9. Tennis Competition

A stepping stone to being a top athlete is to participate in tennis competitions or tournaments.

Here is an approach to competition:

1 - Take the turtle approach - go slow but go further. First enter lower level tournaments, where you can gain confidence, practice and develop skills

2 - Tennis competition is like eating if you eat too much too fast you get indigestion. Be sparing with competition, grow stronger and play more

3 - Winning is important but never put it first! Develop skills and compete fiercely and you will win.

4 - On the tennis court you are your own best friend - NEVER put yourself down in any way.

5 - Respect your opponent and yourself in competition-you will win and lose - but your self-esteem will always be high

6 - If no one gives you praise because you lost, do not feel bad, give yourself a pat on the back, smile and say; darn it, I gave it my best, but my opponent was better today, I am going for a run now and do some exercises to be better the next time!

7 - Never, ever give up! You can turn around any match even with match points against you

8 - In most tennis matches one plays as well as the opponent allows him to. So do not make your opponent look good by playing the way he likes.  Always play the shots that least please your opponent.

9 - As your tennis level raises in quality so should the level of the tournaments you play.  As you are ready to go to the next level, so is the toughness from your opponents and you will have to work harder to meet the new challenges offered.

10. Never play mindless tennis, learn to win and you will be a winner. Successful tennis players know how to win.

Here is an excellent resource for those of you making college your choice A College Tennis Guide

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Here is a good A College Tennis Guide

Useful Tennis links:

ATP Calendar  -  ATP Challenger Tour   -   ATP Legends Tour  ITF Men's Tour

WTA Tournaments -  ITF Women's Tour

ITF  Juniors   -   ETA Juniors

USTA Development  - French Tennis Federation  Tennis Australia  British Tennis

Here are some books you might like to read to help you with your tennis lessons, your training and your competition:

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