Be the
parent your
player needs.
Tennis is hard. Tennis parenting is harder. The Parent Playbook gives you a clear framework for development stages, choosing coaches, picking tournaments, the college pathway, and supporting your player without burning them out.
What's inside
How Tennis Development Works
The four stages of development — and why most players struggle from skipping steps, not from a lack of talent.
Competitive Systems Explained
USTA, UTR and ITF in plain English — what each one actually is, who it's for, and when it matters.
Choosing the Right Coach
Questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to tell a great teacher from someone who used to be a great player.
Choosing Tournaments
Tournament selection rules — match the right events to your player's level and goals, not just the closest schedule.
College Recruiting Pathway
How recruiting actually works — UTR, contact, video, academics, and the real timeline from age 13 to signing day.
Parent Role in Development
What to say (and not say) on the drive home — and how to partner with your coach instead of competing with them.
Mindset & Burnout
Spot the warning signs early. Keep your kid in love with the game for the long run.
Also covered
High School Tennis
When it helps, when it hurts, and how to think about it alongside your development plan.
Development Timeline
What to focus on at every age — Beginner, Junior, Competitive, Elite.
Common Mistakes
The expensive parent mistakes — and exactly how to avoid each one.
Final Principles
The handful of ideas that hold the whole playbook together.
Parent Playbook
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