Empowering Players to Deal With Expectations

Authors

  • Janet A Young

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v21i61.467

Keywords:

Expectations, Role of coach

Abstract

This paper reviews the concept of ‘expectations’. The approaches adopted by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer in response to expectations for them to perform well at Wimbledon are discussed. Strategies for players to deal with expectations and the role of the coach are highlighted.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Young, J. A. (2013). Empowering Players to Deal With Expectations. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 21(61), 4–7. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v21i61.467

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