LATEST RELEASE BY ROBERT DAVIS
ELEMENTS OF COACHING PROFESSIONAL TENNIS
In this book Robert Davis offers substantial proof that the difference between winning and losing a tennis match can be directly related to the quality of the coach.
The book is not an instruction book. At least not in the traditional tennis coaching instruction manual. Davis purposely omits chapters dedicated to the subjects of technical, mental, and physical training. Yet, according to Davis, there are other “basic elements” of coaching required: “There are some basic elements essential to coaching professional tennis players. The more knowledge and experience the coach possesses on leadership, competitive integrity, match play, tournament play, strategy and tactics, and tennis history, the greater his ability to maximize his players’ potential.”
According to Davis, “Coaching on the ATP Tour is not an exact science. What works for one coach and player, may very well not work for another. There is so much more to professional tennis coaching than what is visible on the surface. The best coaches seem to have a sixth sense of knowing which buttons to push when.”
Through the 198 pages of his book, Davis takes the reader alongside him as he travels the professional tennis tour. Whether it is behind the baseline during practice sessions, into the locker room post-match, or inside the homes of parent coaches. Also included are several dispatches from the ATP Challenger Tour. These vignettes paint a portrait of life on the pro tour that many tennis fans may not have seen. This book is recommended for any coach or player who has a strong desire to fully maximize their abilities. It is also recommended for parents of performance tennis players who would like to have a better understanding and oversight of the journey which lies ahead.
WHAT PEOPLE THINK
REVIEWS
Robert does a tremendous job of hitting on so many key topics. The areas touched will both enhance the likelihood of success on the courts , but the anecdotes and information will translate to success off the court . A terrific read, sit back and enjoy!
— Paul Annacone, Former coach of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, and currently, Taylor Fritz.
Robert’s book, ELEMENTS OF COACHING PROFESSIONAL TENNIS, is fascinating and the readers will truly enjoy reading it.
— Ivan Lendl, Winner of 8 Grand Slam singles titles, runner-up 11 times. Coach of Andy Murray.
The fundamentals of professional tennis are often forgotten in today’s individualism. However, ELEMENTS OF COACHING PROFESSIONAL TENNIS, prove that tennis matches are still won by good execution of the basics. Quality intensive training, hustling for every ball, and making fewer unforced errors than your opponent is what it takes to be your best.
— Dusan Vemic, Former coach of Novak Djokovic, Brandon Nakashima, and current head coach of Serbian Davis Cup team, and captain of Serbian BJK Cup team.
ELEMENTS OF COACHING PROFESSIONAL TENNIS will benefit not only coaches; but players and parents who are serious about becoming a professional. The case studies and different types of leadership show that there is more than one way to coach and that not all players respond the same. Robert’s book helped to refresh my knowledge about how to teach and help players achieve their best.
— Dmitry Tursunov, career-high World no. 20, Davis Cup champion 2006, and former coach of Ayrna Sabalenka and Annet Konteveit.