Great advice i got today

[ga tennis]

Yep I Agree Let The Past Be The Past!!!!!!

[Number1Coach]

Originally Posted by andfor

Yea, but according to some here lets not revisit facts and history here. Kind of like our leaders in D.C.

That said, it is probably best not to beat that drum over and over. We know the history. I will say let's provide the best advice. Moving on.

i hear you just really shocked that he sounds just like the guy typing a few years ago but in his eyes its different , my friend always said Mr.B dont ever wear rose colored glasses and I have done my best not to also never put people down for what you do or are gonna do .

I just think it will be interesting to see how she does in the Fl. rankings and if she gets close to what DB did being no.1 in each age group at least a year ahead .

But she will need to get at least 1 win soon .

[chalkflewup]

Originally Posted by Number1Coach

BTW saw that kid with my own eyes in NOV driving a car all around Boca ,OH yah he is 14 yrs old right ???

So at 14, 15, or 16 who cares. The kid is a wizard and the results support it. Once you play ITFs, Futures and Challengers, the age thing just doesn't matter.

[TCF]

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[Number1Coach]

Originally Posted by chalkflewup

So at 14, 15, or 16 who cares. The kid is a wizard and the results support it. Once you play ITFs, Futures and Challengers, the age thing just doesn't matter.

i agree because if your small and have won playing defensively at and early age it will catch you , if you are big and have played aggressively and won a lot that will catch you also , but I much rather get caught with size .

[Number1Coach]

Originally Posted by TCF

I agree, the past is the past. Like I said, BB and his plan are not relevant to our situation. Our plan is to be the top dog winning the OB, Herr, and Jr. slams at young ages. Then going pro through the front door.

If she reaches age 15-16 and her results are not epic, no need wasting time, its then time to prepare for college. We have no interest in some magical back door, slogging it out through futures, being a realistic route to the pros.

Also no interest in being #1 in 10s, 12s, 14s just for show. Only thing that matters is being the top player come 15-16.

But all the best to those who go that other route.

top 5 in the nation over the last year in the 18's at 16 absolutely dominating one of the top Europeans in the OB on Clay , I agree your right proving you can show up to the big tourney and show you belong is good .

Let us know when she gets that 1st win ??

BTW very relevant you want her to go pro and your starting at 8 yrs old with your decision and we wanted to go pro at 8 ,Jan Silva at 5 and so on and so on , same situation just another parent chasing a dream that cant be caught except by the inner city athletic freaks !

[Olybel]

I cannot resist to say as reader and follower of the most junior topics here that something is fake in TCF every post story about his daughter.

Withdrawal from competition is not a option for talented tennis player in any age. Tennis player must bite for win, will and play everyone, give maximum every time.

This kind of delay is only for later admitting that kid is(were) not talent after all. Just built up in parents mind.

[NLBwell]

To TCF and #1 Coach, take the criticism with a grain of salt, nothing wrong with poking a little fun at you.
as someone once said -
"Just smile and wave boys, just smile and wave."

[Number1Coach]

Originally Posted by NLBwell

To TCF and #1 Coach, take the criticism with a grain of salt, nothing wrong with poking a little fun at you.
as someone once said -
"Just smile and wave boys, just smile and wave."

I am waving haha

[Number1Coach]

Originally Posted by Olybel

I cannot resist to say as reader and follower of the most junior topics here that something is fake in TCF every post story about his daughter.

Withdrawal from competition is not a option for talented tennis player in any age. Tennis player must bite for win, will and play everyone, give maximum every time.

This kind of delay is only for later admitting that kid is(were) not talent after all. Just built up in parents mind.

this is the guy that said last year his girl was hitting like Serena and a year later getting spanked by a tall ,lanky , girl who was pushing but was also strong enough and athletic enough to keep it between the lines .

[ga tennis]

Brad whats Deits next tourney??

[Bash and Crash]

Originally Posted by Number1Coach

so i guess everyone on here hears the music that TCF is strumming that his daughter is going to be a top player ,, wow sounds like Brad did a few years ago yeah ??? Amazing

It is interesting, since I've been following you guys on here TCF has usually said he did not care if she became a tennis pro or something else, just that she is happy and doing what she loves to do. Very eye opening to see the affect of junior competition and development on tennis parents.

[GRANITECHIEF]

Originally Posted by ga tennis

Brad whats Deits next tourney??

Guessing :

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131562

Then:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131566

We'll be there too.

[ga tennis]

Originally Posted by GRANITECHIEF

Guessing :

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131562

Then:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131566

We'll be there too.

Its sad that its only 50 dollars to enter a pro tournament but its 100 dollars or more for my 11 year olds tournaments.

[BMC9670]

Originally Posted by ga tennis

Its sad that its only 50 dollars to enter a pro tournament but its 100 dollars or more for my 11 year olds tournaments.

Wow, $100+?! Ouch! I just cringed at a $54 L4.

[tball2day]

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[gplracer]

$100? Are you entering a national event? Down here in Georgia most of the tournaments are around $48. Some are less, sectional and national tournaments are around $100

[Bash and Crash]

Originally Posted by GRANITECHIEF

Guessing :

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131562

Then:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=131566

We'll be there too.

Granite.......who should we be rooting for? Which player or players are you traveling with to the tourney? Colin A?

[RingerOG]

As a new poster on this forum, I would like to give my opinion on the subject of juniors and professional tennis. I have played at every level (juniors,college D-1,futures) so I believe I have adequate knowledge. To start, congratulations to BB and DB on their success. To achieve a top 10 national ranking in 18s as a sixteen year old is amazing and shows the hard work he puts in. That being said, the time has come at his current age to let professional futures results dictate the next move. Forget juniors at this point outside of a few big events, as you have already secured a scholarship at a top D-1 school if you want it. Play 10-12 futures events for the next two years and see where you stand as a professional. If at 18 years old DB is ranked 1200 ATP, time to go to college. If he is ranked inside the top 300 ATP, he has a legitimate chance to be a money making pro. This is what all top ITF juniors are doing and it is the right path. The next subject I will discuss tonight will be the financial pitfalls of a professional career. Not a fun topic at all. Later.

[ga tennis]

Originally Posted by gplracer

$100? Are you entering a national event? Down here in Georgia most of the tournaments are around $48. Some are less, sectional and national tournaments are around $100

Bullfrogs!!!!