The mental component of tennis – Sportsmanship
12/15/2009 | Written by: uspta
Click Video Highlight:
The mental component of tennis – Sportsmanship
Video description:
Check out the video clip titled “The mental component of tennis – Sportsmanship,” taken from USPTA’s On Court television show and featuring USPTA Master Professionals Jim Loehr, David Porter and Jim Parker. In this video, each of these three renowned coaches defines sportsmanship and how important it is to instill the values of positive sportsmanship in a player.
Tip:
Good sportsmanship in a player means having the kind of character and conduct to react graciously during competition. It is important for a player to show good sportsmanship in both victory and defeat. This means sincerely congratulating an opponent when the opponent has won the match and not gloating or acting pompously toward an opponent when the player has won a match.
Not only does sportsmanship say a lot about a player on court, but it also speaks volumes for the character of that player off the court. As a coach, it is important for you to help instill positive values in a young, developing player. Tennisresources.com offers a number of one-on-one video interviews featuring some of the world’s most accomplished tennis-teaching professionals speaking on the subject of sportsmanship and its importance to a player’s game. To access these resources, visit www.tennisresources.com and enter the word “sportsmanship” into the Quick Search field.
New content is added to the site every week, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to access this valuable library of tennis education. Members who sign up for a premium membership have access to all of the exclusive materials found within the search engine. Visit www.tennisresources.com and register today!
