Vic Braden: The legacy of a coach, researcher and visionary
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v23i65.110Keywords:
coaching, instruction, vision, humour, legacyAbstract
Vic Braden, one of the greatest tennis coaches of all time, passed away in October 2014. Braden was a player, teacher, coach, psychologist, journalist and author. However, above all, he was a major force in tennis due to his vision which influences how tennis is taught at all levels. This article is a reflection on some of the facets of his career through the books and resources he produced. “Vic Braden doesn’t just teach you how to play tennis; he teaches you how to love it”.
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Braden, V. et Bruns, B. (1976). Vic Braden’s Tennis for the Future.
Braden, V. et Bruns, B. (1982). Teaching Children Tennis the Vic Braden Way.
Braden, V. et Bruns, B. (1990). Vic Braden’s Quick Fixes: Expert Cures for Common Tennis Problems. Little Brown & Co. NY
Braden, V. et Wool, R. (1993). Vic Braden’s Mental Tennis: How to Psych Yourself to a Winning Game. Little Brown & Co. NY.
Braden, V. et Bruns, B. (1996). Vic Braden’s Laugh and Win at Doubles. Little Brown & Co. NY.
Braden, V. et Bruns, B. (1998). Tennis 2000: Strokes, Strategy, and Psychology for a Lifetime. Little Brown & Co. NY.
Braden, V. et Philipps, L. (1986). Sportsathon: Puzzles, Jokes, Facts & Games (Puffin story books).
Braden, V. (2012). If I’m Only 22, How Come I’m 82?—Tennis Is More than Just a Sport.
Martin, C., Pestre, B. et Peter, J. (2014). Les technologies au service de l’analyse technique – Hommage à Gil de Kermadec, ITF CSSR, 62, 17-18.
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