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David Horne's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest 10 Top Tennis Tips for Coaching Junior Players The bottom line for tennis coaches is that having a strong beginner tennis coaching program is the key to a long term sustainable business operation. Which Tennis Strings Will Take Your Tennis Game to the Next Level Strings have been one of the hottest topics of discussion on the pro tour in recent years. Most specifically how the Luxilon strings have become such powerful method of improving player performance. The Forehand Swing Debate in Tennis The game has evolved to where most players have a big loop on their forehand compared to the old styles (eg. McEnroe, Muster) where they just took the racket straight back and low. Which is Best? The Best Training Environments for Tennis Players The training environment for tennis players is a crucial aspect, and only in the right circumstances will players develop. Training environments include academies and squads; or individual and private lessons. US OPEN 2008 - The Tennis Players to Watch This year's US Tennis Open is the most fascinating for many years. Men's tennis has been shaken up by the previously invincible Roger Federer's recent form and the dominance of the young tyro's Nadal and Djokovic. What Should High School Athletes Look for When Choosing Their College When it comes to choosing your college as a high school athlete you must take some extra time in researching what is on offer to you in the terms of your sport, the quality of coaches, the sporting facilities, avalable scholarships and what type of school it is. Why Power Training is Essential to Becoming a Faster Athlete For many athletes they are just wasting their precious time by doing nothing but sprints when trying to become faster athletes. Add some power training to your workouts and watch your speed take off! Making The Right College Choice for You is the Key to Happiness and Success When it comes to choosing your college there are a number of key factors that you must look at prior to committing to that school. College can be some of the best years of your life but the wrong decision in school selection can cause you to have many problems down the road. Are You Prepared for Life as a College Student in the USA College can be some of the "best" years of your life but only if you are ready for it! This article explains some of the challenges that freshmen students will face in college. The Stars Show Up for the Australian Tennis Open in 2008 The Australian Tennis Open 2008 will definately be a tournament for those players who are very fit, mentally tough and can handle the hot weather conditions. The Importance of Strength Training and Speed Strength training is required to help develop a"base" from which an athlete can build upon and become faster. Strength is required before power training and it helps to lay the foundation for overall body conditioning. I have found that strength is the single most dominant factor in predicting and also improving speed. Australia Crushes India In the First Cricket Test Match The biggest day in the Australian cricket calendar saw Australia play India in the famous Boxing Day cricket test at the MCG in Australia. With over 80,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and nearly 200 million cricket fans in India watching the test match this was one of the most watched cricket games of the year. Recovery Between Workouts is Vital for All Athletes It is during recovery that adaptations occur within the body responding to the demands that were placed upon it during the workout.The recovery is one of the most misunderstood components of any training program. Designing and Implementing a Training Program for Athletes There are several key points when it comes to designing a training program for athletes. After understanding all of the components that make up a structured training session you will then be able to begin to design a program that bests suits you and your needs. Testing An Athlete for Their Speed Potential is Essential for Success A key part to any good training program is to know the current status of an athlete with regards to their strengths and weaknesses. The only way to do this is to perform some pre-season testing. What are the Factors that Determine an Athlete's Speed Potential? We are not all created the same! How true this is. So when it comes to determining your speed potential there are several key factors that can either assist or inhibit your ability to become faster. The key point here is that every athlete can become faster, how fast is just often determined by factors out of our control. Avoid These Common Training Errors When Running and Your Body Will Thank You Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired. This may be alright for a while but further on down the road you will be likely to sustain an overuse injury that takes away your passion for running. Developing Routines as an Athlete Could Make You a Champion If you watch the professional athletes they all have routines whether it is pre-game routines, during the game or post game routines. Some will say that they are superstitions but there is a difference. Developing routines allows the athlete to find consistency and can help the athlete to maintain a controlled state whether they are winning or losing. Achieving Your Ultimate Performance Zone is the Key to Success as an Athlete Every athlete should strive to attain their "Ultimate Performance Zone." When you are able to achieve your Ultimate Performance Zone, and not someone elses; then you will reach new levels as an athlete and will be able to obtain the success that you desire. What Does it Take to Become a Successful Athlete Many athletes go through their sporting career without ever reaching their full potential. Many realize that being a successful athlete requires more than just practicing the necessary skills for their sport. Constructing and Designing a Training Session for Sports Teams The key to success for any sports program is to carefully plan and implement a well designed and structured training session. To do this, several steps need to be followed in order for this to happen successfully. Safety in the Gym - Are You Putting Your Athletes at Risk Are you setting yourself up for disaster by not taking the following safety precautions when training athletes in the gym? The weight room can be a very dangerous place for those more novice athletes entering the weight room for the first time. Often the ego will prevent the young athlete from asking for help and this is not the place to you want to learn from experience. Are You Ready to Coach a College Sports Team? Coaching a college sports team can be a rewarding experience for a coach, it can also be quite stressful and challenging if you do not understand what you might be getting your self into. When you make that career decision to coach at the college level you are about to take on a wide array of responsibilities. Sports Coach's Checklist for Recruiting Players for their Team Do you know what sports coaches are looking for when recruiting for their team? Recruiting is the key to any successful program. I have known some sports coaches who lacked the coaching experience needed to create a champion team yet were masters when it came to recruiting. How Can I get Better at Tennis Without Just Working on Strokes? When you are a tennis player you need to do a lot more than just practice on court tennis drills during a lesson in order to reach your full potential. This article outlines the various techniques and ways in which the professional tennis players are able to continuously improve and become better tennis players. Developing a "BIG" Forehand for Tennis Players! The difference between many tennis players comes down to who has the bigger shots combined with consistency. Obviously someone who just crunches the ball without control will be very inconsistent. Just about every tennis player has experienced playing someone who has blown them off the court with a big serve or a big forehand. Develop a "Killer" forehand and take your game to the next level! The Role of Agility Training for Tennis Players Agility is such an important fitness component for a tennis player when it comes to being fast. Tennis requires the athlete to be fast over short distances, in multiple directions and have the ability to develop explosive starts from various positions. Agility training is sports specific and it has to simulate the exact movements required by your sport. Tips and Advice for Managing Your Tennis Coaching Staff One of the more difficult and stressful aspects of being a Director of Tennis is staff management. You are not only responsible for your own performances but also for those of your tennis coaching staff. After many management positions in both the tennis and fitness industry I have compiled a list of key points to make your life as a manager more productive, successful and less stressful.	Sign Up Submission Guidelines Submit Articles Why Should You Submit Articles? 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