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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-17-2012, 08:00 PM

Replies: 62

Johan Kriek tennis academy

Views: 6,952

Posted By CoachDad

Okay, I quit....for good. I have no idea why I...

Okay, I quit....for good.

I have no idea why I bothered coming back to the forum. No matter what is posted, even with first hand information, posters just disagree with every single point in every...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-17-2012, 10:45 AM

Replies: 4

NorCal kid wins Easter Bowl ITF....

Views: 1,426

Posted By CoachDad

He also had been quite ill last year so what an...

He also had been quite ill last year so what an amazing job the kid did getting back into form!

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-17-2012, 10:37 AM

Replies: 6

Balance between power/topspin at young age?

Views: 1,564

Posted By CoachDad

Each kid is different, you can only speak for...

Each kid is different, you can only speak for yours. I have seen a good number of 7 year olds who respond great to 'Bill Parcells" type coaching.....loud, joking, a tad teasing like...."you are...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-17-2012, 10:17 AM

Replies: 62

Johan Kriek tennis academy

Views: 6,952

Posted By CoachDad

Be very careful. I worked at the same club in...

Be very careful. I worked at the same club in Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch as Johan a few years back. Mediocre coach at best for the money.....not a bad coach, just nothing special that warrants the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-14-2012, 09:47 AM

Replies: 11

USTA Development system is not the only one struggling to produce

Views: 1,312

Posted By CoachDad

I went through the top 30 men and most are...

I went through the top 30 men and most are 5'10-6'2". Not exactly freaks.

The women are a different story, more of the top players are much taller than average.

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-14-2012, 09:45 AM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

Last time I checked this board was for tennis...

Last time I checked this board was for tennis kids and parents who are serious about tennis. I would guess parents and kids who come here are not the vast majority who just want to play tennis in...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-14-2012, 09:14 AM

Replies: 61

How to choose a tennis coach.

Views: 5,208

Posted By CoachDad

Exactly....everyone who wants to can 'get into'...

Exactly....everyone who wants to can 'get into' IMG. The salespeople will toss the parents a token 'scholarship' or 'discount' which is really just full price.

For every full ride kid a IMG there...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-14-2012, 09:10 AM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

The kids who go on to more success do not worry...

The kids who go on to more success do not worry about playing 'real tennis' too soon. And even if they do compete, their coaches realize the real improvement comes with a proper designed practice,...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-14-2012, 09:05 AM

Replies: 8

All U12 will be GREEN BALL By June 2012

Views: 1,651

Posted By CoachDad

Hi Protour630.....good to see you back. In case...

Hi Protour630.....good to see you back. In case you do not know, this 'might be' the poster in your signature line.

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-13-2012, 09:31 AM

Replies: 38

What do you see? what to work on? appreciate!

Views: 2,948

Posted By CoachDad

I have had postings back and forth with ninaz in...

I have had postings back and forth with ninaz in the past, serious tennis parent with serious goals.

No offense, but I would bet 100 coaches would watch that video and see the backhand was too...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-13-2012, 08:34 AM

Replies: 38

What do you see? what to work on? appreciate!

Views: 2,948

Posted By CoachDad

It depends if the one hander is working for her. ...

It depends if the one hander is working for her. It appears quite defensive, she is almost relying on it as a slice to avoid busting it into the corner. This is common with juniors, the backhand...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-13-2012, 07:08 AM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

Look for head light, smaller grip size and lower...

Look for head light, smaller grip size and lower stiffness at that age. He should be using a 4-41/8 inch grip. Keep the stiffness under 70, under 65 is even better.

Wilson has some nice choices. ...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-13-2012, 06:54 AM

Replies: 51

Claremont I.T.F

Views: 4,836

Posted By CoachDad

After the last few tournaments, I think you have...

After the last few tournaments, I think you have seen rankings do mean something in the 18s. Lots of talented players in the 18s, both at the top of the ITF and the top of the national USTA...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-12-2012, 02:00 PM

Replies: 13

Are your kids always eager to go out and practice?

Views: 1,638

Posted By CoachDad

tennis5....eating chips and watching video games...

tennis5....eating chips and watching video games is a metaphor of course for inactivity. The childhood % of overweight kids in the US currently stands at 33% and rising. Obviously we need more...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-12-2012, 06:26 AM

Replies: 13

Are your kids always eager to go out and practice?

Views: 1,638

Posted By CoachDad

I agree. My overall point is that it is no crime...

I agree. My overall point is that it is no crime to demand participation in certain physical activities during childhood. And no crime in stacking the deck in the favor of tennis if that is what...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-12-2012, 05:22 AM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

I agree with your first 2 paragraphs. But I do...

I agree with your first 2 paragraphs.

But I do not agree with the last part. The worst thing you can do is feel the need for a kid to 'play tennis' to soon. Rick Macci, Sanchez Vicario and other...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-12-2012, 04:59 AM

Replies: 13

Are your kids always eager to go out and practice?

Views: 1,638

Posted By CoachDad

The part I agree with is the line "Let him choose...

The part I agree with is the line "Let him choose it"....but it should say let your boy or girl choose a sport.

I disagree that a kid's free time should be their own. Childhood obesity is rising...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-12-2012, 04:53 AM

Replies: 52

USTA taking over USPTA ?

Views: 5,949

Posted By CoachDad

Agree 100%.

Agree 100%.

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-11-2012, 12:37 PM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

Not sure what your problem is, you pull a quote...

Not sure what your problem is, you pull a quote from a post from 2 weeks ago?

Sorry, I have not read any posts on this thread in a while, certainly none of yours. I did not gain anything...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-11-2012, 06:22 AM

Replies: 70

26" racquets

Views: 6,348

Posted By CoachDad

Good for you Ga. I gave up on this thread. ...

Good for you Ga. I gave up on this thread. Macci, Sanchez-Casal, and myself will keep on producing our players using our methods and the rest can do their thing. They want to have kids hitting...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-11-2012, 05:07 AM

Replies: 61

How to choose a tennis coach.

Views: 5,208

Posted By CoachDad

I hear you Ga. Best of luck with her. We are...

I hear you Ga. Best of luck with her. We are moving down to Mission Bay/Boca this summer and will be right near Evert's and Macci's. Let us know next time you head to Rick's.

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-11-2012, 04:58 AM

Replies: 20

8-year old forehand please comment

Views: 1,606

Posted By CoachDad

Some responses to things posted here: 1. The...

Some responses to things posted here:

1. The grip size will not cause the T rex form. That being said, she should be using a 4-4 1/8 grip at most.

2. The only kids you need to 'teach' a closed...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-11-2012, 04:51 AM

Replies: 61

How to choose a tennis coach.

Views: 5,208

Posted By CoachDad

I hear you Ga. Eventually it has to come from...

I hear you Ga. Eventually it has to come from them to be great, especially as they approach age 12 or so. Lots of outside things creep into their lives socially. To sacrifice for tennis has to be...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-09-2012, 12:47 PM

Replies: 42

A Crazy Tennis Mom Gives Advice on Dealing with Losses

Views: 2,864

Posted By CoachDad

I can counter back and forth all day. A golf...

I can counter back and forth all day. A golf ball is not moving, 99.9% of people who play basketball at some point in their lives never dunk, I bet anyone could become a good archer if they started...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-09-2012, 12:38 PM

Replies: 20

8-year old forehand please comment

Views: 1,606

Posted By CoachDad

I told my daughter it would lead to smelly...

I told my daughter it would lead to smelly armpits and she stopped doing it very fast!

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