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HPTA - Tournaments

Hobson Performane Tennis Academy - Tournaments

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News Updates

• Academy end of summer party
• Tournament schedule
• Fall training startups
• New Saturday times and schedule for Eastside and Collins Hill.
• Recent tournament results

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HPTA - Saturday Training Schedule

Saturday Training Schedule

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Player Training Regimens

One of the most common questions we receive from parents is what kind of commitment is needed to get to a specific level. This article will help you understand the commitment needed at each level.

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Adequate Competition

From an early age, develop a healthy competitive philosophy.

Competition is not wrong - reaction of parent / coach is the problem.

• Performance v outcome goals should be stressed
• Fight or Flight - teach players how to fight
• Enjoy the challenge
• Learn from each match

Adequate Competition means:

• Sufficient matches where the result is in doubt
• 2:1 Win loss ratio (adaptable scheduling)
• Play on different surfaces / opponents

Career Path

1. Top 5/10 Juniors Nationally
2. ITF Junior World Ranking Circuit (Top 50)
3. Professional / US College / Club Tennis (France/Germany)

Link between success in Juniors and the Pros.

Player should be encouraged to play up for experience - but focus on each step until they prove themselves.

HPTA - Homeschooling

Hobsone Performance Tennis Academy Homeschooling

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Character - the Foundation of Excellence

Hobson Performance Tennis Academy - Character

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HPTA - Philosophy

Hobson Performance Tennis Academy - Philosophy

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Great Performers

Great performers in any arena have the ability to perform best WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS. How do we develop this ability ?

1. Get physically in great shape

2. Have routines and patterns to go when this time arrives

3. Set goals. Goalsetting leads to much higher levels of performance.

4. Practice under pressure. In practice situations make yourself play from 5-5, or play only in the battlezones (deuce).

5. Have success in matches when the score is close (and have the ability to recall the way you felt and played during this time).