Developing a career strategy for tennis talents

Youvale van Dijk

doi:10.52383/itfcoaching.v23i66.135

Developing a career strategy for tennis talents

Authors

Youvale van Dijk

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v23i66.135

Keywords:

strategic planning, SWOT-analysis, SMART-Goals

Abstract

In the business industry strategic planning is vital in reaching objectives and experiencing success. Tools to create a successful management strategy in the business field can be applied to sports and hence to tennis. This article provides coaches with practical tools to formulate a career strategy for tennis talents.

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Published

2015-08-31

How to Cite

van Dijk, Y. (2015). Developing a career strategy for tennis talents. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 23(66), 13–15. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v23i66.135

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 66 (2015)

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