tournament Director Australian Open, Director of Tennis, Tennis Australia

      “There are few people who have earned as much respect in the tennis world. Frank is a positive visionary.”

      Dick Gould, Stanford University (The most successful coach in college tennis history.)

      “The Triangle between player, coach, and parent is full of speed bumps and sharp curves! Everyone wants to accelerate and speed ahead to the supposed finish line. Too often what should be a fun and rewarding journey gets forgotten. kudos to Frank for providing a roadmap to developing a better young tennis player, and a better relationship with their coaches and parents forever.

      This is a great resource for every coach who wants to develop great players and most importantly, responsible young adults.”

      Chuck Gill, President USPTA

      “This book is excellent. Parents need it. Coaches must have it! Broad topics with one goal: to make athlete successful.”

      Marcin Bieniek, Tennis Island Poland

      “Frank Giampaolo has created a masterpiece for the competitive junior tennis player’s parents.  The Tennis Parent Bible, in its’ second edition, clearly spells out what tennis parents need to know and understand about how to navigate their tennis playing children through this maze of highly competitive and  performance driven tennis.  Don’t think about this one!  Just read it!”

      Lane Evans, USPTA Elite Professional, iTPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist

      “Frank is one of the most knowledgeable tennis coaches in the country. He has written, in my professional opinion, the best and most comprehensive tennis book for parents that I’ve read in my 55 –year tennis career.”

      Desmond Oon, Ph.D., Former Davis Cup Coach (Republic of Singapore), Author, Master Pro USPTA

      “A first-class book from a first-class coach. Frank is an encyclopedia of tennis knowledge, has extraordinary talents to share and is a model of professionalism. When all of these components come together, an excellent book such as The Tennis Parents Bible appears.

      By educating yourself, your children will have better results. This book is a must read for parents to understand how to educate themselves and to appreciate the extensive process they, their children and their coaches are undergoing while their children are developing their tennis skills.”

      Shaul Zohar, Manager, Kiryat Shmona Israel Tennis Center

      The Tennis Parents Bible should be mandatory reading (with an annual rotating online quiz) that’s required for ALL PARENTS for their children to play in USTA events! Seriously. If parent training was required, it could change this sport in a powerful way for generations!”

      Joe Dinoffer, President, Oncourt Offcourt, Ltd., USPTA and PTR Master Professional, Dallas, Tx.

      “Reading The Tennis Parents Bible is like having a delicious conversation with a tennis guru who is generously sharing all of his knowledge, results and lessons learned. As a former tennis coach I’ve recommended this to hundreds of tennis families who come back to me within days overjoyed and excited. They feel like they finally can put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Quite simply it’s your go to guide that is already a classic must-read for every coach and tennis parent.”

      Ian Bishop, CEO of Coachseek, New Zealand

      “If you’re a parent who thinks you already know all there is to know…hold on, because you’re in for a bumpy ride.  This book is like turning a light on in a darkened room. I highly recommend it to any parent or coach serious about maximizing player potential.”

      Angel Lopez, USPTA Master Professional, PTR Certified, Angel Lopez Tennis Academy

      “I have been involved with tennis for 60 years and I have witnessed the development of the modern game. Frank has put together the most complete manual for Parents, coaches and players. I learned a lot from this book. It’s a must for every Parent and Coach who want to make the least amount of mistakes.”

      Carlos A. Kirmayr, Centro De Treinamento Kirmayr, Brazil

      “My favorite thing about Frank Giampaolo is his willingness to tell it like it is, no sugar-coating. We parents are sometimes treated too delicately by our child’s tennis coach for fear of upsetting the status quo. I know I can always rely on Frank to be brutally honest in our interviews and conversations which helps ParentingAces readers do a much better job of navigating the Junior Tennis Journey.”

      Lisa Stone, ParentingAces.com

      “Frank is a skilled lecturer & a top teacher. Now as an author, Frank has written one of the most important developmental books I’ve seen in my 60 years of teaching. This should be required reading for every inspiring parent, player or coach!”

      The Late Vic Braden’s Review of the First Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible