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Parents have enough to think about on a day-to-day basis, so finding the right activity for your child shouldn\u2019t be an added stress. If your child is showing an interest in tennis there are certain factors to consider and questions you should ask yourself to ensure a positive experience. Does your child already show potential and enthusiasm for the sport? Are they only looking to have a bit of fun with friends? Here is what you need to know prior to setting up kids tennis lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Define Your Child’s Tennis Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the most basic level, there are two types of children who are looking to take tennis lessons. Children who are competitive and driven and children who have shown an interest in tennis but are looking mostly to have fun. Both sets of students will be looking for wildly different experiences on the tennis court. Besides their individual motivations, you must consider what their short-term or long-term goals are as well as their skill level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hyper competitive player may be looking for lessons 4 or 5 times a week in preparation for a tournament so an open schedule as well as experience is necessary. A more casual player may be looking to take one lesson a week but all summer so that requires a specific set of needs as well. Ultimately, understanding your child\u2019s skill level alongside their future goals is the most important factor when deciding on a coach. There are very different coaches for a player looking to win matches vs those looking to have a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Understanding a Coaches Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the differences between coaches is the next step. Besides experience there are many characteristics that make a particular coach better for a particular type of player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with Competitive Tennis Player<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A coach who can impart solid fundamentals and proper technique is key to any player’s tennis foundation. Besides just knowledgeable, you want a tennis coach who is enthusiastic but also someone who will challenge your child. Again, you know your child best when it comes to getting the most out of an activity. For competitive and hyper focused children, a consistent challenge will keep them engaged and excited to keep learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is however, a fine balance between challenges, fun, and pressure. As a parent, it is important to not heap too much on a child and finding the right coach is part of that. The best instructors are able to find that happy medium. Miranda Kaye, an experienced researching working in sport psychology, wrote in a research paper titled Faculty Research: Pressure to win discourages youth in sports<\/a><\/em> that “parents\u2019 focus on their youth athletes not doing worse than they have in the past may be less pressure-filled, and in turn less disruptive, than a parent focused on beating, or not losing, to other athletes.” Looking for a coach who is a former player, at the junior, collegiate, or professional level or may be better equipped to provide healthy insight into moving past losses and setbacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on your child\u2019s age<\/a>, there may also be a physical condition requirement to keep up with your children\u2019s performance. If they are a more advanced junior player, you may want to choose someone to keep up with them on the court. There are plenty of older instructors who can absolutely get the most out of your child\u2019s game, just don\u2019t be disappointed when they aren\u2019t conducting intense hitting lessons. You will have to decide what is important. Look for coaches with certifications, such as USPTA or PTR, because it indicates they\u2019re serious about improving their own coaching abilities. Ultimately, it\u2019s about understanding what your child is looking to achieve at that moment in their tennis journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with Casual Tennis Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t need the most expensive or experienced coach. It is important that your coach is of course able to teach the fundamentals but maybe more importantly, find a way to have fun. If they just want to enjoy tennis as a recreational sport then their comfort with the coach is the top priority. Some children just want to be among friends while beginners can be self conscious around others. Try out both types of lessons to see what environment, coach, and level of attention they prefer.  Implementing games help drill down the fundamentals in a seamless manner. Similar to hiding healthy vegetables in a child\u2019s dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Personality Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have figured out your child\u2019s goals and the skill of the coach required, you\u2019ll want to consider intangibles. The most qualified coach with the most years experience doesn\u2019t always mean the perfect fit. Consider the personality that will gel the most with your child. You know your child the best. Finding the balance between coaching cv and personality is key. Be sure to read reviews of coaches to get a sense of their personality and chat with them before agreeing to work together. Coaches are used to questions from parents so take that time to assess the coaches personality for compatibility with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Besides communication with your child on the court, communication with you off the court may be just as important. You should get plenty of insight from your child but the real assessment of how lessons are going may come from the coach. You\u2019ll be relying on a good communicator to help you and your child understand not only their current ability but future plans. Besides discussing your child\u2019s tennis needs and advancements, you\u2019ll want clear communication when it comes to locations and schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Evaluate Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may feel like you found the perfect coach who is saying all the right things, but you\u2019ll want them to prove it too. Besides discussing the lessons with your child and coach, it\u2019s important for you to watch lessons as well. You will learn alot not just about your child\u2019s skill level and improvement but also how the coach interacts with your child. You may not be able to see progress in the first few lessons but you will certainly be able to observe body language, motivation techniques, and if they utilize positive reinforcement or not. You\u2019ve done your due diligence, you\u2019ve made the proper evaluations, but seeing it in action may change your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important questions you want to ask yourself is, \u201cIs my child enjoying their time on the court?\u201d This is true for advanced, intermediate, and beginner children. As we\u2019ve discussed, there are big differences when it comes to the ability of the coach but a good dose of patience will go a long way no matter the child. A patient coach is much more likely to make a child at ease and allow them to enjoy their time on the court. If you think either your child or coach are getting easily frustrated, what\u2019s the point? The most progress will be made if everyone involved is having a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully now you\u2019ll be able to make a more educated decision when it comes to your child\u2019s tennis game. Whether they are looking to become a college tennis star or they are trying to learn a fun sport with their buddies, there is a coach out there perfect for your child. Understanding which coach is best suited to your child\u2019s needs makes looking for that perfect coach that much easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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