Remember parents and coaches are team members: Team work is required
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v19i55.383Keywords:
Parent, Coach, Player DevelopmentAbstract
This article features a study that was recently conducted in Australia with parents and coaches of Australia’s top 10 professional female tennis players. The study’s results highlight that parent and coach consider the other to be complementary and valuable team members who are focused on their player’s well-being and pursuit of excellence.
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Young, J.A. and Pearce. A.J. (2011). The dynamic role of elite coach: Player and coach perspectives. Medicine and Science in Tennis, 16(1), 26-30.
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