What I hate about Junior tennis. Kids, read this

[barringer97]

Originally Posted by Tennisstringz

You're talking about ten to fifteen years ago? It seemed a bit easier then. Better funded and less foreignors. You got a full ride? Then you were probably from Cali and ranked in the top 50 nationally. Did you get your first choice?

Your child has a much better chance in tennis or football because he has a coach for a parent and he doesn t have to shell out $50 to $100 everytime he wants a lesson. Imagine erasing everytime you hit with your son or everytime he hit in your groups or with a connection you have... Now where is he in his tennis development?

Oh I agree, just pointing out my kids have a way better shot in tennis then any other sport because of me.

[paulmaben]

tennismom,

I agree with you. Gotta have balance. My wife is in charge of music. Two of the triplets play piano and are doing very well. They do Suzuki method and my wife is a very skilled musician who is able to train them. My other son is a violinist and he is taught by a teacher and my wife. We have tried other sports such as t-ball and soccer, but the kids just don't like them. They all enjoy art and have some talent there too. It is a juggling act.

[10ismom]

Originally Posted by paulmaben

tennismom,

I agree with you. Gotta have balance. My wife is in charge of music. Two of the triplets play piano and are doing very well. They do Suzuki method and my wife is a very skilled musician who is able to train them. My other son is a violinist and he is taught by a teacher and my wife. We have tried other sports such as t-ball and soccer, but the kids just don't like them. They all enjoy art and have some talent there too. It is a juggling act.

That's awesome!
Your home is full of happy little athletes, budding musical talents and artists then. You must be proud of them and.... I'm sure, they are proud of their own achievements too.
Best of Luck. : )

[Tennisstringz]

Originally Posted by barringer97

That is completely not true.

I am a parent and I played Division 1 tennis and coached for multiple years (and I'm 6'1" and white).

My child has a MUCH better chance earning a full ride in tennis than in football or basketball...that's for sure.

You are 6'1 and white. Could you get your speed to 4,6 in the forty? With much less effort than it would take to develop a 120 mph serve. I could get you a full D1 football scholarship in the MAC as a safety after four years of high school football. Unless you are a wimp.

It doesn't take that much for football. I know our high school sends one a year to D1, and some to d2 or 1aa. Tennis? None yet.

[tennisplayer1993]

I can relate to #1. Lost a semifinal of a tournament just because the other guy was giving bogus calls on a clay court even though I could clearly see it hit the line and he would call it out. I got sick of it halfway through the match and just stopped questioning his calls. He was also considerably bigger than me and scared me a bit. I lost that match because of a lot of unfair calls on his part.

[barringer97]

Originally Posted by Tennisstringz

You are 6'1 and white. Could you get your speed to 4,6 in the forty? With much less effort than it would take to develop a 120 mph serve. I could get you a full D1 football scholarship in the MAC as a safety after four years of high school football. Unless you are a wimp.

It doesn't take that much for football. I know our high school sends one a year to D1, and some to d2 or 1aa. Tennis? None yet.

I disagree, mainly because I have been clocked at 130mph.

I have plenty of friends that could run a 4.6 40 with good size and no one is getting full rides...in fact, not even walk ons.

[chalkflewup]

Originally Posted by tennisplayer1993

I can relate to #1. Lost a semifinal of a tournament just because the other guy was giving bogus calls on a clay court even though I could clearly see it hit the line and he would call it out. I got sick of it halfway through the match and just stopped questioning his calls. He was also considerably bigger than me and scared me a bit. I lost that match because of a lot of unfair calls on his part.

Too bad. Consider this match a learning experience! If you were my kid, this is what I`d tell you...

1) Don`t let his size bother you.
2) Don`t let his calls get to you. Stay calm. Get a ref.
3) You did not lose the match because of unfair calls. You lost because you let him walk all over you. Life is no different. You have to learn to fight for yourself because if you don`t, nobody else will.
4) Losers make excuses. Winners make adjustments.

[tennisplayer1993]

Originally Posted by chalkflewup

Too bad. Consider this match a learning experience! If you were my kid, this is what I`d tell you...

1) Don`t let his size bother you.
2) Don`t let his calls get to you. Stay calm. Get a ref.
3) You did not lose the match because of unfair calls. You lost because you let him walk all over you. Life is no different. You have to learn to fight for yourself because if you don`t, nobody else will.
4) Losers make excuses. Winners make adjustments.

Love the last two statements. Thanks

[Tennis_Stringman]

Well if you get good grades and have a high national ranking, junior tennis will get you off the fence and into the school you want to go to. I have seen many very good players not have the opportunity to attend a strong academic school because their grades were mediocre. You play for the love of the sport and enjoy playing a lifelong sport. Any parent/player who is playing for a D-1 scholarship will certainly be disappointed. There is not enough money to go around and you will always spend more that what it"s worth.