The Psychology of Teaching Tennis to Persons With an Intellectual Disability
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v20i58.430Keywords:
Coaching, Intellectual disability, TennisAbstract
This paper reviews a tennis program for persons with an intellectual disability conducted at Victoria University in Australia. Key principles associated with successfully coaching this special population of athlete are highlighted reinforcing the notion that ‘coaching is coaching’ irrespective of the target group. Practical suggestions for coaches working with persons with an intellectual disability are offered.
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