Frank Giampaolo is a veteran author who's acclaimed book, The Tennis Parent's Bible (www.thetennisparentsbible.com), is being used by ITF leaders, academy directors, parents, and coaches worldwide. Giampaolo's innovative approach has earned him numerous honors, including being named the 2001 USPTA Southern California Tennis Director of the Year and being voted a top teaching professional in consecutive years by Southern California Tennis & Golf magazine. Giampaolo founded the Mental-Emotional Tennis Workshop in 2002; since then, participants in the program have gone on to win more than 71 U.S. national titles. His students have won ATP and WTA Tour singles and doubles titles. Giampaolo pioneered the Tennis Parents Workshop in 1998 and has conducted seminars throughout the United States, Mexico, Australia, and Canada. Additionally, he hosts a blog site, www.tennisparentsolutions.com. Frank is a popular international speaker. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, Fox Sports, OCN World Team Tennis, Tennis Canada, and Tennis Australia. His instructional articles have appeared in Tennis View magazine, USPTA Coaching Publications, The Active Network, Parenting Aces, Tennis One, Tennis Australia, and Tennis New Zealand. He currently runs workshops at his high-performance training facility in Southern California. Giampaolo lives in Laguna Niguel, California. Jon Levey has been working in sport media since 1998. From 2000 to 2009 he was a senior editor at Tennis magazine; five of those years were dedicated to handling all copy for the instruction section. Jon has edited hundreds of instructional articles with top coaches and former players such as Nick Bollettieri, Paul Annacone, Brad Gilbert, Nick Saviano, Stan Smith, and Tracy Austin. Jon also served as coauthor with Chris Evert on her chapter in the ESPN book Fathers & Daughters & Sports (2010). Levey lives Greenwich, Connecticut.
Description
Part I Athlete Assessment Chapter 1 Player Profiles Chapter 2 Stroke and Tactical Evaluations Chapter 3 Physical Fitness and Emotional Stability Evaluations Part II Skill Development Chapter 4 Ground Strokes Chapter 5 Volleys Chapter 6 Serves Chapter 7 Returns of Serve Chapter 8 Specialty Shots Part III The Mental Factor Chapter 9 Tactical and Strategic Execution Chapter 10 Environmental Intangibles Part IV Physical and Mental Preparation Chapter 11 Emotional Factors Chapter 12 Movement and Fitness Factors Part V Practice and Planning Chapter 13 Organization and Scheduling Chapter 14 Match Preparation Chapter 15 Video Analysis and Match Charting
Reviews
"Championship Tennis is a terrific read and learning tool for any and every tennis player." Paul Annacone-- Traveling Coach to ATP No. 1 Roger Federer "Championship Tennis is an in-depth resource for improving tennis technique and match preparation. Frank Giampaolo shows players how to develop their individual games and reach their potential." Sam Sumyk-- Traveling Coach to WTA No. 1 Victoria Azarenka "I've worked with Jon for many years, and he knows his tennis. If you're looking to master every stroke, dominate opponents, and up your overall game, Championship Tennis is a must-have." Chris Evert-- Tennis Legend and Winner of 18 Grand Slam Titles "For decades, Frank Giampaolo and I have been focused on finding ways to maximize tennis. Championship Tennis shares the best and latest discoveries." Vic Braden-- Legendary Tennis Coach, USTA Midwest Hall of Fame, USPTA Coach of the Year "Frank is at the forefront of providing aspiring athletes and instructors with the right information for success in tennis. In Championship Tennis, you will benefit greatly from his innovative and practical approach to tennis." Craig Tiley-- Director of Tennis, Tennis Australia, Former Head Coach of NCAA Men's Tennis Championship Team