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Does Your Athlete Know Their Game?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by in Maximizing Tennis Potential, The Tennis Parent's Bible

The following post is an excerpt from the Second Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible NOW available through most online retailers!  Click Here to Order

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When parents and coaches say, “Just go out and play your game!” Most athletes do not even know what their game is? 

Identifying and rehearsing the Top Seven Patterns that are played most proficiently will help the athlete maximize potential at a quicker rate. Does your athlete know their game? 

TOP SEVEN PATTERNS

 

1) Top Service Pattern: Deuce Side (2 Ball Sequence)

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2) Top Service Pattern: Add Side (2 Ball Sequences)

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3) Top Service Position & Return Pattern Versus 1st Serve

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4) Top Service Return Position & Shot Option Versus 2nd Serve

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5) Top Rally Pattern to Get the Opponent Vulnerable

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6) Top Short Ball Option

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7) Top Net Rushing Pattern

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Posted on November 23, 2018 by in eBook Special

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The Tennis Parent’s Bible 2nd Edition Available for Pre-Order

Posted on January 13, 2016 by in The Second Edition of The Tennis Parent's Bible

“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 IllustratedJOHN QUOTE PHOTO

 

 

 

The following post is a Q & A excerpt from the Second Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible available for pre-order now! (Pre-order yours with Amazon and email Linda the receipt at lindateresag@hotmail.com and get two free gifts for immediate download.)

QUESTION: Why does my child play great in practice but horrible in matches?

Frank: Here’s the scenario that plays out at every club around the world.

Friday, the day before a local junior event, John the young hitting pro carefully feeds balls waist level, in Nathan’s perfect strike zone. Nathan doesn’t even have to move and hits like a champ. The pro is essentially playing “catch” right to little Nathan. On the way home, Nate says, “Man, I’m on fire! Tennis is easy! Forget the open tourney, I’m going pro!”

Saturday morning rolls around and little Nate’s opponent isn’t as nice as the club’s assist pro. His opponent’s playing “keep away” from him…not catch! His opponent is wisely keeping balls above Nathans shoulders out of his primary strike zone. He’s hitting away from Nathan instead of right to him! Nathan goes down in flames. After the match Nate says, “I don’t get it, I was on fire yesterday.”

Practicing in the manner in which you are expected to perform is a battle cry heard at my workshops daily. There is a totally different set of skills that provide “competitive” confidence versus simply hitting.

“The essence of a champion doesn’t simply lie in their strokes but in their head and heart.”

No question, developing sound fundamentals is a critical element of success. However to improve your child’s ability to perform under stress, it is in their best interest to switch from 100 percent stroke repetition practice to include metal/emotion strategy repetition. Organize a meeting with your athlete’s coach and ask him/her to replace some of the fundamental stroke production hours with mental/emotional skill set development.black_ebook_design2

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Excerpt from the Second Edition Tennis Parent’s Bible

Posted on January 10, 2016 by in The Second Edition of The Tennis Parent's Bible

“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 AzarenkaSAM QUOTE PHOTO

 

 

 

The following post is a Q & A excerpt from the Second Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible available for pre-order now!

QUESTION: Why is avoiding performance anxiety in practice bad?

Frank: Avoiding stress in practice only magnifies a player’s performance anxiety during future competition. This avoidance keeps competition scary and uncomfortable and fuels the athlete’s lingering self-doubt.

“Players are actually increasing their anxieties by dodging their fears.”

Every time a player side steps their issues, the thoughts of possible failure multiply into a serious lack of confidence and self-esteem. Their apprehension and fear of competition will actually increase until they agree to stop avoiding their fears.

Psychologists report that the central nervous system decreases its arousal state with extended exposure to the same stimuli. In other words, if one’s nervous system isn’t overly aroused any more… it stops experiencing excessive performance anxiety.

Familiar things get boring. This is human nature. So, the best way for players to alleviate their performance anxieties is through exposure not avoidance.

If your child has performance anxieties, ask them to review with their coach the below facts regarding avoiding anxiety:

Five Avoiding Anxiety Consequences:

1) Avoidance eliminates exposure and experiencing the harmless reality of a tennis match.

2) Avoidance clutters the mind and steals any real analysis of the facts.

3) Avoidance eliminates repetition and the chance to see the event as actually routine.

4) Avoidance stops the practice of the actual protocols so there is no mastery of skills.

5) Avoidance kills true mastery and mastery is what decreases future failures.

Another way to look at the effects of avoiding anxieties is that it magnifies ignorance and multiplies fear, nervousness, uncertainty, distress and disorganization. Although confronting performance anxieties is difficult, it’s the exposure that brings empowerment. So, exposure is the most potent medicine for performance anxiety.

Contact: Frank Giampaolo
FGSA@earthlink.net
www.MaximizingTennisPotential.com

Pre-Orders Now Available

Posted on January 4, 2016 by in The Second Edition of The Tennis Parent's Bible

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The Second Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible

 is now available for pre-orders on Amazon!

 

 

What the Experts are Saying…

Posted on December 18, 2015 by in The Second Edition of The Tennis Parent's Bible

The following post is a quote for the soon to be released second edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible!

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“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

 

Contact Frank Giampaolo
FGSA@earthlink.net
www.MaximizingTennisPotential.com

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words…

Posted on December 14, 2015 by in Maximizing Tennis Potential

Congratulations Isa, Katelyn, Isabela And Jenna On the Successes
That Come With Hard Work and Dedication! 

Spectacular performances are proceeded by spectacular preparation. Begin developing the hidden mental & emotional skill sets early like these young ladies and begin to raise athletic royalty.

Although these gals are literally a world apart they all share 3 things in common: Commitment to Frank’s Customized Developmental Plan; Fortunate to have World Class Tennis Parents; A Room Full of Trophies!

Jenna ThompsonJENNA Thompson

Won girls 14 National/Sectional North Carolina.

Isabela ThornhillIsabela Thornhill

Isabela’s first 14’s victory, won singles and doubles title at the Treasure Oaks, Ocean Springs MS tournament.

Katelyn SmithKatelyn Smith

Indian Wells Thanksgiving Tournament L6, Girls 12s Champion.

Isa waringIsa Waring

Regional tournament,Tennis Federation of Catalonia, Spain

Parents, start 2016 with a Customized Developmental Plan and hold on for the rocket ride to the top.

 

What the Experts are Saying…

Posted on November 25, 2015 by in The Tennis Parent's Bible

The following post is a testimonial for second edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible soon to be released! Thanks for visiting, Frank

Frank Giampaolo

“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, Brasil

 

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FGSA@earthlink.net
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What the Experts are Saying…

Posted on November 21, 2015 by in The Tennis Parent's Bible

The following quote is an industry testimonial for Frank’s soon to be released the Second Edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible. Thanks for visiting, Frank Frank Giampaolo

 

“Frank’s Tennis Bible for Parent’s is exactly that, a complete guide to every factor you might want to consider in helping your tennis playing child have the best possible outcomes. Most of the best outcomes will be the life lessons that are learned along the way, and this work covers that. Not every player will be a pro, and this book accounts for the different paths players may take. Coach Giampaolo also does an expert job creating scenarios in which players can get stuck in a certain mindset, showing different ways to approach playing the game. His solutions are spot on. Players and coaches will also be blessed in reading this work.”

Bill Patton

Frank Giampaolo
www.maximizingtennispotential.com
FGSA@earthlink.net

Avoid Negative Pre-Match Communication

Posted on November 18, 2015 by in The Tennis Parent's Bible

The following post is an excerpt from soon to be released second edition of The Tennis Parent’s Bible.  Thanks for visiting, Frank Giampaolo

PRE-MATCH COMMUNICATIONFrank Giampaolo

Successful coaches and perceptive parents know that nonverbal communication is the single most powerful form of communication. People don’t need to say anything for their stress, nervousness, and anxiety to be felt and adopted by others. Before matches, smart players are trying to morph into their competitive “performance goal” state of mind. Parents, if you feel that a spouse or coach is unknowingly sabotaging your child’s pre-match positive mind set, ask them to please read this section with you. The following section lists  inappropriate match-day topics for both coaches and parents.

“Negative thoughts only go away once they’re replaced by positive thoughts.”

 

Inappropriate Pre-Match Communication 

Negative: Discussing the need for a perfect performance.

Negative: Explaining why today’s match is the most important of your career.

Negative: Describing the consequences of the outcome, such as the player’s spot in the team’s lineup, the team’s position in the overall league rankings, or the individual’s position in the overall rankings.

Negative: Detailing how much time or money has been spent on their career.

Negative: Informing your child that “the opponents ranked 98 spots ahead of us.”

Negative: Informing your child that “She’s top 3 in the nation and just won the Super Nationals and is essentially unbeatable.

Negative: Reminding them that today’s match will be a huge win for us.

Negative: Listing all the good players the opponent has already beaten.

Negative: Talking about what others will say “if you win or if you lose.”

Negative: Hinting that “If you win your ranking will skyrocket into the top 20 . . . if you don’t blow it.”

Negative: Giving last-minute negative advice such as reminding your athlete about all their weaknesses that still needs to be corrected.

Parents and coaches, I’d like to offer this reminder once again, please don’t tell your junior athlete to suppress a harmful thought, such as reminding them not to double fault. The human brain doesn’t work that way. The more they try to block it out, the larger it looms. Instead, ask them to simply replace the negative thought with a useful, positive proactive thought and the negative thought dies out quietly. Such as “Here we go, toss to my spot and here comes a huge big kick serve.”

 

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