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Junior Tennis, Mental Skills, For Parents Jean-Yves Aubone Junior Tennis, Mental Skills, For Parents Jean-Yves Aubone

How to Deal with Cheating in Junior Tennis

Bad line calls in junior tennis are an unfortunate but common occurrence. Whether it’s an intentional bad line call or an honest mistake, dealing with it can be frustrating for players and parents. In this blog, we’ll cover strategies for addressing cheating in a way that fosters fairness, personal growth, sportsmanship, and a healthier experience.

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Junior Tennis, Mental Skills, For Parents Jean-Yves Aubone Junior Tennis, Mental Skills, For Parents Jean-Yves Aubone

The Sportsmanship Every Junior Tennis Player Needs to See

In sports, results takes center stage, and highlights focus on flashy moments. Sportsmanship is usualy mentioned when rules are broken or fights occur. If winning and controversy get all the attention, how can we teach kids that character matters most? Yosuke Watanuki recently gave us a prime example of sportsmanship that every young athlete should see.

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The Difference Between A Good Attitude & A Champion’s Attitude

“A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t” - Jack Dempsey

It’s a hard thing to explain to someone if they haven’t gone through something incredibly difficult and challenging, and refused to back down. It can also seem like an unfair thing to explain to a young athlete, but it’s a necessary thing for them to learn.

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Learn To Compete WITH Your Nerves

"Five minutes before entering the central office, I suddenly felt really bad, extremely nervous. I started to cry. I even had to go throw up a bit.” Stan Wawrinka discussing his emotions before walking on the court for the 2016 US Open final. He won the match and the title.

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